Blood tests for adults over 60 in Dubai
This page lists blood tests that doctors commonly order for adults over 60, with what each one measures and how to prepare. Which tests are right for you depends on your health and history, so ask a doctor. 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
11
How to use this list
Whether a test is useful for you depends on your symptoms, your family history and any conditions you already have, so not every test applies to every person.
A doctor can advise whether and how often to test, and can explain what a result means for you.
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 for adults over 60
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.
KFT
Panel measuring creatinine, BUN, eGFR, uric acid, and electrolytes to assess kidney health.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
LFT
Panel measuring ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, albumin, and total protein to assess liver health.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Lipid Panel
Measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and VLDL.
Fasting is required. Sample type: blood.
HbA1c
Measures average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. Key test for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring.
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.
Vitamin B12
Measures B12 levels essential for nerve function, red blood cell production, and DNA synthesis.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
CRP
Measures inflammation marker linked to cardiovascular disease risk.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
BNP
Measures brain natriuretic peptide to assess heart failure risk and severity.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
PSA
Screens for prostate cancer. Elevated levels may indicate prostate cancer, BPH, or prostatitis.
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 for adults over 60?
Tests doctors commonly order for adults over 60 include CBC, KFT, LFT, Lipid Panel, HbA1c, TSH, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, CRP, BNP and PSA. A doctor can advise which of these are right for you.
Do these blood tests need fasting?
In the Zavis test directory, Lipid Panel is listed as needing fasting. CBC, KFT, LFT, HbA1c, TSH, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, CRP, BNP and PSA are listed as not needing it. 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.