Pregnancy blood tests in Dubai
This page lists blood tests that doctors commonly order before and during pregnancy, with what each one measures and how to prepare. Your doctor or midwife decides which tests you need and when. 12 labs with a Zavis profile operate in Dubai.
Zavis shows a lab test price only where the lab or service publishes it on its own website, which 6 of the 13 it lists do. Each test page gives the listed prices with their sources.
Key facts for Dubai
Labs listed in Dubai
12
Labs listing home collection
9
Tests on this page
10
How testing in pregnancy is arranged
Blood tests in pregnancy are usually ordered by the doctor or midwife who manages your care. Which tests you have, and when, depends on your health and history, so your own care plan may differ from the list below.
Labs listed in Dubai
12 labs with a Zavis profile operate in Dubai, shown in alphabetical order. 9 of them list home sample collection in their profiles, where a nurse or phlebotomist visits to take the sample.
Al Borg Diagnostics
Diagnostic lab
Accreditations: CAP (Abu Dhabi laboratory only), ISO 15189 (directory entries in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah)
Alpha Medical Laboratory
Diagnostic lab
Accreditations: ISO 15189
Home sample collection offered.
DarDoc
Home collection service
Home sample collection offered.
Forte Clinical Laboratory
Diagnostic lab
Home sample collection offered.
Healthchecks360
Lab test booking service
Home sample collection offered.
Medsol Diagnostics
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)
Home sample collection offered.
National Reference Laboratory (NRL)
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
ServiceMarket
Home collection service
Home sample collection offered.
Smart Care Polyclinic
Polyclinic lab
STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories
Lab chain
Accreditations: CAP (directory entry for its Dubai laboratory), ISO 15189 (directory entry for its Dubai laboratory)
Home sample collection offered.
Thumbay Labs
Lab chain
Accreditations: CAP (directory entry for its Ajman laboratory), ISO 15189
Home sample collection offered.
Unilabs
Lab chain
Accreditations: CAP (Abu Dhabi laboratory only), ISO 15189 (directory entries in Abu Dhabi and Dubai)
Home sample collection offered.
Tests doctors commonly order before or during pregnancy
What each test measures and how to prepare, from the Zavis test directory.
CBC
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, haemoglobin, haematocrit, and platelets.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
TSH
Primary screening test for thyroid function. Elevated TSH suggests hypothyroidism; low TSH suggests hyperthyroidism.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Vitamin D
Measures 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Folate
Measures folate levels important for cell division, DNA synthesis, and pregnancy.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
AMH
Measures ovarian reserve: the remaining egg supply. Key test for fertility planning and IVF assessment.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
FSH
Measures FSH levels important for reproductive function in both men and women.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Estradiol
Measures the primary female sex hormone, important for reproductive health and bone density.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
HIV Test
Fourth-generation HIV test detecting both antigen and antibodies for early and reliable diagnosis.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Hepatitis B
Detects active Hepatitis B virus infection.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Syphilis Test
Screening test for syphilis infection using VDRL or RPR methodology.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Frequently asked questions
Which labs in Dubai are listed on Zavis?
12 labs with a Zavis profile operate in Dubai: Al Borg Diagnostics, Alpha Medical Laboratory, DarDoc, Forte Clinical Laboratory, Healthchecks360, Medsol Diagnostics, National Reference Laboratory (NRL), ServiceMarket, Smart Care Polyclinic, STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories, Thumbay Labs and Unilabs.
Which blood tests do doctors commonly order before or during pregnancy?
Tests doctors commonly order before or during pregnancy include CBC, TSH, Vitamin D, Folate, AMH, FSH, Estradiol, HIV Test, Hepatitis B and Syphilis Test. A doctor can advise which of these are right for you.
Do these blood tests need fasting?
None of the 10 tests on this page is listed as needing fasting in the Zavis test directory. Ask the lab how to prepare if you are unsure.
Which labs in Dubai list home sample collection?
9 of the 12 labs listed in Dubai list home sample collection in their Zavis profiles: Alpha Medical Laboratory, DarDoc, Forte Clinical Laboratory, Healthchecks360, Medsol Diagnostics, ServiceMarket, STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories, Thumbay Labs and Unilabs. Ask the lab whether the test you need can be collected at home.
How long do blood test results take in Dubai?
Turnaround depends on the lab and the test, so ask the lab when your results will be ready.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is general information and is not medical advice. Lab details come from each lab's Zavis profile and can change, so confirm them with the lab. A doctor can advise which tests are right for you.