Walk-in blood tests in Dubai
Whether you can have a blood test without an appointment is each lab's own policy, and it can differ between branches. Zavis holds opening hours for 4 labs that operate in Dubai, shown below as their websites give them. 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.
Key facts for Dubai
Labs with opening hours on Zavis
4
Labs listing home collection
9
Tests on this page
7
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 in Dubai
The labs below give one statement of opening hours for the whole lab on their websites. The hours are shown exactly as printed and may not apply to every branch.
Alpha Medical Laboratory
Diagnostic lab
Opening hours: 24x7, 365 Days
Accreditations: ISO 15189
Home sample collection offered.
Medsol Diagnostics
Lab chain
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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.
ServiceMarket
Home collection service
Opening hours: Daily 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Home sample collection offered.
Smart Care Polyclinic
Polyclinic lab
Opening hours: Every day, Monday to Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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 Dubai 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.
Which common blood tests need fasting?
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.
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.