Heart disease blood tests in the UAE: what doctors commonly order
The tests doctors commonly order when assessing or monitoring heart disease are Lipid Panel, CRP, Troponin, BNP, HbA1c and Fasting Glucose. Blood tests for heart disease measure cholesterol (lipid profile), an inflammation marker (CRP), heart-specific markers (troponin and BNP) and blood sugar (HbA1c and fasting glucose). A doctor can advise which tests apply to you. Listed prices for 5 of the 6 tests are in the price table below, each linked to the page it was read from.
Tests doctors commonly order
Doctors commonly order these tests when assessing or monitoring heart disease.
Lipid Profile (Cholesterol Panel)
Measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and VLDL.
5 listed prices
Fasting is required. Sample type: blood.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP / hs-CRP)
Measures inflammation marker linked to cardiovascular disease risk.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Troponin (High-Sensitivity)
Detects cardiac troponin levels to diagnose heart attack and myocardial injury.
2 listed prices
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
BNP / NT-proBNP
Measures brain natriuretic peptide to assess heart failure risk and severity.
4 listed prices
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin)
Measures average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. Key test for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring.
4 listed prices
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Fasting Blood Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting. Primary screening test for diabetes.
4 listed prices
Fasting is required. Sample type: blood.
Listed prices for these tests
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 Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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.
Where to get tested
Zavis lists 13 labs in the UAE. Choose a city to see the labs that operate there, then ask the lab whether it runs the test you are looking for.
Heart disease tests in Dubai
12 labs listed in Dubai
Heart disease tests in Abu Dhabi
6 labs listed in Abu Dhabi
Heart disease tests in Sharjah
5 labs listed in Sharjah
Heart disease tests in Ajman
2 labs listed in Ajman
Heart disease tests in Ras Al Khaimah
1 lab listed in Ras Al Khaimah
Heart disease tests in Fujairah
1 lab listed in Fujairah
Heart disease tests in Al Ain
1 lab listed in Al Ain
Frequently asked questions
Which tests do doctors commonly order for heart disease?
Doctors commonly order Lipid Panel, CRP, Troponin, BNP, HbA1c and Fasting Glucose when assessing or monitoring heart disease. A doctor can advise which tests apply to you.
Do heart disease tests require fasting?
Fasting is required for Lipid Panel and Fasting Glucose. No fasting is needed for CRP, Troponin, BNP and HbA1c. Ask the lab how long to fast before your appointment.
What sample do heart disease tests use?
All 6 tests use a blood sample.
Where can I get heart disease tests in the UAE?
Zavis lists 13 labs in the UAE, operating in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Al Ain. Ask the lab whether it runs the test you are looking for.
How long do heart disease test results take?
Turnaround depends on the lab and the test, so ask the lab when your results will be ready.
How much do heart disease tests cost in the UAE?
It depends on the test and on who runs it. Listed prices by test: Lipid Panel: AED 99 to AED 138 across 5 labs and services; Troponin: AED 150 to AED 194 across 2 labs and services; BNP: AED 342 to AED 450 across 4 labs and services; HbA1c: AED 84 to AED 100 across 4 labs and services; Fasting Glucose: AED 39 to AED 45 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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Medical disclaimer: This page is for information only and is not medical advice. The tests listed here may not suit every person. Speak to a licensed doctor before ordering tests or making health decisions.