Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): listed prices, what it measures and how to prepare
The Vitamin B12 test is listed at AED 80 to AED 149 across 5 labs and services: AED 80 on the Smart Care Polyclinic website (Dubai only), AED 89 on the DarDoc website, AED 100 on the Healthchecks360 website, AED 110 on the Unilabs website and AED 149 on the ServiceMarket website (Dubai only, home visit included). Zavis profiles 13 diagnostic labs in the UAE.
Measures B12 levels essential for nerve function, red blood cell production, and DNA synthesis. 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 Zavis has published prices from 6 of the 13 labs and services it lists: of the other 7, 6 do not publish per-test prices and 1 website could not be read.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 Vitamin B12 test measures
What this test measures
The vitamin B12 test measures the level of cobalamin in the blood. B12 is a water-soluble vitamin needed for DNA synthesis, for red blood cells to mature and for the myelin sheath that insulates nerve fibres. Low B12 can cause megaloblastic anaemia, in which red cells are large and immature, and nerve damage.
Who this test is commonly ordered for
Commonly ordered for
Doctors commonly order this test for people who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, older adults, people who take metformin long term, people with autoimmune gastritis or Helicobacter pylori infection, and people with numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, unexplained fatigue or mood changes. A doctor can advise whether this test is appropriate for you and how often to repeat it.
Listed prices for the Vitamin B12 test
5 of the 13 labs and services Zavis lists publish a price for the Vitamin B12 test. The lowest listed price is AED 80, 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 | Vitamin B12 | AED 80Dubai only | smartcareclinic.ae |
| DarDoc | Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)The individual-test listing. DarDoc also sells this test as a packaged listing at a higher price. | AED 89 | dardoc.com |
| Healthchecks360 | Vitamin B12 | AED 100 | healthchecks360.com |
| Unilabs | Vitamin B12 | AED 110 | ae.unilabs.online |
| ServiceMarket | Vitamin B12 Deficiency Test | AED 149Dubai only, home visit included | servicemarket.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.
- 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.
- Unilabs lists these prices on its ordering website, ae.unilabs.online. Its terms mention a service fee without stating the amount.
- 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.
UAE labs on Zavis
Zavis profiles 13 diagnostic labs in the UAE. DarDoc, Healthchecks360, ServiceMarket, Smart Care Polyclinic and Unilabs publish a price for the Vitamin B12 test on their own websites. Zavis does not hold the other labs' test menus, so ask the lab whether it runs the Vitamin B12 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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Vitamin B12 test: frequently asked questions
What does the Vitamin B12 test measure?
Measures B12 levels essential for nerve function, red blood cell production, and DNA synthesis. Common reasons doctors order it: fatigue, numbness/tingling, vegetarian/vegan diet and memory issues.
How much does the Vitamin B12 test cost in the UAE?
The Vitamin B12 test is listed at AED 80 to AED 149 across 5 labs and services: AED 80 on the Smart Care Polyclinic website (Dubai only), AED 89 on the DarDoc website, AED 100 on the Healthchecks360 website, AED 110 on the Unilabs website and AED 149 on the ServiceMarket website (Dubai only, home visit included). 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 Vitamin B12 test?
No fasting is needed. Sample type: blood.
How long do Vitamin B12 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 Vitamin B12 test?
Zavis profiles 13 diagnostic labs in the UAE. DarDoc, Healthchecks360, ServiceMarket, Smart Care Polyclinic and Unilabs publish a price for the Vitamin B12 test on their own websites. Zavis does not hold the other labs' test menus, so ask the lab whether it runs the Vitamin B12 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.