Walk-in blood tests in the UAE
Whether you can have a blood test without an appointment is each lab's own policy, and it can differ between branches. Zavis does not hold walk-in policies. This guide shows the opening hours that labs give on their own websites for the whole lab. Confirm with the lab before you go.
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.
Quick facts
Labs with opening hours on Zavis
4
Labs listing home collection
10
Tests in this guide
7
Walk-in and appointment visits
A walk-in visit means arriving at a lab without booking a time. An appointment visit means booking first. Each lab sets its own policy, and it can differ between branches.
A short call or message to the lab before you travel will confirm it.
What to confirm with the lab
Ask whether the branch you plan to visit accepts walk-ins, what its hours are on the day you want to go, whether your test needs fasting or other preparation, whether you need a doctor's request form, and what identification to bring.
Opening hours labs give on their websites
Zavis holds opening hours for 4 of the 13 labs it lists: those whose website gives one statement for the whole lab. The hours are shown exactly as each website prints them. They may not apply to every branch or to public holidays, so confirm with the lab before you go.
Medsol Diagnostics
Lab chain
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cities: Dubai and Sharjah
Alpha Medical Laboratory
Diagnostic lab
Opening hours: 24x7, 365 Days
Cities: Dubai
ServiceMarket
Home collection service
Opening hours: Daily 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Cities: Dubai
Smart Care Polyclinic
Polyclinic lab
Opening hours: Every day, Monday to Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Cities: Dubai
Preparation for common blood tests
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.
Vitamin D
Measures 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels.
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.
LFT
Panel measuring ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, albumin, and total protein to assess liver health.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a blood test in the UAE without an appointment?
It depends on the lab and the branch. Walk-in policy is the lab's own and Zavis does not hold it, so confirm with the lab before you go.
Do I need to fast before a walk-in blood test?
In the Zavis test directory, Lipid Panel is listed as needing fasting. CBC, Vitamin D, HbA1c, TSH, LFT and KFT are listed as not needing it. Ask the lab how to prepare if you are unsure.
How long do blood test results take?
Turnaround depends on the lab and the test, so ask the lab when your results will be ready.
Medical disclaimer: This guide 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.