Routine blood tests in Dubai
Zavis explains 4 routine blood tests: CBC, Lipid Panel, ESR and Iron Panel. Routine blood tests measure the main components of blood, such as red cells, white cells, platelets and haemoglobin, along with markers such as cholesterol, inflammation and iron. Zavis lists 12 diagnostic labs that operate in Dubai, 9 with home sample collection. Clinical laboratories in Dubai are licensed by Dubai's health regulator. Listed prices that apply in Dubai for 3 of the 4 tests are in the price table below, each linked to the page it was read from.
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Tests explained
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Labs in Dubai
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Tests with a listed price
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Listed prices for routine blood tests in Dubai
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 Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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.
- ServiceMarket lists these prices for Dubai only. The listed price includes the nurse's home visit: the basket Zavis checked added no visit fee and no VAT.
- Smart Care Polyclinic in Deira lists these prices on its laboratory page and calls them list prices. The page offers 30% to 50% off when four or more tests are chosen, with the discounted price sent by the clinic; that discount is not in the prices shown here. The page does not state VAT.
- Forte Clinical Laboratory shows this price on its CBC test page. The page does not state VAT or whether home collection is included.
- Iron Panel: The services that publish prices list serum iron, TIBC and ferritin as separate tests, or sell an iron panel without ferritin, so Zavis shows no price for this panel.
Routine blood tests: what each test measures
Select a test to read what it measures, how to prepare and the common reasons doctors order it.
CBC
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, haemoglobin, haematocrit, and platelets.
Lipid Panel
Lipid Profile (Cholesterol Panel)
Measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and VLDL.
ESR
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube, indicating inflammation in the body.
Iron Panel
Iron Studies (Serum Iron, TIBC, Ferritin)
Measures serum iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and ferritin to evaluate iron deficiency or overload.
Labs that operate in Dubai
Zavis lists 12 diagnostic labs that operate in Dubai. 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).
Thumbay Labs
CAP (directory entry for its Ajman laboratory)ISO 15189Thumbay Labs is a diagnostic lab chain operating in Ajman, Dubai and Fujairah. It has 5 locations, according to its website.
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.
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.
Medsol Diagnostics
CAP (its histopathology and speciality laboratory in Dubai only)ISO 15189 (directory entries for three of its laboratories, in Dubai and Sharjah)Medsol Diagnostics is a diagnostic lab chain operating in Dubai and Sharjah. It has 4 locations, according to its website.
STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories
CAP (directory entry for its Dubai laboratory)ISO 15189 (directory entry for its Dubai laboratory)STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories is a diagnostic lab chain operating in Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. It has 3 locations, according to its website.
Alpha Medical Laboratory
ISO 15189Alpha Medical Laboratory is a diagnostic lab operating in Dubai. It has 1 location, 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.
ServiceMarket
ServiceMarket is a home sample collection service operating in Dubai.
Smart Care Polyclinic
Smart Care Polyclinic is a polyclinic with a laboratory operating in Dubai. Its laboratory page lists 169 blood tests, each with its own price, and says no referral is needed.
Forte Clinical Laboratory
Forte Clinical Laboratory is a diagnostic lab operating in Dubai. It offers home sample collection.
About routine blood tests
A complete blood count gives a picture of red cells, white cells and platelets. Doctors use routine blood tests to look for signs of anaemia, infection, inflammation and blood disorders.
Who these tests are commonly ordered for
Doctors commonly order these tests as part of a routine health check, for people with persistent fatigue, frequent infections, unusual bruising or unexplained weight changes, and for people managing a long-term condition such as high blood pressure or diabetes. A doctor can advise whether and how often to test.
Preparation
Fasting is required for Lipid Panel and Iron Panel. No fasting is needed for CBC and ESR. Sample type: blood. Ask the lab how long to fast before your appointment.
Other test categories in Dubai
Vitamins & Minerals
5 tests · Dubai
Hormones
3 tests · Dubai
Diabetes
3 tests · Dubai
Liver Function
2 tests · Dubai
Kidney Function
2 tests · Dubai
Heart & Cardiac
3 tests · Dubai
Thyroid
2 tests · Dubai
Allergy & Intolerance
2 tests · Dubai
Fertility
3 tests · Dubai
Cancer Screening
3 tests · Dubai
STD Screening
2 tests · Dubai
Imaging & Radiology
Dubai
Urine & Stool
2 tests · Dubai
Routine blood tests in Dubai: frequently asked questions
Which routine blood tests does Zavis explain?
Zavis explains 4 routine blood tests: CBC, Lipid Panel, ESR and Iron Panel. Each test page gives what the test measures, whether fasting is needed and the sample type.
Do routine blood tests need fasting?
Fasting is required for Lipid Panel and Iron Panel. No fasting is needed for CBC and ESR. Sample type: blood. Ask the lab to confirm how to prepare before you attend.
How much do routine blood tests cost in Dubai?
It depends on the test and on who runs it. Listed prices that apply in Dubai, by test: CBC: AED 59 to AED 99 across 6 labs and services; Lipid Panel: AED 99 to AED 138 across 5 labs and services; ESR: AED 20 to AED 50 across 4 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 Dubai?
Zavis lists 12 diagnostic labs that operate in Dubai: Al Borg Diagnostics, Thumbay Labs, National Reference Laboratory (NRL), Unilabs, Medsol Diagnostics, STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories, Alpha Medical Laboratory, DarDoc, Healthchecks360, ServiceMarket, Smart Care Polyclinic and Forte Clinical Laboratory. Zavis does not hold each lab's test menu, so ask the lab whether it runs the test you need.
Can routine blood tests be done with home sample collection in Dubai?
Zavis profiles list home sample collection for 9 of the 12 labs that operate in Dubai. Ask the lab whether it collects samples at home for the test you need.
How long do results take for routine blood tests in Dubai?
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.