CBC Blood Test at Home in Dubai
Medilife offers a Complete Blood Count (CBC) test in Dubai for AED 250, covering 23 parameters. Samples can be collected at home or at the clinic. No fasting is needed for a standalone CBC. Medilife Healthcare Services LLC is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority and has provided home healthcare in Dubai since 2016.
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DHA-Licensed Home Healthcare Provider — Facility Licence No. 0002464
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Sample Collected by DHA-Licensed Phlebotomists
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47,000+ Patients Served · 99.8% Satisfaction
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Serving Dubai Since 2016
Quick answer
What Is a CBC (Complete Blood Count) Test?
A Complete Blood Count, also known as a full blood count (FBC) or hemogram, is one of the most commonly ordered blood tests. It measures your red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, giving a broad first look at how well your blood is carrying oxygen, fighting infection, and clotting.
A CBC is often used as part of a routine wellness check, or to help investigate symptoms such as ongoing fatigue, frequent infections, easy bruising or unexplained paleness. It's also commonly requested by doctors before other treatments or procedures, and to monitor existing conditions such as anaemia.
A CBC on its own doesn't diagnose a specific condition. It gives a pattern of results that a doctor can interpret alongside your symptoms and medical history, and may use to guide further testing if needed.
Professional Blood Test at Home Service in Dubai
Medilife's home blood testing service supports routine investigations, health screening, ongoing monitoring and specialised blood tests. A healthcare professional collects the required blood sample at your home, hotel or office, and the sample then proceeds for the laboratory testing required for the selected investigation.
Home collection is available for individual blood tests as well as Medilife health check-up packages, which combine multiple tests into broader health screening.
What's Included in Medilife's CBC Test (23 Parameters)
Medilife's CBC test measures 23 parameters across your red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
Red blood cell indices
- Hemoglobin
- Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count
- Hematocrit (Packed Cell Volume – PCV)
- Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
- Red Cell Distribution Width – Standard Deviation (RDW-SD)
- Nucleated Red Blood Cells (NRBC)
- Absolute NRBC Count
White blood cells and differential
- White Blood Cell (WBC) Count
- Neutrophils
- Lymphocytes
- Eosinophils
- Monocytes
- Basophils
- Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)
- Absolute Lymphocyte Count (ALC)
- Absolute Monocyte Count
- Absolute Eosinophil Count
- Absolute Basophil Count
Platelet indices
- Platelet Count
Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)
Price: AED 250, including sample collection by a DHA-licensed phlebotomist, laboratory analysis, and a digital report.
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Why CBC Blood Test Matters
A CBC is often the first test people think of when something feels off but they can't quite say what. Maybe you've been more tired than usual for weeks, you've noticed you bruise more easily, or you've just had a nagging feeling that you should get checked. It's also one of the tests people reach for simply to confirm everything is fine, without a specific worry at all.
Whatever brought you here, a CBC gives you and your doctor a starting point. It won't answer every question on its own, but it's often the test that tells you which questions to ask next, and that can be reassuring in itself, whether the result is reassuring or it points you toward a doctor's appointment you'd been putting off.
Fasting and Preparation
No fasting is needed for a standalone CBC test. You can eat and drink normally beforehand.
If your CBC is being done alongside another test that does require fasting, such as a lipid profile or fasting glucose test, follow the fasting instructions for that test rather than the CBC itself. Medilife will confirm this with you when you book if your appointment includes more than one test.
Home Collection or Clinic Visit: What's the Difference?
Both options use the same sample-handling standards and the same 23-parameter test, so the choice comes down to what suits you better, not which one gives a more accurate result.
Travel
- Home Collection
- None; a phlebotomist comes to you
- Clinic Visit
- You travel to us
Waiting
- Home Collection
- No clinic waiting room
- Clinic Visit
- Subject to clinic availability
Sample handling
- Home Collection
- Same DHA-licensed standards as clinic
- Clinic Visit
- Same DHA-licensed standards as home
Best suited for
- Home Collection
- Busy schedules, limited mobility, families booking together
- Clinic Visit
- Anyone who prefers an in-person visit
| Home Collection | Clinic Visit | |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | None; a phlebotomist comes to you | You travel to us |
| Waiting | No clinic waiting room | Subject to clinic availability |
| Sample handling | Same DHA-licensed standards as clinic | Same DHA-licensed standards as home |
| Best suited for | Busy schedules, limited mobility, families booking together | Anyone who prefers an in-person visit |
Home collection.
A DHA-licensed phlebotomist visits you at home, so there is no need to travel, park, or wait at a clinic. Blood home sample collection is often the easier option if you have a busy schedule, limited mobility, or simply prefer to be tested at home.
Clinic visit.
If you would rather come to us, clinic-based collection may also be available. Confirm the location and availability when you book.
What is Our Lab Process for Your CBC Test at Your Location in Dubai
Book your appointment.
Choose home or clinic collection, and pick a time that works for you, by phone, WhatsApp, or online.
A phlebotomist visits or you visit us
For home collection, a DHA-licensed phlebotomist comes to you and takes a small blood sample using sterile, single-use equipment. Clinic collection follows the same process on-site.
Your sample is processed
The blood sample is brought to our highly advanced laboratory, where all 23 parameters are analysed.
Your results are reviewed and delivered
Once processing is complete, your report is prepared and shared with you digitally. If anything falls outside the expected range, you can arrange a follow-up with a DHA-licensed Medilife doctor to discuss it.
Why Choose Medilife for CBC Blood Test at Home in Dubai
Licensed by the Dubai Health Authority
Medilife Healthcare Services LLC operates as a DHA-licensed Home Healthcare Center under Facility Licence No. 0002464, providing a regulated framework for its home healthcare and sample-collection services
A qualified medical team
Medilife's home healthcare team includes DHA-licensed medical professionals who can support appropriate clinical follow-up
Serving Dubai since 2016
Medilife has provided home healthcare in Dubai since 2016.
A track record patients can check.
Medilife has served more than 47,000 patients, with a reported patient satisfaction rate of 99.8%.
If Your Results Need Follow-Up
Medilife's doctors are available to discuss your CBC results and advise on next steps if anything in your report falls outside the expected range. Rather than leaving you to interpret a lab report alone, you can arrange a consultation with a Medilife doctor through our Doctor on Call service to talk through what your results mean and what, if anything, to do next.
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Tests Often Checked Alongside a CBC
A CBC is frequently ordered together with other tests, depending on what's being investigated. This is for information only, your doctor is best placed to advise which combination, if any, is right for you.
When investigating possible anaemia, a CBC is often paired with Iron Studies, since low iron is one of the more common underlying causes a CBC alone can't confirm.
When fatigue is the main concern, a CBC is sometimes checked alongside a Thyroid Function Test or a Vitamin Deficiency Test, since thyroid imbalance and vitamin D or B12 deficiency can produce similar symptoms.
For a broader check-up, a Complete Blood Count is already included in every one of Medilife's health check-up packages, from the Basic Health Check-Up through to the V.V.I.P. Health Check-Up. If you'd rather have a wider panel than a CBC on its own, it may be worth comparing our general health blood test packages before you book.
Whichever test or package you choose, home sample collection is available across all of them, so you're not limited to a clinic visit either way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Medilife's CBC test is AED 250, covering all 23 parameters, sample collection, lab analysis and a digital report
No. A standalone CBC doesn't require fasting. If it's combined with another test such as a lipid or glucose panel, follow the fasting instructions for that test instead.
A CBC can help investigate anaemia, infection, inflammation and general changes in your blood cells. It's also used as part of routine wellness screening. It doesn't diagnose a specific condition on its own, results are reviewed alongside your symptoms and history.
Yes. Medilife collects CBC samples at home across Dubai. Clinic-based collection may also be available; confirm when you book
A CBC can generally be done at any time, including during your period. If you have any concerns about timing, you're welcome to check with the Medilife team when you book.
A CBC measures several different components of your blood at once, including red cells, white cells, platelets and their related indices, which is why the report includes multiple values rather than a single result.
You can arrange a consultation with a Medilife doctor to discuss your results and agree on next steps.
No referral is needed to book a CBC test with Medilife.
Book Your CBC Test
Book a home or clinic CBC test for AED 250, or contact Medilife's team if you have questions before booking.
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