Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Connective Tissue and Related Disorders Panel Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
FBLN5 Gene Cutis Laxa Type 1A Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
EFEMP2 Gene Cutis Laxa Type 1B Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One Drop Blood on FTA Card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
FBLN5 Gene Cutis Laxa Type 2 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
ATP6V0A2 Gene Cutis Laxa Type 2A Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
PYCR1 Gene Cutis Laxa Type 2B Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ALDH18A1 Gene Cutis Laxa Type 3A Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
PYCR1 Gene Cutis Laxa Type 3B Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ELN Gene Cutis Laxa Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
COL5A1 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 12 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
COL5A2 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 12 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One Drop of Blood on FTA Card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
KSh 40,000
COL3A1 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TNXB Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
COL3A1 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
COL5A1 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
PLOD1 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 6 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
COL1A1 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 7A Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
COL1A2 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 7B Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ADAMTS2 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 7C Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
FKBP14 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Progressive Kyphoscoliosis Myopathy and Hearing Loss Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CHST14 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Musculocontractural Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
DSE Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Musculocontractural Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
B4GALT7 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Progeroid Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
B3GALT6 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Progeroid Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SLC39A13 Gene Spondylocheirodysplasia Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome-like Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
RIN2 Gene Macrocephaly Alopecia Cutis Laxa and Scoliosis Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Connective Tissue and Related Disorders Panel Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
FBLN5 Gene Cutis Laxa Type 1A Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
EFEMP2 Gene Cutis Laxa Type 1B Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One Drop Blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
FBLN5 Gene Cutis Laxa Type 2 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ATP6V0A2 Gene Cutis Laxa Type 2A Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PYCR1 Gene Cutis Laxa Type 2B Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ALDH18A1 Gene Cutis Laxa Type 3A Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PYCR1 Gene Cutis Laxa Type 3B Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ELN Gene Cutis Laxa Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
COL5A1 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 12 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
COL5A2 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 12 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One Drop of Blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
COL3A1 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 3 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TNXB Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 3 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
COL3A1 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
COL5A1 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PLOD1 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 6 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
COL1A1 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 7A Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
COL1A2 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 7B Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ADAMTS2 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 7C Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
FKBP14 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Progressive Kyphoscoliosis Myopathy and Hearing Loss Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CHST14 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Musculocontractural Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
DSE Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Musculocontractural Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
B4GALT7 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Progeroid Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
B3GALT6 Gene Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Progeroid Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SLC39A13 Gene Spondylocheirodysplasia Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome-like Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RIN2 Gene Macrocephaly Alopecia Cutis Laxa and Scoliosis Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Ehlers-Danlos & Hypermobility Syndromes answer different clinical questions. This catalogue supports a conversation with your clinician or counselor; it does not establish a diagnosis or replace an individual assessment.
Choosing a test
A comprehensive panel measures several related markers, while a single-marker test addresses a more focused question. A larger panel is not automatically the right choice. Discuss your symptoms, previous results and referral with a qualified clinician before selecting tests. Results should not be interpreted in isolation.
Before sample collection
Confirm the required tube, sample volume, any fasting instructions and the collection deadline for your chosen test. Tell the collection team about medication and recent treatment. Do not stop prescribed medication unless your clinician advises it. Home collection depends on the sample’s handling and transport requirements.
Common questions
Questions before booking
Should I choose a panel or a single-marker test for Ehlers-Danlos & Hypermobility Syndromes?+
A comprehensive panel measures several related markers, while a single-marker test addresses a more focused question. A larger panel is not automatically the right choice. Discuss your symptoms, previous results and referral with a qualified clinician before selecting tests. Results should not be interpreted in isolation. Free pre-test counselor guidance is available to help you understand the booking options.
Can I use SHIF/SHA or private insurance for these tests?+
Coverage depends on your scheme, the specific test, referral and authorization requirements, and the provider arrangement. Before booking, ask the laboratory and your insurer to verify eligibility, any co-payment, and whether direct billing or reimbursement applies. Listing a test here does not guarantee insurance coverage.
When should I arrange sample collection?+
Check the sample and preparation notes for the specific test, then confirm the collection time and reporting deadline with the laboratory. Same-day reporting, where listed, may depend on a collection cutoff and working days. Nationwide and home sample collection are available subject to location, sample suitability and transport arrangements.
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