Calcium (Serum): listed prices, what it measures and how to prepare
The Calcium test is listed at AED 40 to AED 50 across 4 labs and services: AED 40 on the Unilabs website, AED 49 on the DarDoc website, AED 50 on the Healthchecks360 website and AED 50 on the Smart Care Polyclinic website (Dubai only). Zavis profiles 13 diagnostic labs in the UAE.
Measures blood calcium levels important for bone health, nerve function, and muscle contraction. No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
Sources: Prices on this page are the ones each lab or service publishes on its own website, read between 13 October 2026 and 7 November 2026. Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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.
Lowest listed price, on the Unilabs website
Fasting
Not needed
Sample
blood
UAE labs
13 profiled on Zavis
Common reasons doctors order this test
Listed prices for the Calcium test
4 of the 13 labs and services Zavis lists publish a price for the Calcium test. The lowest listed price is AED 40, on the Unilabs website. The table gives each price as the site lists it, with a link to the page it was read from.
| Lab or service | Listed on its website as | Listed price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unilabs | Calcium | AED 40 | ae.unilabs.online |
| DarDoc | Calcium in Serum (Total) | AED 49 | dardoc.com |
| Healthchecks360 | Calcium | AED 50 | healthchecks360.com |
| Smart Care Polyclinic | Calcium | AED 50Dubai only | smartcareclinic.ae |
Rows are in order of listed price. The order says nothing about the final amount or about the lab.
- 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.
- Smart Care Polyclinic in Deira lists these prices on its laboratory page and calls them list prices. The page offers 30% to 50% off when four or more tests are chosen, with the discounted price sent by the clinic; that discount is not in the prices shown here. The page does not state VAT.
UAE labs on Zavis
Zavis profiles 13 diagnostic labs in the UAE. DarDoc, Healthchecks360, Smart Care Polyclinic and Unilabs publish a price for the Calcium test on their own websites. Zavis does not hold the other labs' test menus, so ask the lab whether it runs the Calcium test.
Al Borg Diagnostics
Operates in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
Thumbay Labs
Operates in Ajman, Dubai and Fujairah. Home collection offered.
National Reference Laboratory (NRL)
Operates in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Sharjah.
PureLab
Operates in Abu Dhabi. Home collection offered.
Unilabs
Operates in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Home collection offered.
Medsol Diagnostics
Operates in Dubai and Sharjah. Home collection offered.
STAR Metropolis Clinical Laboratories
Operates in Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. Home collection offered.
Alpha Medical Laboratory
Operates in Dubai. Home collection offered.
DarDoc
Operates in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Home collection offered.
Healthchecks360
Operates in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman. Home collection offered.
ServiceMarket
Operates in Dubai. Home collection offered.
Smart Care Polyclinic
Operates in Dubai.
Forte Clinical Laboratory
Operates in Dubai. Home collection offered.
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Calcium test: frequently asked questions
What does the Calcium test measure?
Measures blood calcium levels important for bone health, nerve function, and muscle contraction. Common reasons doctors order it: bone health, parathyroid evaluation, muscle cramps and vitamin D follow-up.
How much does the Calcium test cost in the UAE?
The Calcium test is listed at AED 40 to AED 50 across 4 labs and services: AED 40 on the Unilabs website, AED 49 on the DarDoc website, AED 50 on the Healthchecks360 website and AED 50 on the Smart Care Polyclinic website (Dubai only). These are the prices each lab or service publishes on its own website, read between 13 October 2026 and 7 November 2026. The websites do not all say whether VAT or a collection fee is added.
Do I need to fast before the Calcium test?
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
How long do Calcium test results take?
Turnaround depends on the lab and the test, so ask the lab when your results will be ready.
Which UAE labs run the Calcium test?
Zavis profiles 13 diagnostic labs in the UAE. DarDoc, Healthchecks360, Smart Care Polyclinic and Unilabs publish a price for the Calcium test on their own websites. Zavis does not hold the other labs' test menus, so ask the lab whether it runs the Calcium test.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is general and educational and is not medical advice. A doctor can advise whether this test is appropriate for you and explain your results. Lab details come from each lab's Zavis profile, so confirm them with the lab before you book.