National Reference Laboratory

National Reference Laboratory (NRL), a Mubadala Health partner, is focused on increasing the quality, spectrum, coverage and overall efficiency of laboratory testing in the UAE and GCC region. NRL implements international best-practice laboratory processes and aims to set the benchmark for quality standards in the region.

It was established in 2010. NRL has grown from a single standalone reference laboratory to a network of 10 state-of-art facilities across the UAE. NRL provides world-class diagnostic services to the Mubadala Health network as well as partnering with 250+ clients from a range of market segments, including: private and government hospitals, medical centers and clinics, corporate organizations and other reference laboratories.

NRL offers a comprehensive menu of tests, providing a complete solution for all clinical testing needs in an efficient and high-quality environment. NRL performs 98% of tests in-country allowing for improved patient care as a result of a quicker turnaround time, greater quality control and a reduction in logistics-related costs.