PCR test results took about 3 days earlier, this time is likely to decrease according to clinics in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. With a surge in demand for PCR tests, wait times for test results have grown from 24 hours to 48 hours or more. But, this number could reduce shortly with hospitals and clinics improving systems to meet up with demands. Increased travel, more testing requirements, and a growing number of cases have all contributed to the recent increase in demand for tests.