Comfortable draws
Customers describe blood collection as painless, including one visitor who felt no pain during the blood test.
PHD labs part of Al Borg Diagnostics
Al Garhoud
PHD labs part of Al Borg Diagnostics is a medical laboratory in Al Garhoud where customers come for blood tests, package guidance and results reports. Reviews point to quick service, clean surroundings and notably comfortable blood collection.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
101 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast results
Results are often delivered quickly; one reviewer specifically praised the speed and comprehensiveness of the reports.
Package guidance
Reception can explain packages and help you choose the tests that fit your needs and budget.
Clean facility
Several reviews mention a clean, neat lab, including a recent visit described as both fast and clean.
Home collection
A review describes early-morning weekend home collection for blood and stool samples as a practical alternative to hospital visits.
Membership savings
For people having regular check-ups, one reviewer reported that membership brought a 50% saving.
Easy parking
One visitor who travelled a long way still found parking easy to access at the branch.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask packages. Ask reception to explain the available packages and help match tests to your needs before choosing.
Check membership. If you have regular check-ups, ask about membership savings; one reviewer reported a 50% discount.
Ask home collection. If hospital visits are difficult, ask about early-morning weekend home collection for blood or stool samples.
Confirm timing. Confirm the expected turnaround and follow-up process before paying, given one report of results taking beyond 2–3 days.
Drive comfortably. If you are driving, allow for the branch’s convenient parking, which one visitor found easy to access.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Business Center - Shop No 20
Al Garhoud, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Result delay
One reviewer said a child’s result exceeded the promised 2–3 days and required repeated follow-ups without an update.
Branch complaint
A 2021 review about the Al Wasl branch reported rude service and an unsatisfactory response when the customer asked for a manager.
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The Bottom Line
PHD labs part of Al Borg Diagnostics in Al Garhoud is mainly praised for making routine testing straightforward. You can book blood tests, ask reception to compare packages, and receive results reports; reviewers repeatedly describe the service as quick and the facility as clean. Blood collection is another strong point, with several people saying the draw was painless or required only one prick.
The reception team is often credited with explaining tests clearly, including helping one customer choose a suitable allergy test. A pathologist was also reported to be available full time for questions, while another reviewer said a lab doctor explained abnormal results and suggested which medical specialty to consult. Those details make the lab useful when you want more help than simply handing over a sample.
There are practical extras worth asking about. One customer used early-morning weekend home collection for blood and stool samples, avoiding hospital registration and waiting. Another reported easy parking, and a regular customer said membership provided 50% off.
Turnaround is usually described as fast, but one older review warned of a child’s result taking longer than the promised 2–3 days, so confirm timing and follow-up arrangements at reception.