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Liver function tests in Sharjah

Zavis explains 2 liver function tests: LFT and Hepatitis B. Liver function tests measure liver enzymes, proteins and bilirubin to assess how well the liver is working. Zavis lists 5 diagnostic labs that operate in Sharjah, 3 with home sample collection. Clinical laboratories in Sharjah are licensed by the federal health regulator. Listed prices that apply in Sharjah for 1 of the 2 tests are in the price table below, each linked to the page it was read from.

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Labs in Sharjah

Test with a listed price

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Listed prices for liver function tests in Sharjah

Sources: Prices on this page are the ones each lab or service publishes on its own website, read between 13 October 2026 and 11 November 2026. Zavis has published prices from 8 of the 15 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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	Healthchecks360
LFT	AED 100
Hepatitis B

Each price links to the page it was read from. A dash means Zavis has no price for that test from that service.

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.

Liver function tests: what each test measures

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

LFT

Liver Function Test (LFT)

Panel measuring ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, albumin, and total protein to assess liver health.

No fasting neededblood1 listed price in Sharjah

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)

Detects active Hepatitis B virus infection.

No fasting neededblood

Labs that operate in Sharjah

Zavis lists 5 diagnostic labs that operate in Sharjah. 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.

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

Healthchecks360

Healthchecks360 is a lab test booking service operating in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman. It offers home sample collection.

Home collection1 listed price in this category

About liver function tests

A liver function panel covers the enzymes ALT, AST, ALP and GGT, along with bilirubin, albumin and total protein. Doctors use it to look for liver inflammation or damage and to monitor people taking medicines that can affect the liver. A hepatitis B surface antigen test detects active hepatitis B infection.

Who these tests are commonly ordered for

Doctors commonly order these tests for people with diabetes, obesity or high cholesterol, for people taking long-term medicines such as statins, and for people with symptoms such as fatigue, jaundice, abdominal discomfort or dark urine. A doctor can advise whether and how often to test.

Preparation

No fasting is needed for any of these tests. Sample type: blood.

Other test categories in Sharjah

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 liver function tests cost in Sharjah?

It depends on the test and on who runs it. Listed prices that apply in Sharjah, by test: LFT: AED 100 on the Healthchecks360 website. These are the prices each lab or service publishes on its own website, read between 13 October 2026 and 11 November 2026. The websites do not all say whether VAT or a collection fee is added.

Which labs operate in Sharjah?

Zavis lists 5 diagnostic labs that operate in Sharjah: Al Borg Diagnostics, National Reference Laboratory (NRL), Medsol Diagnostics, STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories and Healthchecks360. Zavis does not hold each lab's test menu, so ask the lab whether it runs the test you need.

Can liver function tests be done with home sample collection in Sharjah?

Zavis profiles list home sample collection for 3 of the 5 labs that operate in Sharjah. Ask the lab whether it collects samples at home for the test you need.

How long do results take for liver function tests in Sharjah?

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.