STD screening tests in Dubai
The tests doctors commonly order when assessing or monitoring sexually transmitted infections are HIV Test, Syphilis Test and Hepatitis B. 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 3 tests are in the price table below, each linked to the page it was read from.
STD screening blood tests look for sexually transmitted infections such as HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B. A doctor can advise which tests apply to you.
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Tests with a listed price in Dubai
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Labs with home collection
STD screening tests: what they measure and how to prepare
Doctors commonly order these tests when assessing or monitoring sexually transmitted infections.
HIV 1/2 Antigen/Antibody (4th Gen)
Fourth-generation HIV test detecting both antigen and antibodies for early and reliable diagnosis.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
3 listed prices in Dubai
VDRL / RPR (Syphilis Screen)
Screening test for syphilis infection using VDRL or RPR methodology.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
4 listed prices in Dubai
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)
Detects active Hepatitis B virus infection.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
3 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 Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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.
| Test | Unilabs | DarDoc | Healthchecks360 | Smart Care Polyclinic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIV Test | AED 90 | AED 138 | AED 150 | |
| Syphilis Test | AED 40 | AED 119 | AED 70 | AED 99 |
| Hepatitis B | AED 90 | AED 110 | AED 105 |
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.
- 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.
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 3 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 3 tests
Publishes a price for 2 of 3 tests
Home collection service
Publishes a price for 2 of 3 tests
Diagnostic lab
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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STD screening tests in Dubai: FAQ
Which tests do doctors commonly order for sexually transmitted infections?
Doctors commonly order HIV Test, Syphilis Test and Hepatitis B when assessing or monitoring sexually transmitted infections. 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 STD screening tests require fasting?
No fasting is needed for HIV Test, Syphilis Test and Hepatitis B. Confirm the preparation with the lab when you book.
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 STD screening 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 STD screening tests cost in Dubai?
It depends on the test and on who runs it. Listed prices that apply in Dubai, by test: HIV Test: AED 90 to AED 150 across 3 labs and services; Syphilis Test: AED 40 to AED 119 across 4 labs and services; Hepatitis B: AED 90 to AED 110 across 3 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.