Urine and stool tests in Sharjah
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 5 diagnostic labs that operate in Sharjah, 3 with home sample collection. Clinical laboratories in Sharjah are licensed by the federal health regulator. Zavis has no published prices for urine and stool tests in Sharjah. Ask the lab for its price before you book.
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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 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.
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.
Healthchecks360
Healthchecks360 is a lab test booking service operating in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman. 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.
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3 tests · Sharjah
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2 tests · Sharjah
Kidney Function
2 tests · Sharjah
Heart & Cardiac
3 tests · Sharjah
Thyroid
2 tests · Sharjah
Allergy & Intolerance
2 tests · Sharjah
Fertility
3 tests · Sharjah
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3 tests · Sharjah
STD Screening
2 tests · Sharjah
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Urine and stool tests in Sharjah: 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.
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 urine and stool 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 urine and stool 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.