Urine and stool tests in Dubai
Zavis explains 2 urine and stool tests: Urinalysis and Stool Analysis. Urine and stool tests examine a urine or stool sample to look for infection, kidney disease, digestive conditions and parasites. 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 2 tests are in the price table below, each linked to the page it was read from.
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Listed prices for urine and stool 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 Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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.
- 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.
Urine and stool tests: what each test measures
Select a test to read what it measures, how to prepare and the common reasons doctors order it.
Urinalysis
Urinalysis (Complete Urine Examination)
Complete urine examination checking for infection, kidney disease, diabetes, and other conditions.
Stool Analysis
Stool Analysis (Complete)
Examines stool for parasites, bacteria, blood, and digestive function indicators.
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 urine and stool tests
Urinalysis is a complete urine examination that checks for signs of infection, kidney disease and diabetes. Stool analysis examines a sample for parasites, bacteria, blood and markers of digestive function.
Who these tests are commonly ordered for
Doctors commonly order urine tests for people with urinary symptoms such as burning, frequency, urgency or blood in the urine, and for people with diabetes, high blood pressure or kidney disease. Stool tests are commonly ordered for persistent diarrhoea, blood in the stool or suspected food poisoning. A doctor can advise whether and how often to test.
Preparation
No fasting is needed for any of these tests. Sample types: urine for Urinalysis and stool for Stool Analysis. Ask the lab how to collect and return the sample.
Other test categories in Dubai
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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
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Urine and stool tests in Dubai: frequently asked questions
Which urine and stool tests does Zavis explain?
Zavis explains 2 urine and stool tests: Urinalysis and Stool Analysis. Each test page gives what the test measures, whether fasting is needed and the sample type.
Do urine and stool tests need fasting?
No fasting is needed for any of these tests. Sample types: urine for Urinalysis and stool for Stool Analysis. Ask the lab to confirm how to prepare before you attend.
How much do urine and stool tests cost in Dubai?
It depends on the test and on who runs it. Listed prices that apply in Dubai, by test: Urinalysis: AED 40 to AED 69 across 3 labs and services; Stool Analysis: AED 40 to AED 85 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 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 urine and stool 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 urine and stool 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.