Anaemia tests in Sharjah
The tests doctors commonly order when assessing or monitoring anaemia are CBC, Iron Panel, Vitamin B12 and Folate. Zavis lists 5 labs that operate in Sharjah. Ask the lab whether it runs the test you are looking for. Clinical laboratories in Sharjah are licensed by the federal health regulator. Listed prices that apply in Sharjah 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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Test needs fasting
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Tests with a listed price in Sharjah
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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.
1 listed price in Sharjah
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.
1 listed price in Sharjah
Folate (Folic Acid)
Measures folate levels important for cell division, DNA synthesis, and pregnancy.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
1 listed price in Sharjah
Listed prices 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 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 Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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.
- 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.
Labs in Sharjah
These 5 labs operate in Sharjah, 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)
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 (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)
Publishes a price for 3 of 4 tests
Home collection in Sharjah
Home sample collection appears in the Zavis profiles of 3 of the 5 labs listed in Sharjah: Medsol Diagnostics, STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories and Healthchecks360. A nurse or phlebotomist collects the sample at your address. Ask the lab whether it collects in your area. Zavis does not list home collection visit fees. Ask the lab what the visit costs when you book.
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Anaemia tests in Sharjah: 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 Sharjah?
Zavis lists 5 labs that operate in Sharjah: Al Borg Diagnostics, National Reference Laboratory (NRL), Medsol Diagnostics, STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories and Healthchecks360. 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 Sharjah?
Home sample collection appears in the Zavis profiles of 3 of the 5 labs listed in Sharjah: Medsol Diagnostics, STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories and Healthchecks360. 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 Sharjah?
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 Sharjah?
It depends on the test and on who runs it. Listed prices that apply in Sharjah, by test: CBC: AED 60 on the Healthchecks360 website; Vitamin B12: AED 100 on the Healthchecks360 website; Folate: AED 150 on the Healthchecks360 website. 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 Sharjah are licensed by the federal health regulator.