reference laboratory network
National Reference Laboratory (NRL)
National Reference Laboratory (NRL) is a reference laboratory network operating in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Sharjah. Its laboratories are inside partner hospitals and clinics. It has 12 locations, according to its website. Accreditations confirmed in the accreditors' directories: CAP (directory entries for several of its laboratories) and ISO 15189 (directory entries for 10 of its laboratories). Also stated on the lab's website: JCI, ISO 22870 and AABB. When Zavis read the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) website on 13 October 2026 it showed no per-test prices, so Zavis lists none for it. Ask the lab for its price before you book.
Cities
4 cities, 12 locations
Accreditations
CAP (directory entries for several of its laboratories), ISO 15189 (directory entries for 10 of its laboratories)
The source of each fact on this page is listed under Sources. Checked 13 October 2026.
Locations
Where National Reference Laboratory (NRL) operates.
National Reference Laboratory (NRL) operates in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Sharjah. Open a city to see every diagnostic lab listed there.
Verification
Sources.
Zavis checked the facts on this page against the pages below. Checked 13 October 2026.
- Website: nrl.ae
- Name, type of provider, number of locations, founding year, JCI (as stated by the lab), ISO 22870 (as stated by the lab), AABB (as stated by the lab): nrl.ae/about-us/who-we-are
- Cities, where its laboratories are: nrl.ae/about-us/our-laboratories
- Phone, main office: nrl.ae/contact-us
- Test directory (no prices shown): nrl.ae/find-a-test
- CAP: CAP accredited laboratory directory
- ISO 15189: EIAC accreditation directory
Questions
About National Reference Laboratory (NRL).
National Reference Laboratory (NRL): frequently asked questions
Which cities does National Reference Laboratory (NRL) operate in?
National Reference Laboratory (NRL) operates in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Sharjah. It has 12 locations, according to its website.
Is National Reference Laboratory (NRL) accredited?
Accreditations confirmed in the accreditors' directories: CAP (directory entries for several of its laboratories) and ISO 15189 (directory entries for 10 of its laboratories). Also stated on the lab's website: JCI, ISO 22870 and AABB.
How long do test results take at National Reference Laboratory (NRL)?
Turnaround depends on the lab and the test, so ask the lab when your results will be ready.
Disclaimer. Zavis is a directory and does not provide medical advice. The details on this page were checked against the sources listed above on 13 October 2026 and can change, so confirm them with National Reference Laboratory (NRL) before your visit.