Anaemia tests in Dubai
The tests doctors commonly order when assessing or monitoring anaemia are CBC, Iron Panel, Vitamin B12 and Folate. Zavis lists 12 labs that operate in Dubai. Ask the lab whether it runs the test you are looking for. Clinical laboratories in Dubai are licensed by Dubai's health regulator. Listed prices that apply in Dubai for 3 of 4 tests are in the price table below, each linked to the page it was read from.
Anaemia is a condition in which the blood does not carry enough oxygen because of low red blood cells or haemoglobin. These tests look at blood cell counts, iron stores, vitamin B12 and folate. A doctor can advise which tests apply to you.
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Anaemia tests: what they measure and how to prepare
Doctors commonly order these tests when assessing or monitoring anaemia.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, haemoglobin, haematocrit, and platelets.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
6 listed prices in Dubai
Iron Studies (Serum Iron, TIBC, Ferritin)
Measures serum iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and ferritin to evaluate iron deficiency or overload.
Fasting is required. Sample type: blood.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Measures B12 levels essential for nerve function, red blood cell production, and DNA synthesis.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
5 listed prices in Dubai
Folate (Folic Acid)
Measures folate levels important for cell division, DNA synthesis, and pregnancy.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
4 listed prices in Dubai
Listed prices 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 Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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.
- 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.
- ServiceMarket lists these prices for Dubai only. The listed price includes the nurse's home visit: the basket Zavis checked added no visit fee and no VAT.
- 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.
- Forte Clinical Laboratory shows this price on its CBC test page. The page does not state VAT or whether home collection is included.
Labs in Dubai
These 12 labs operate in Dubai, according to their Zavis profiles. Ask the lab whether it runs the test you are looking for.
Diagnostic lab | Accreditations: CAP (Abu Dhabi laboratory only), ISO 15189 (directory entries in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah)
Lab chain | Accreditations: CAP (directory entry for its Ajman laboratory), ISO 15189
Reference lab network | Accreditations: CAP (directory entries for several of its laboratories), ISO 15189 (directory entries for 10 of its laboratories); JCI, ISO 22870 and AABB, as stated on the lab's website
Lab chain | Accreditations: CAP (Abu Dhabi laboratory only), ISO 15189 (directory entries in Abu Dhabi and Dubai)
Publishes a price for 3 of 4 tests
Lab chain | Accreditations: CAP (its histopathology and speciality laboratory in Dubai only), ISO 15189 (directory entries for three of its laboratories, in Dubai and Sharjah)
Lab chain | Accreditations: CAP (directory entry for its Dubai laboratory), ISO 15189 (directory entry for its Dubai laboratory)
Diagnostic lab | Accreditations: ISO 15189
Publishes a price for 3 of 4 tests
Publishes a price for 3 of 4 tests
Publishes a price for 2 of 4 tests
Publishes a price for 3 of 4 tests
Publishes a price for 1 of 4 tests
Home collection in Dubai
Home sample collection appears in the Zavis profiles of 9 of the 12 labs listed in Dubai: Thumbay Labs, Unilabs, Medsol Diagnostics, STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories, Alpha Medical Laboratory, DarDoc, Healthchecks360, ServiceMarket and Forte Clinical Laboratory. A nurse or phlebotomist collects the sample at your address. Ask the lab whether it collects in your area. The prices listed on the ServiceMarket website include the home visit. For the other labs Zavis lists no visit fee, so ask what the visit costs when you book.
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Anaemia tests in Dubai: FAQ
Which tests do doctors commonly order for anaemia?
Doctors commonly order CBC, Iron Panel, Vitamin B12 and Folate when assessing or monitoring anaemia. A doctor can advise which tests apply to you.
Which labs operate in Dubai?
Zavis lists 12 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. Ask the lab whether it runs the test you are looking for.
Do anaemia tests require fasting?
Fasting is required for Iron Panel. No fasting is needed for CBC, Vitamin B12 and Folate. Ask the lab how long to fast before your appointment.
Can I have a sample collected at home in Dubai?
Home sample collection appears in the Zavis profiles of 9 of the 12 labs listed in Dubai: Thumbay Labs, Unilabs, Medsol Diagnostics, STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories, Alpha Medical Laboratory, DarDoc, Healthchecks360, ServiceMarket and Forte Clinical Laboratory. A nurse or phlebotomist collects the sample at your address. Ask the lab whether it collects in your area and what the visit costs before you book.
How long do anaemia test results take in Dubai?
Turnaround depends on the lab and the test, so ask the lab when your results will be ready.
How much do anaemia tests cost in Dubai?
It depends on the test and on who runs it. Listed prices that apply in Dubai, by test: CBC: AED 59 to AED 99 across 6 labs and services; Vitamin B12: AED 80 to AED 149 across 5 labs and services; Folate: AED 110 to AED 198 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.
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Disclaimer: This page is for information only and is not medical advice. A doctor can advise which tests apply to you and explain your results. Lab details come from each lab's Zavis profile, so confirm them with the lab before you book. Clinical laboratories in Dubai are licensed by Dubai's health regulator.