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    DHA Medical Laboratory Technologist & Technician Licensing Examination - Dubai UAE

    Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist

    • DHADubai Health Authority (DHA)
    • Allied Health
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Medical Laboratory Technologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians
    • intermediate
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    DHA Medical Laboratory Technologist & Technician Licensing Examination - Dubai UAE
    The DHA Medical Laboratory Technologist exam is a mandatory licensing assessment for laboratory professionals seeking to practice in Dubai and across the UAE. The exam evaluates both theoretical knowledge and practical decision-making across core diagnostic laboratory disciplines.

    Candidates are tested on real-world laboratory scenarios involving hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, blood banking, quality control, and laboratory safety. Success requires understanding how laboratory results are generated, validated, interpreted, and applied in clinical contexts.

    Mind-Bloom helps candidates prepare using DHA-equivalent practice questions, case-based scenarios, and focused explanations designed to mirror the structure, difficulty, and thinking style of the actual exam. This allows you to identify weak areas, improve accuracy, and build exam confidence before test day.

    At a glance

    Licensing body

    Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

    Country

    United Arab Emirates

    Profession

    Medical Laboratory Technologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians

    Level

    intermediate

    Exam format

    Duration
    3 hours
    Questions
    150 MCQs
    Pass Score
    45-50%
    Exam Codes
    LAB5601 / LAB5631

    How the exam is weighted.

    Questions are distributed across topics by these weights. Put your time where the marks are.

    • Hematology15%
    • Microbiology15%
    • Clinical Chemistry15%
    • Blood Bank12%
    • Histo-and Cyto Techniques10%
    • Laboratory Operation8%
    • Immunology and Serology8%
    • Urinalysis and Other Body Fluid7%
    • Histopathology5%
    • Patient Safety and Professionalism5%

    Topics covered.

    Every topic in the official blueprint, with practice questions for each.

    • Clinical Chemistry

      Blood glucose, electrolytes, enzymes, lipids, liver and kidney function tests, analytical methods, and quality control procedures.

    • Hematology & Coagulation

      Complete blood counts, hemoglobin estimation, blood cell morphology, coagulation studies, anemia, leukemias, and bleeding disorders.

    • Medical Microbiology

      Specimen collection, culture techniques, bacterial identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and infection control principles.

    • Blood Bank & Transfusion Medicine

      ABO and Rh typing, crossmatching, antibody screening, transfusion reactions, and blood component handling.

    • Laboratory Safety & Quality Control

      Biosafety, laboratory hazards, quality assurance, equipment calibration, and regulatory compliance.

    • Immunology & Serology

      Antigen–antibody reactions, serological testing, autoimmune disorders, infectious disease markers, and immunoassay techniques.

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    Questions, answered

    The DHA exam is a licensing assessment required for medical laboratory professionals seeking to practice in Dubai, UAE. It evaluates competency across core laboratory disciplines including clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and blood banking.

    The passing score is typically 50% depending on the specific exam version. The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions with a 3-hour time limit.

    Candidates are typically allowed multiple attempts, but specific policies may vary. It is recommended to check the latest DHA guidelines for current attempt limits and waiting periods between retakes.

    Key focus areas include clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, blood banking/immunohematology, urinalysis, immunology/serology, and laboratory safety and quality control procedures.

    MindBloom provides comprehensive practice questions aligned with DHA exam topics, detailed explanations for each answer, timed practice sessions to simulate real exam conditions, and performance analytics to identify areas needing improvement.

    The exam usually consists of approximately 150 multiple-choice questions completed within a 3-hour time limit.

    Mind-Bloom questions are designed to reflect the style, difficulty, and clinical reasoning required in the DHA exam.

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