STD screening tests in Abu Dhabi
Zavis explains 2 STD screening tests: HIV Test and Syphilis Test. STD screening tests detect infections that are passed on through sexual contact, such as HIV and syphilis. Zavis lists 6 diagnostic labs that operate in Abu Dhabi, 4 with home sample collection. Clinical laboratories in Abu Dhabi are licensed by Abu Dhabi's health regulator. Listed prices that apply in Abu Dhabi for all 2 tests are in the price table below, each linked to the page it was read from.
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Labs in Abu Dhabi
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Listed prices for STD screening tests in Abu Dhabi
Sources: Prices on this page are the ones each lab or service publishes on its own website, read between 13 October 2026 and 7 November 2026. Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read. The websites do not all say whether VAT or a collection fee is added to a listed price, so confirm the price with the lab before you book. How Zavis sources prices.
Each price links to the page it was read from. A dash means Zavis has no price for that test from that service.
- Unilabs lists these prices on its ordering website, ae.unilabs.online. Its terms mention a service fee without stating the amount.
- DarDoc is a home collection service, and these are the prices its website lists test by test. The website also advertises a 20% coupon, which is not the price shown here. Zavis did not verify the total at checkout.
- Healthchecks360 is a booking platform that works through partner labs. Its terms say prices may vary from centre to centre, and its pages do not state VAT or a collection cost.
STD screening tests: what each test measures
Select a test to read what it measures, how to prepare and the common reasons doctors order it.
HIV Test
HIV 1/2 Antigen/Antibody (4th Gen)
Fourth-generation HIV test detecting both antigen and antibodies for early and reliable diagnosis.
Syphilis Test
VDRL / RPR (Syphilis Screen)
Screening test for syphilis infection using VDRL or RPR methodology.
Labs that operate in Abu Dhabi
Zavis lists 6 diagnostic labs that operate in Abu Dhabi. Zavis does not hold each lab's test menu, so ask the lab whether it runs the test you need.
Al Borg Diagnostics
CAP (Abu Dhabi laboratory only)ISO 15189 (directory entries in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah)Al Borg Diagnostics is a diagnostic lab operating in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Accreditations confirmed in the accreditors' directories: CAP (Abu Dhabi laboratory only) and ISO 15189 (directory entries in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah).
National Reference Laboratory (NRL)
CAP (directory entries for several of its laboratories)ISO 15189 (directory entries for 10 of its laboratories)National Reference Laboratory (NRL) is a reference laboratory network operating in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Sharjah. Its laboratories are inside partner hospitals and clinics.
PureLab
ISO 15189PureLab is a diagnostic lab chain operating in Abu Dhabi. Accreditation confirmed in the accreditor's directory: ISO 15189.
Unilabs
CAP (Abu Dhabi laboratory only)ISO 15189 (directory entries in Abu Dhabi and Dubai)Unilabs is a diagnostic lab chain operating in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It has 6 locations, according to its website.
DarDoc
DarDoc is a home sample collection service operating in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Healthchecks360
Healthchecks360 is a lab test booking service operating in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman. It offers home sample collection.
About STD screening tests
Many sexually transmitted infections cause no symptoms. A fourth-generation HIV test detects both antigen and antibodies. A VDRL or RPR test screens for syphilis.
Who these tests are commonly ordered for
Doctors commonly order these tests for people who are sexually active and want a check, for people with a new partner or more than one partner, for pregnant women as part of antenatal care, and for partners of someone who has been diagnosed with an infection. A doctor can advise whether and how often to test.
Preparation
No fasting is needed for any of these tests. Sample type: blood. A doctor can advise how soon after a possible exposure a test is reliable.
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STD screening tests in Abu Dhabi: frequently asked questions
Which STD screening tests does Zavis explain?
Zavis explains 2 STD screening tests: HIV Test and Syphilis Test. Each test page gives what the test measures, whether fasting is needed and the sample type.
Do STD screening tests need fasting?
No fasting is needed for any of these tests. Sample type: blood. Ask the lab to confirm how to prepare before you attend.
How much do STD screening tests cost in Abu Dhabi?
It depends on the test and on who runs it. Listed prices that apply in Abu Dhabi, by test: HIV Test: AED 90 to AED 150 across 3 labs and services; Syphilis Test: AED 40 to AED 119 across 3 labs and services. These are the prices each lab or service publishes on its own website, read between 13 October 2026 and 7 November 2026. The websites do not all say whether VAT or a collection fee is added.
Which labs operate in Abu Dhabi?
Zavis lists 6 diagnostic labs that operate in Abu Dhabi: Al Borg Diagnostics, National Reference Laboratory (NRL), PureLab, Unilabs, DarDoc and Healthchecks360. Zavis does not hold each lab's test menu, so ask the lab whether it runs the test you need.
Can STD screening tests be done with home sample collection in Abu Dhabi?
Zavis profiles list home sample collection for 4 of the 6 labs that operate in Abu Dhabi. Ask the lab whether it collects samples at home for the test you need.
How long do results take for STD screening tests in Abu Dhabi?
Turnaround depends on the lab and the test, so ask the lab when your results will be ready.
Disclaimer: This page is general information and is not medical advice. A doctor can advise which tests are appropriate for you and explain your results. Lab details come from each lab's Zavis profile, so confirm them with the lab before you book.