Cortisol (Morning) in Abu Dhabi
In Abu Dhabi, the Cortisol test is listed at AED 138 on the DarDoc website. Measures the stress hormone cortisol, typically drawn in the morning when levels peak. 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 Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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.
Zavis lists 6 diagnostic labs that operate in Abu Dhabi, 4 with home sample collection. Clinical laboratories in Abu Dhabi are licensed by Abu Dhabi's health regulator.
Listed price in Abu Dhabi, on the DarDoc website
6 labs
in Abu Dhabi
No fasting needed
Preparation
blood
Sample type
Listed prices for the Cortisol test in Abu Dhabi
1 of the 6 labs and services Zavis lists in Abu Dhabi publishes a price for the Cortisol test. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DarDoc | Cortisol in Serum (AM) | AED 138 | dardoc.com |
- 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.
Labs that operate in Abu Dhabi
Zavis lists 6 diagnostic labs that operate in Abu Dhabi. DarDoc publishes a price for the Cortisol test on its own website. Zavis does not hold the other labs' test menus, so ask the lab whether it runs the Cortisol test.
Al Borg Diagnostics
Accreditations: CAP (Abu Dhabi laboratory only), ISO 15189 (directory entries in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah)
National Reference Laboratory (NRL)
Accreditations: CAP (directory entries for several of its laboratories), ISO 15189 (directory entries for 10 of its laboratories); JCI, ISO 22870 and AABB, as stated on the lab's website
PureLab
Accreditations: ISO 15189; CAP, JCI, AABB and ASHI, as stated on the lab's website
Home collection
Unilabs
Accreditations: CAP (Abu Dhabi laboratory only), ISO 15189 (directory entries in Abu Dhabi and Dubai)
Home collection
DarDoc
Home collection
Healthchecks360
Home collection
Cortisol in other cities
Other hormone tests in Abu Dhabi
Cortisol test in Abu Dhabi: frequently asked questions
How much does the Cortisol test cost in Abu Dhabi?
In Abu Dhabi, the Cortisol test is listed at AED 138 on the DarDoc website. 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.
Which labs operate in Abu Dhabi?
Zavis lists 6 diagnostic labs that operate in Abu Dhabi: Al Borg Diagnostics, National Reference Laboratory (NRL), PureLab, Unilabs, DarDoc and Healthchecks360. DarDoc publishes a price for the Cortisol test on its own website. Zavis does not hold the other labs' test menus, so ask the lab whether it runs the Cortisol test.
Can I have the Cortisol test done at home in Abu Dhabi?
Zavis profiles list home sample collection for 4 of the 6 labs that operate in Abu Dhabi. Ask the lab whether it collects samples at home for the Cortisol test. Zavis does not list home collection visit fees. Ask the lab what the visit costs when you book.
Do I need to fast before the Cortisol test?
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
How long do Cortisol test results take in Abu Dhabi?
Turnaround depends on the lab and the test, so ask the lab when your results will be ready.
Disclaimer: This page is general information 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.