Home blood test collection in the UAE
Zavis has profiles for 11 UAE diagnostic labs, and 9 of them say on their own websites that they offer home sample collection. Between them these labs are listed in 6 UAE cities. With home collection a nurse or phlebotomist comes to you to take the sample, and the lab sends you the results. The table below shows each lab's cities and accreditations. 4 of these labs publish test prices on their own websites: Unilabs, DarDoc, Healthchecks360 and ServiceMarket. The prices listed on the ServiceMarket website (Dubai only) include the home visit. For the other labs Zavis lists no visit fee, so ask what the visit costs when you book.
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Labs with home collection
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Cities where these labs are listed
Labs that offer home collection
The table lists the labs that say on their own websites that they offer home sample collection, in alphabetical order.
| Lab | Accreditations | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Medical Laboratory Diagnostic lab | ISO 15189 | Dubai |
| DarDoc Home collection service | DubaiAbu Dhabi | |
| Healthchecks360 Lab test booking service | DubaiAbu DhabiSharjah+1 | |
| Medsol Diagnostics Lab chain | CAP (its histopathology and speciality laboratory in Dubai only), ISO 15189 (directory entries for three of its laboratories, in Dubai and Sharjah) | DubaiSharjah |
| PureLab Lab chain | ISO 15189; CAP, JCI, AABB and ASHI, as stated on the lab's website | Abu Dhabi |
| ServiceMarket Home collection service | Dubai | |
| STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories Lab chain | CAP (directory entry for its Dubai laboratory), ISO 15189 (directory entry for its Dubai laboratory) | DubaiSharjahRas Al Khaimah |
| Thumbay Labs Lab chain | CAP (directory entry for its Ajman laboratory), ISO 15189 | AjmanDubaiFujairah |
| Unilabs Lab chain | CAP (Abu Dhabi laboratory only), ISO 15189 (directory entries in Abu Dhabi and Dubai) | DubaiAbu Dhabi |
Alpha Medical Laboratory
Diagnostic labAlpha Medical Laboratory is a diagnostic lab operating in Dubai. It has 1 location, according to its website.
DarDoc
Home collection serviceDarDoc is a home sample collection service operating in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Healthchecks360
Lab test booking serviceHealthchecks360 is a lab test booking service operating in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman. It offers home sample collection.
Medsol Diagnostics
Lab chainMedsol Diagnostics is a diagnostic lab chain operating in Dubai and Sharjah. It has 4 locations, according to its website.
PureLab
Lab chainPureLab is a diagnostic lab chain operating in Abu Dhabi. Accreditation confirmed in the accreditor's directory: ISO 15189.
ServiceMarket
Home collection serviceServiceMarket is a home sample collection service operating in Dubai.
STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories
Lab chainSTAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories is a diagnostic lab chain operating in Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. It has 3 locations, according to its website.
Thumbay Labs
Lab chainThumbay Labs is a diagnostic lab chain operating in Ajman, Dubai and Fujairah. It has 5 locations, according to its website.
Unilabs
Lab chainUnilabs is a diagnostic lab chain operating in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It has 6 locations, according to its website.
How home collection works
Home collection means the lab sends a nurse or phlebotomist to you to take the sample. The four steps below are a general description: how you book, when the visit happens and what it costs differ from lab to lab.
Book with the lab
Contact the lab, say which tests you need and agree a time and an address for the visit. Ask whether the lab visits your area.
A nurse or phlebotomist visits
A nurse or phlebotomist comes to the address at the agreed time.
The sample is taken
The sample is taken during the visit and goes to the laboratory for testing.
The lab sends the results
Turnaround depends on the lab and the test, so ask the lab when your results will be ready.
Lab tests listed on Zavis
Zavis lists 36 lab tests, and 10 of them are shown here with what each one measures, whether fasting is needed and the sample type. Zavis does not record which tests each lab collects at home, so ask the lab when you book.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, haemoglobin, haematocrit, and platelets.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)
Measures 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Lipid Profile (Cholesterol Panel)
Measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and VLDL.
Fasting is required. Sample type: blood.
Thyroid Panel (TSH, FT3, FT4)
Comprehensive thyroid assessment measuring TSH, Free T3, and Free T4 hormones.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin)
Measures average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. Key test for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Measures B12 levels essential for nerve function, red blood cell production, and DNA synthesis.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Liver Function Test (LFT)
Panel measuring ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, albumin, and total protein to assess liver health.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Kidney Function Test (KFT/RFT)
Panel measuring creatinine, BUN, eGFR, uric acid, and electrolytes to assess kidney health.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Iron Studies (Serum Iron, TIBC, Ferritin)
Measures serum iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and ferritin to evaluate iron deficiency or overload.
Fasting is required. Sample type: blood.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Primary screening test for thyroid function. Elevated TSH suggests hypothyroidism; low TSH suggests hyperthyroidism.
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Listed test prices at labs with home collection
What the 4 labs and services that publish prices list for the 10 tests above. A listed price is for the test: it covers the home visit only where the column says so.
Sources: Prices on this page are the ones each lab or service publishes on its own website, read on 13 October 2026. Zavis has published prices from 4 of the 11 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read. The websites do not all say whether VAT or a collection fee is added to a listed price, so confirm the price with the lab before you book. How Zavis sources prices.
Each price links to the page it was read from. A dash means Zavis has no price for that test from that service.
- Unilabs lists these prices on its ordering website, ae.unilabs.online. Its terms mention a service fee without stating the amount.
- DarDoc is a home collection service, and these are the prices its website lists test by test. The website also advertises a 20% coupon, which is not the price shown here. Zavis did not verify the total at checkout.
- Healthchecks360 is a booking platform that works through partner labs. Its terms say prices may vary from centre to centre, and its pages do not state VAT or a collection cost.
- ServiceMarket lists these prices for Dubai only. The listed price includes the nurse's home visit: the basket Zavis checked added no visit fee and no VAT.
Home collection and walk-in visits: how they differ
With home collection the sample is taken where you are. With a walk-in visit you go to a branch. In both cases a laboratory tests the sample.
Home collection
Walk-in visit
Home collection by city
The counts below come from lab profiles. A lab is counted in each city its profile lists, as long as the lab also says it offers home sample collection. Zavis does not record the areas each lab visits, so ask the lab whether it comes to your address.
Abu Dhabi
Ajman
Dubai
Fujairah
Ras Al Khaimah
Sharjah
Who licenses clinical laboratories in the UAE
Clinical laboratories in Dubai are licensed by Dubai's health regulator. Those in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain are licensed by Abu Dhabi's health regulator. Those in the other emirates are licensed by the federal health regulator.
Home blood test collection in the UAE: frequently asked questions
Which UAE labs offer home blood test collection?
9 labs on Zavis say on their own websites that they offer home sample collection: Alpha Medical Laboratory, DarDoc, Healthchecks360, Medsol Diagnostics, PureLab, ServiceMarket, STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories, Thumbay Labs and Unilabs. Ask the lab whether it visits your area.
Do UAE labs charge a visit fee for home collection?
It depends on the lab. The prices listed on the ServiceMarket website (Dubai only) include the home visit. For the other labs Zavis lists no visit fee, so ask what the visit costs when you book.
How long do results take after home collection?
Turnaround depends on the lab and the test, so ask the lab when your results will be ready.
Which tests can be taken from a home sample?
Zavis does not record which tests each lab collects at home. Tell the lab which tests you need when you book and ask whether it can collect them at your address.
How do I prepare for a home collection visit?
Preparation depends on the tests you are having. Some tests need fasting; the test pages on Zavis say which. Ask the lab or your doctor if you are unsure.
Does insurance cover home blood test collection in the UAE?
Cover depends on your plan, so ask your insurer.
Browse all UAE labs and tests
36 tests · 11 lab profiles
Disclaimer: Home collection details on this page come from each lab's Zavis profile and may have changed. Ask the lab what the visit costs, which areas it visits and when it is available before you book. This page is for information only and is not medical advice. A doctor can advise which tests you need.