Lab opening hours at the weekend in the UAE
Opening hours at the weekend differ from lab to lab and can differ between branches. This guide shows the opening hours that labs give on their own websites for the whole lab, exactly as printed. Hours can change, including around public holidays, so 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
5
Reading the listed hours
Zavis holds opening hours for 4 of the 13 labs it lists: those whose website gives one statement for the whole lab. Some statements name the days they cover and others give a single daily range.
When a day is missing from the statement, it gives no hours for that day. It does not tell you whether the lab is open or closed, so confirm with the lab.
What to confirm with the lab
Ask the lab for its hours at the branch you plan to visit on the day you want to go, whether it is open on public holidays, and how late in the day it takes samples for the test you need.
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.
Lipid Panel
Measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and VLDL.
Fasting is required. Sample type: blood.
Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting. Primary screening test for diabetes.
Fasting is required. Sample type: blood.
Vitamin D
Measures 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which UAE labs are open at the weekend?
Weekend opening is each lab's own decision and can differ between branches. This guide shows the opening hours that labs give on their own websites for the whole lab. Confirm with the lab before you go.
Can I have a fasting blood test at the weekend?
Fasting requirements depend on the test. Check the lab's hours for the day you plan to visit and ask the lab how to prepare.
Which common blood tests need fasting?
In the Zavis test directory, Lipid Panel and Fasting Glucose are listed as needing fasting. CBC, Vitamin D and TSH 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.