What Is a Lab Test at Home?
A lab test at home in Dubai is a service where a DHA-licensed nurse visits your home, office or hotel to collect blood, urine or swab samples, which then go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. At DrPlus, home collection starts from AED 399 per order with the nurse visit included, and most results arrive digitally within 24 to 48 hours.
Reviewed by the DrPlus Clinical Team · DHA-licensed home healthcare provider · Updated October 2026
Most people picture a home visit as a quick blood draw and nothing more. In reality, a lot of what doctors order needs other samples too. A diabetes review often includes urine sugar and microalbumin. Sexual health screening frequently uses a urine sample or a swab rather than blood.
A lab test at home covers all of it in a single visit. Your nurse brings the right tubes, containers and kits for every test on your order, labels each sample in front of you, and sends everything to the lab under controlled conditions. No separate trips for separate samples, no waiting room, no parking.
Every sample is handled by nurses licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), and processed by the same kind of accredited laboratory a hospital would use. The only thing that changes is where the sample is taken.
Lab Tests You Can Do at Home
Every lab test at home on this page is collected by a DHA-licensed nurse. Pick the sample type below to see what is usually included. Need something specific? You can build your own test panel from more than 160 biomarkers.
Blood Tests
The widest range of home tests, from routine checks to advanced markers.
- CBC, lipid, liver and kidney profiles
- HbA1c, thyroid, vitamin D and B12
- Hormones, iron and cardiac markers
Urine Tests
Collected in a sterile container on the same visit as any blood draw.
- Routine urine analysis
- Urine sugar and microalbumin
- Urine samples for STD screening
Swab Tests
Private, discreet collection for sexual health panels.
- STD and STI PCR panels
- Panels from AED 399
- Confidential digital reports
Stool Tests
We provide the container and clear instructions before the visit.
- Routine stool examination
- Stool occult blood
- Collected with your other samples
Home collection is for orders of AED 399 or more. Combine tests from the table, or choose a package below.
| Test | Sample | What it checks | Results | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Screening | Blood | CK, CK-MB, apolipoproteins, HS-CRP, homocysteine | 24 to 48 hrs | AED 599 |
| STD / STI Panels | BloodUrineSwab | Confidential sexual health screening | PCR panels may take a little longer | From AED 399 |
| Diabetic Screening | BloodUrine | HbA1c, glucose, fasting insulin, urine sugar, urine microalbumin | 24 to 48 hrs | AED 199 |
| Lipid Profile | Blood | Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides | 24 to 48 hrs | AED 199 |
| Liver Function Test | Blood | ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, albumin | 24 to 48 hrs | AED 199 |
| Kidney Function Test | Blood | Creatinine, urea, uric acid, eGFR | 24 to 48 hrs | AED 199 |
| Food Intolerance | Blood | Reactions to a wide range of foods | 3 to 5 working days | Price on WhatsApp |
| Routine Urine Analysis | Urine | Infection, sugar, protein and other markers | 24 to 48 hrs | Price on WhatsApp |
| Stool Examination | Stool | Digestive health and hidden blood | Confirmed at booking | Price on WhatsApp |
Full Body Lab Test Packages
Booking more than one lab test at home? A package usually costs less than ordering them one by one, and every price below includes the home visit.
Diamond Package
- Cancer screening: PSA, CA 125, AFP
- Cardiac risk markers
- Hormonal profile
- Free doctor teleconsultation
- Cancer screening: Beta hCG, CA 125
- Hormonal profile: AMH, estradiol
- Cardiac risk markers
- Free doctor teleconsultation
Platinum Package
- Everything in Gold
- Cardiac markers and hemogram
- Arthritis profile
- Pancreatic profile
Gold Package
- Everything in Basic
- Thyroid and hormone profiles
- Vitamin D and B12
- Electrolytes profile
Basic Package
- Complete blood count
- Liver and lipid profiles
- Renal profile
- Iron deficiency profile
Compare our full health checkup packages, or mix your own tests and pay only for what you pick.
Why Book Your Lab Test at Home With DrPlus
A lab test at home should save you time without leaving you guessing about price, quality or results.
One visit, every sample
Blood, urine and swab samples are collected together, so a mixed order never means a second appointment.
Prices shown upfront
Every order of AED 399 or more includes the nurse visit, with no separate collection fee. Some providers charge one on top of every test. We confirm the full amount before you book.
DHA-licensed nurses
Every nurse who collects for DrPlus holds a current DHA license and follows DHA protocols for home sample collection.
Accredited laboratory
Samples are processed at a DHA-approved laboratory, with the same equipment and quality checks used for hospital samples.
Results you can act on
Your digital report flags anything outside the normal range. Book a doctor on call in Dubai if you want someone to walk you through it.
Private by default
Results go only to you, or to a doctor you nominate. Sensitive tests are collected discreetly, with no labels that reveal the test outside your home.
Lab test at home with DrPlus
- Nurse comes to your home, office or hotel
- All sample types in one 30 minute visit
- No travel, parking or waiting room
- Easier for children and elderly parents
Clinic lab visit
- Drive, park and queue
- Fasting tests mean an early trip while hungry
- Shared waiting areas
- Same lab quality, more effort
Four Steps to Your Lab Test at Home
Book on WhatsApp
Tell us the tests you need, or send a photo of your doctor's request form, plus your preferred time.
Get your prep note
We confirm the price, any fasting, and how to collect urine or stool samples if your order needs them.
Nurse visits you
A DHA-licensed nurse collects every sample with sealed, single-use equipment. The visit takes about 30 minutes.
Receive your report
Your digital report arrives by email or WhatsApp, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
How to Prepare for a Lab Test at Home
Good preparation keeps results accurate and avoids a repeat visit. We always send instructions for your exact tests, but here is what to expect.
| Sample | Before the visit | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Blood | Fast for 8 to 12 hours only if your test needs it, such as fasting glucose or a lipid profile. Drink water so veins are easier to find. | Wear short sleeves and tell us if you take blood thinners. |
| Urine | We tell you at booking whether a first-morning sample is needed. Clean the area and collect a midstream sample. | Use only the sterile container we provide. |
| Swab | Follow the short instructions we send. Some tests ask you not to urinate for a while beforehand. | Collection is private and takes a few minutes. |
| Stool | Collect into the provided container, keeping the sample free of urine and toilet water. | We confirm the timing so the sample reaches the lab fresh. |
For every visit, keep your Emirates ID or passport ready for identity checks.
Who Books a Lab Test at Home?
Most of our bookings come from people who simply cannot fit a clinic visit into the day, or who are booking for someone else.
Planning a family? Our fertility tests at home are collected the same way.
Home Sample Collection Across Dubai
Our nurses offer a lab test at home in every major residential and business area of the city, seven days a week.
Outside Dubai, we also arrange home sample collection in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ajman.
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Lab Test at Home: Your Questions Answered
A lab test at home is a service where a DHA-licensed nurse visits your home, office or hotel in Dubai to collect blood, urine or swab samples. The samples go to an accredited laboratory, and your report arrives digitally, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Most routine and many specialised tests can be collected at home, including blood counts, cholesterol, liver and kidney function, HbA1c, thyroid, vitamins, hormones, cardiac markers, urine tests and confidential STD panels. You can choose from more than 160 biomarkers on our custom test page.
Home collection at DrPlus is available for orders of AED 399 or more, with the nurse visit included in the price. Full body packages range from AED 399 to AED 2,499, and you can also combine individual tests, such as lipid, liver or kidney profiles, into one order.
Yes. Your samples are processed by the same kind of accredited laboratory a clinic uses, with the same equipment and methods. Accuracy depends on the lab and on correct sample handling, not on where the sample was collected.
Most results are ready within 24 to 48 hours and are sent by email or WhatsApp. Specialised tests such as NIPT, food intolerance panels and some hormone assays can take 3 to 5 working days. We confirm the turnaround for your tests when you book.
No, you can book most tests directly. If your doctor has given you a request form, send us a photo when you book so we match the tests exactly.
Only for certain tests. Fasting glucose and lipid profile tests need 8 to 12 hours without food, while most other tests do not. We tell you exactly what to do when you book.
Yes. The nurse brings a sterile container and collects the urine sample during the same visit as any blood draw, so you do not need a separate appointment.
Yes. You can book on behalf of a family member. Someone just needs to be at the address to let the nurse in and confirm the patient's identity. Home collection is often far easier for children and elderly parents than a clinic visit.
Yes. Your report flags any values outside the normal range, and our doctor on call service can review the results with you and suggest next steps.
Book Your Lab Test at Home Today
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