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Hormone tests in Dubai

Zavis explains 3 hormone tests: Testosterone, Cortisol and Prolactin. Hormone tests measure chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, such as testosterone, cortisol and prolactin. 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 all 3 tests are in the price table below, each linked to the page it was read from.

Tests explained

Needs fasting

Labs in Dubai

Tests with a listed price

With home collection

Listed prices for hormone 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 Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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.

Test	Unilabs	DarDoc	Healthchecks360	Smart Care Polyclinic
Testosterone	AED 90	AED 89	AED 100	AED 95
Cortisol		AED 138		AED 135
Prolactin	AED 90	AED 79	AED 100	AED 99

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.
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.

Hormone tests: what each test measures

Select a test to read what it measures, how to prepare and the common reasons doctors order it.

Testosterone

Testosterone (Total)

Measures total testosterone levels important for male health, energy, and muscle mass.

Fasting requiredblood4 listed prices in Dubai

Cortisol

Cortisol (Morning)

Measures the stress hormone cortisol, typically drawn in the morning when levels peak.

No fasting neededblood2 listed prices in Dubai

Prolactin

Measures prolactin hormone levels, important for fertility and pituitary function.

No fasting neededblood4 listed prices in Dubai

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 15189

Thumbay Labs is a diagnostic lab chain operating in Ajman, Dubai and Fujairah. It has 5 locations, according to its website.

Home collection

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.

Home collection2 listed prices in this category

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.

Home collection

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.

Home collection

Alpha Medical Laboratory

ISO 15189

Hormones help regulate many processes in the body. A hormone imbalance can be linked to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain and difficulty conceiving.

Who these tests are commonly ordered for

Doctors commonly order these tests for women with irregular periods, difficulty conceiving, unexplained weight gain, acne or hair loss, for men with fatigue, reduced libido, muscle loss or mood changes, and for people with suspected adrenal problems. A doctor can advise whether and how often to test.

Preparation

Fasting is required for Testosterone. No fasting is needed for Cortisol and Prolactin. Sample type: blood. Ask the lab how long to fast before your appointment. Cortisol is typically drawn in the morning, when levels peak. A doctor can advise on timing for other hormone tests.

Other test categories in Dubai

Fasting is required for Testosterone. No fasting is needed for Cortisol and Prolactin. Sample type: blood. Ask the lab to confirm how to prepare before you attend.

How much do hormone tests cost in Dubai?

It depends on the test and on who runs it. Listed prices that apply in Dubai, by test: Testosterone: AED 89 to AED 100 across 4 labs and services; Cortisol: AED 135 to AED 138 across 2 labs and services; Prolactin: AED 79 to AED 100 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 hormone 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 hormone 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.