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    Everything you need to know about booking, preparing for, and understanding your lab tests — from your first visit to reading your results.

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    Frequently Asked Questions — Intel Lab Dubai
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    Getting started

    New here? Start with the basics.

    We offer a broad menu of diagnostic blood panels — from routine wellness checks to specialised hormone, metabolic, and organ-function testing — for anyone who wants clear insight into their health, with or without a referral.

    No referral is required. You can self-request any test on our menu. If you'd like guidance, our care team or the Lab Advisor can help you choose.

    We test patients of all ages. Minors are tested with the consent and presence of a parent or legal guardian.

    Absolutely. Repeat the same panels over time and we'll help you track trends, which is ideal for managing chronic conditions or following a treatment plan.

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    Scheduling lab visits

    Booking, timing, and home collection.

    Add tests to your cart and complete the booking wizard online, choosing a clinic visit or home collection. You can also walk in to our Dubai lab for most standard tests.

    Yes. A trained phlebotomist can come to you across Dubai and surrounding emirates, 7 days a week. Enter your address during booking to confirm coverage.

    Our core Dubai laboratory operates 24/7, 365 days a year. Home-collection slots are available daily — pick a time that suits you during booking.

    Yes. Manage your booking from My Bookings, or contact our team. Please give us as much notice as possible so we can free the slot for someone else.

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    Exploring the tests

    Finding and choosing the right panel.

    Browse by category or health goal, or use our Lab Advisor for a guided recommendation. Our care team is also happy to point you to the right panel.

    Yes. Use the Custom Test Builder to combine any individual biomarkers into a bespoke panel and pay only for what you select.

    A single test measures one marker; a bundle groups related markers into one curated panel, usually at a better price than ordering each marker separately.

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    Preparing for testing

    How to get ready before your visit.

    Some tests — such as glucose, lipid profile, and insulin — require 8–12 hours of fasting. Your specific fasting instructions are shown when you book.

    In most cases yes, but some medications and supplements (e.g. biotin) can affect results. Check with your clinician and let us know what you're taking.

    Bring a valid photo ID, your booking reference, and any previous reports you'd like us to compare against.

    Stay well hydrated, eat normally unless fasting is required, and let our phlebotomist know — they're experienced at making the draw quick and comfortable.

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    Understanding your results

    Turnaround, delivery, and what it all means.

    Most results are ready within 24 hours. Some specialised tests take 48–72 hours. You'll be notified the moment your report is available.

    Securely, through your account on our site, with an optional notification by email. Your report is available to download any time.

    Every report includes reference ranges and plain-language notes. For deeper questions, our team can arrange a clinician review.

    Yes. Your data is encrypted and access-controlled. Only you and the clinicians involved in your care can view your results.

    Why Patients Trust Us

    Accredited, accurate, accountable

    Accredited
    EIAC-accredited (ISO 15189:2022) laboratory

    Independently audited to the international gold standard for medical testing quality and competence.

    Processed
    500K+
    lab tests delivered
    On time
    98.6%
    results on schedule
    Board-certified pathologists
    review every report
    Rated
    4.9
    from 12,000+ patients
    Same-day slots & home collection
    Book a clinic visit or have a phlebotomist come to you — available across the UAE, 7 days a week.
    Reports you can actually read
    Every result comes with reference ranges, plain-language notes, and a clear next step — not just numbers.
    Still Curious?

    Have a question we didn't cover?

    Our care team is here to help with bookings, preparation, and reading your results. We usually reply within one business day.