Lab Tests in Dubai — Compare Prices Across 10 Laboratories

Blood test prices in Dubai start from AED 69 for a basic CBC (Complete Blood Count) at standalone diagnostic labs. Vitamin D testing starts from AED 85. Comprehensive health check packages covering CBC, lipid profile, glucose, liver, and kidney function are available from AED 99–150 at budget labs, and AED 299–499 for premium wellness panels. Hospital-based labs typically charge 30–50% more than standalone chains for the same tests. All labs in Dubai are licensed by the The UAE healthcare regulator (Dubai).

Yes. DarDoc, ServiceMarket, and Healthchecks360 all operate home collection in Dubai from 7 AM daily. Many offer free sample collection with results delivered to your phone. Most home collection services operate daily from 7 AM to 10–11 PM. Free home collection is available at several labs including Medsol Diagnostics and Thumbay Labs. Some providers charge AED 50–100 for the home visit.

No, most standalone diagnostic labs in Dubai accept self-referral walk-in patients for routine blood tests without a doctor's prescription. Tests like CBC, Vitamin D, HbA1c, thyroid panel, lipid profile, and liver function are available directly. Home-collection services like DarDoc and Healthchecks360 also operate without prescriptions. Some specialised tests — including genetic testing, molecular diagnostics, certain hormone panels, and biopsy processing — may require a physician's referral. Hospital-based labs in Dubai typically require an internal referral from a hospital consultant.

All diagnostic laboratories in Dubai are licensed and inspected by the The UAE healthcare regulator (Dubai). The regulator sets standards for equipment calibration, staff qualifications, sample handling, result reporting timelines, and quality control procedures. Many labs hold additional international accreditations on top of the mandatory The UAE healthcare regulator licence — including CAP (College of American Pathologists) accreditation, ISO 15189 (medical laboratories quality standard), and in some cases JCI (Joint Commission International) certification. These international accreditations are voluntary but are widely regarded as markers of premium quality.

Visa medical tests in Dubai are conducted at UAE-approved (Dubai) Preventive Medicine centres in Al Rashidiya, Bur Dubai, and Al Quoz. The standard visa screening (blood group, chest X-ray, HIV, Hepatitis B, TB) costs AED 320–380. Appointments can be booked via the UAE healthcare regulator app (Salama) or AMER service centres.

Most UAE-licensed (Dubai) labs in Dubai accept Daman, AXA, Cigna, Bupa, and Dubai Insurance Company. For Thiqa holders (Abu Dhabi government plan), coverage is typically limited to UAE-licensed (Abu Dhabi) facilities unless the plan has out-of-emirate benefits. Always confirm insurance acceptance when booking. For cash-pay patients, standalone labs generally offer more competitive pricing than hospital-based labs for routine blood work.