DHA exam for lab technician (laboratory technologist)
The DHA paper for laboratory staff is titled Medical Laboratory Technologist. It has 150 multiple choice questions in 3 hours, the pass mark is 50 percent and the fee is USD 240. The PQR asks for a BSc in a laboratory subject.
DHA exam for laboratory technologists: the main facts
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| Item | Medical Laboratory Technologist |
|---|---|
| Exam code | LAB5631 |
| Questions | 150 multiple choice |
| Time | 3 hours, including registration and the introduction |
| Pass mark | 50 percent |
| Fee | USD 240 |
| Language | English |
| Attempts | 3, counted across all UAE authorities |
DHA reserves the right to change the format, content or pass score without notice. Check DHA's own guideline before you book.
Fees and refunds
The fee for the technologist paper is USD 240, paid to Prometric by card when you book. DHA's manual says exam fees are non-refundable, including rescheduling, cancelling and not turning up. You can reschedule up to 5 calendar days before the exam, and the test centre may charge its own fee.
This page covers the exam fee only. We did not find other DHA licensing fees in the documents we read.
Who can apply
- A BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or Biomedical Science.
- No years of experience are required. DHA marks this with an asterisk that refers to its discontinuity-of-practice criteria.
The DHA documents we read list a Technologist paper. They do not list a separate laboratory technician paper, so if you hold a diploma, ask DHA which title applies to you. UAE nationals and children of Emirati women are exempt from the exam.
Topics and pass mark
DHA lists 9 topics for the laboratory paper in its guideline. It does not publish how much each topic counts. The pass mark is 50 percent of the 150 questions. DHA does not share your score, only Pass or Fail.
Booking, attempts and the licence
The route is: Sheryan account, DHA Unique ID, Eligibility ID, then a slot at Prometric. A pass gives you a Registration Certificate valid for one year from the result date. It is not a licence. A licensed facility must activate it.
- The exam is delivered by Prometric. You book it through your Sheryan account after DHA gives you an Eligibility ID.
- You get three attempts in total, counted across all UAE health authorities, with no fixed waiting time between them.
- After three failed attempts you are blocked from reapplying to DHA for two years.
- Pass or Fail appears in Sheryan within 2 working days. The score itself is not shared.
- Arrive 30 minutes early with the passport that matches your Sheryan name.
One DHA licensing manual (v1.3, section 7.18) says an applicant may apply for two additional attempts. That differs from the three-in-total rule and we did not read its context, so check both documents with DHA before you rely on either.
Other Gulf regulators
Saudi Arabia has the SLLE for laboratory specialists (pass score 530) and a technician blueprint at 55 percent, see the SCFHS laboratory page. Qatar uses 50 percent, see Qatar for other professions. Kuwait lists a Lab Technician paper at 60 percent, see the Kuwait MOH hub. Back to the DHA hub.
Common questions
What is the DHA exam for lab technician?
DHA lists a Medical Laboratory Technologist paper with 150 multiple choice questions in 3 hours. Check with DHA which title fits your degree.
What is the DHA exam for lab technologist pass mark?
50 percent. DHA shows only Pass or Fail.
What is the DHA license for lab technician process?
Apply in Sheryan, get an Eligibility ID, pass the exam at Prometric, then a licensed facility activates your Registration Certificate.
How much is the DHA exam for lab technologist?
USD 240, paid to Prometric by card. It is not refundable.
Is there a DHA syllabus for laboratory?
DHA lists 9 topics in its guideline but does not publish weights.
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