Weekend lab opening hours in Abu Dhabi
Opening hours at the weekend differ from lab to lab and can differ between branches. Zavis holds no opening hours for labs in Abu Dhabi, so ask the lab for its hours.
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 Abu Dhabi
Labs listing home collection
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Tests on this page
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Reading the listed hours
Zavis shows opening hours only for a lab 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.
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 labs in Abu Dhabi are open at the weekend?
Weekend opening is each lab's own decision and can differ between branches. Zavis holds no opening hours for labs in Abu Dhabi. Confirm with the lab before you go.
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.
Which labs in Abu Dhabi list home sample collection?
4 of the 6 labs listed in Abu Dhabi list home sample collection in their Zavis profiles: DarDoc, Healthchecks360, PureLab and Unilabs. Ask the lab whether the test you need can be collected at home.
How long do blood test results take in Abu Dhabi?
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.