HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin): listed prices, what it measures and how to prepare
The HbA1c test is listed at AED 84 to AED 100 across 4 labs and services: AED 84 on the Smart Care Polyclinic website (Dubai only), AED 89 on the DarDoc website, AED 90 on the Unilabs website and AED 100 on the Healthchecks360 website. Zavis profiles 13 diagnostic labs in the UAE.
Measures average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. Key test for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring. 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 Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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 Smart Care Polyclinic website
Fasting
Not needed
Sample
blood
UAE labs
13 profiled on Zavis
Common reasons doctors order this test
What the HbA1c test measures
What this test measures
HbA1c, or glycated haemoglobin, measures the share of haemoglobin in red blood cells that has glucose bound to it. Red blood cells live for around three to four months, so the result reflects average blood glucose over the previous two to three months. It is reported as a percentage or in mmol/mol.
Who this test is commonly ordered for
Commonly ordered for
Doctors commonly order HbA1c for people with a raised fasting glucose, symptoms of high blood sugar such as passing urine often, excessive thirst or fatigue, excess weight, a family history of type 2 diabetes, a history of gestational diabetes or polycystic ovary syndrome, and to monitor people who have diabetes. A doctor can advise whether this test is appropriate for you and how often to repeat it.
Listed prices for the HbA1c test
4 of the 13 labs and services Zavis lists publish a price for the HbA1c test. The lowest listed price is AED 84, on the Smart Care Polyclinic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Care Polyclinic | HbA1c (3-Month Average Blood Sugar) | AED 84Dubai only | smartcareclinic.ae |
| DarDoc | Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) | AED 89 | dardoc.com |
| Unilabs | Hemoglobin A1c | AED 90 | ae.unilabs.online |
| Healthchecks360 | HbA1c - Glycated Haemoglobin | AED 100 | healthchecks360.com |
Rows are in order of listed price. The order says nothing about the final amount or about the lab.
- 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.
- 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.
- Unilabs lists these prices on its ordering website, ae.unilabs.online. Its terms mention a service fee without stating the amount.
- 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.
UAE labs on Zavis
Zavis profiles 13 diagnostic labs in the UAE. DarDoc, Healthchecks360, Smart Care Polyclinic and Unilabs publish a price for the HbA1c test on their own websites. Zavis does not hold the other labs' test menus, so ask the lab whether it runs the HbA1c 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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HbA1c test: frequently asked questions
What does the HbA1c test measure?
Measures average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. Key test for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring. Common reasons doctors order it: diabetes monitoring, diabetes diagnosis and treatment adjustment.
How much does the HbA1c test cost in the UAE?
The HbA1c test is listed at AED 84 to AED 100 across 4 labs and services: AED 84 on the Smart Care Polyclinic website (Dubai only), AED 89 on the DarDoc website, AED 90 on the Unilabs website and AED 100 on the Healthchecks360 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.
Do I need to fast before the HbA1c test?
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
How long do HbA1c 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 HbA1c test?
Zavis profiles 13 diagnostic labs in the UAE. DarDoc, Healthchecks360, Smart Care Polyclinic and Unilabs publish a price for the HbA1c test on their own websites. Zavis does not hold the other labs' test menus, so ask the lab whether it runs the HbA1c 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.