Laboratory
Iron & Ferritin Test
Laboratory
Iron & Ferritin Tests in the UAE.Compare 7 treatment prices from 7 providers.
Compare the cost of Iron & Ferritin Test in the UAE in one place: 7 published prices with source labels, what each provider charges, what each price includes. Prices range from AED 120 to AED 750. Typical cost: AED 200.
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Last Updated: August 2026
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Iron & Ferritin Test
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At a glance
- Typical price range
- AED 120 – 750
- Usually covered by
- Almadallah · Daman · Dubai Care
- Minimum compared markers
- Serum iron, ferritin and TIBC
- Sample
- Venous blood
- Preparation
- Provider-specific; morning fasting may be requested
- Kept separate
- Ferritin-only, CBC/anaemia panels and IV iron treatment
What full iron studies measure
This comparison covers panels that publish serum iron, ferritin and total iron-binding capacity together. Serum iron reflects circulating iron, ferritin generally reflects stored iron, and TIBC helps describe iron-binding capacity; transferrin saturation may be included or calculated from related measurements. Clinicians interpret the pattern rather than relying on one number. A ferritin-only test, CBC or broad anaemia package answers a different question and is not treated as the same product.
Iron and ferritin panel prices in the UAE
Published comparable prices on this page currently run from AED 120 to AED 750 across 7 UAE providers and were last checked August 2026. Each accepted offer has one firm own-site price and an itemised marker list containing serum iron, ferritin and TIBC. Prices described only as “from”, a range, an expired or undated promotion, or a sum of separately priced tests are not used as evergreen comparison prices.
The marker list is the comparison boundary
The minimum comparable panel contains serum iron, ferritin and TIBC. Transferrin saturation is useful context and is shown when the provider includes it, but providers do not publish identical marker sets. CBC, folate, vitamin B12, reticulocytes and inflammation markers move an offer into a wider anaemia or wellness panel. The page records extra markers without implying that a larger panel is automatically more suitable.
Sample, fasting and preparation
A trained professional takes a venous blood sample at a clinic or at home where that service is published. Preparation varies because ferritin alone usually needs no fasting, while serum iron can vary with meals and time of day. Some providers request an overnight fast, a morning draw or a pause in iron supplements; others publish no fasting requirement. Follow the instructions for the exact booked panel and ask the clinician before stopping prescribed supplements or medicines.
Why results need clinical context
Ferritin can rise with inflammation, infection, liver disease and other conditions, so a normal or high result does not always rule out restricted iron availability. Serum iron also varies during the day and after meals. The result pattern, symptoms, medical history and sometimes CBC or inflammation markers guide interpretation. Do not start, stop or change iron treatment from a self-requested panel without clinical advice; excess iron can also be harmful.
How to compare providers
Check the exact analytes before comparing prices. Then compare whether collection is at home or in a clinic, the service area, any nurse call-out fee, preparation instructions, promised turnaround and whether a clinician reviews the result. Blank details mean the provider did not publish them on the product page; they are not an invitation to assume that a service is included. Confirm the final price and instructions directly before booking.
Insurance and self-pay testing
An iron-studies panel may be covered when a clinician documents a medical indication and the test follows the policy’s referral and network rules. Self-requested screening, home collection or clinician review may be handled differently. The listed figures are published cash prices, not insured co-pay estimates. Ask the insurer and laboratory whether a referral, prior approval or network laboratory is required.
Frequently asked questions
Is a ferritin test the same as full iron studies?
No. Ferritin is one marker that generally reflects iron stores. This comparison requires serum iron, ferritin and TIBC in the same priced panel; transferrin saturation is shown where included.
Is a CBC included?
Not on this comparison axis. CBC is a separate blood-cell test. Providers that sell CBC with iron, vitamin B12, folate or other markers are treated as wider anaemia panels.
Do I need to fast before an iron and ferritin panel?
Instructions vary. Ferritin alone usually does not require fasting, but serum iron can vary after meals and by time of day. Follow the exact provider instructions; some request a morning sample and an overnight fast.
Should I stop iron supplements before the test?
Some providers publish a temporary pause, while others do not. Ask the ordering clinician or laboratory for the exact panel instructions and do not stop prescribed treatment without clinical advice.
Can I book the panel at home?
Several providers publish home collection, while others publish clinic details only. Check the service area and whether a nurse call-out fee is included before booking.
How long do results take?
Published turnaround ranges from same-day reporting to several days, but some providers state no result time. Use only the time on the exact product page and confirm it before booking.
Can inflammation affect ferritin?
Yes. Ferritin can rise with inflammation, infection, liver disease and other conditions. A clinician may interpret it alongside transferrin saturation, CBC, inflammation markers and the clinical history.
Does UAE health insurance cover iron studies?
It may when medically indicated and ordered through the policy’s required network and referral route. Coverage, co-pay and home-collection rules vary, so confirm them with the insurer and provider.
Prices are collected from each provider’s own published pages. They are indicative and subject to change. Confirm the final price and what it covers with the provider. Facility licence status is checked against the regulator’s available records; that is not an endorsement of clinical quality or outcomes. This is general information, not medical advice.