17 Hydroxy Corticosteroids 17 Ketosteroids 24 Hour Urine Test
- Sample type
- 24-hour urine collection.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 35,000
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Adrenal Gland Function Testing
Cortisol/ACTH/Aldosterone-Renin Panels
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Test comparison
66 tests
17 Hydroxy Corticosteroids 17OHCS 24 Hour Urine Test
- Sample type
- 20 mL (10 mL minimum) well-mixed aliquot of a 24-hour urine collection. Add appropriate volume of 50% HCl to maintain pH below 5. Record 24-hour urine volume on the test request form and urine container. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 20,000
17 Hydroxyprogesterone Test
- Sample type
- Serum (Blood sample)
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 30,000
17 Hydroxyprogesterone Newborn Screen CAH Screen Test
- Sample type
- Dried blood spot collected on filter paper.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 585
17 Hydroxyprogesterone 17OHP Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 3,042
17-Hydroxyprogesterone 17OHP Stimulation by ACTH Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 6,084
17 Ketosteroids 24 Hour Urine Test
- Sample type
- 24-hour urine collection.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 17,000
ACTH Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (usually collected in a specific type of tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 3,463
Aldosterone Renin Direct Ratio Plasma Test
- Sample type
- 3 mL (2.5 mL minimum) of plasma collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 19,000
Aldosterone 24 Hour Urine Test
- Sample type
- A 24-hour urine collection. A specific container will be provided by the laboratory.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 3,744
Aldosterone Plasma Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Minimum volume: 2.5 mL.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 3,744
Androstenedione Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample.
- Turnaround
- Same Day Samples collected by 11 AM on Monday or Thursday may have results available the same day.
- Price
- KSh 6,000
Androstenedione Stimulation by ACTH Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample.
- Turnaround
- Same Day Reports are typically available on the same day if samples are received by 4 PM on Mondays or Thursdays.
- Price
- KSh 10,000
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme ACE Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Daily.
- Price
- KSh 2,340
Angiotensin II Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
- Turnaround
- 2–3 Weeks Report available approximately 2-3 weeks after sample receipt (if received by the 7th of the month).
- Price
- KSh 26,000
Catecholamines Fractionated 24-Hour Urine Test
- Sample type
- 24-hour urine collection. A specific container will be provided by the laboratory.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 12,000
Corticosterone Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from a Red Top tube (No Additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 8,000
Cortisol Serum Evening Sample Test
- Sample type
- Serum (Blood sample)
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 1,287
Cortisol Serum Midnight Sample Test
- Sample type
- Serum sample.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 1,287
Cortisol Serum Morning Sample Test
- Sample type
- Serum (blood sample)
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 1,287
Cortisol Free Serum Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a red top tube (no additive). Avoid SST gel barrier tubes.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 30,000
Cortisol Free 24 Hour Urine Test
- Sample type
- 24-hour urine collection.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 1,872
Cortisol Serum Morning Evening Samples Test
- Sample type
- Two serum samples (2 mL per sample, 1 mL minimum) collected in Serum Separator Tubes (SST).
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 2,340
Cortisol Stimulation by ACTH Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST) for each timed specimen. Three tubes are required: baseline, 30 minutes post-ACTH, and 60 minutes post-ACTH.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Daily.
- Price
- KSh 3,861
Cortisol Suppression by Dexamethasone Overnight High Dose Test
- Sample type
- Two blood samples: one collected in the morning before taking dexamethasone, and a second collected the following morning after taking dexamethasone.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 2,574
Cortisol Suppression by Dexamethasone Overnight Low Dose Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (2 mL minimum, 1 mL)
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 1,287
Cortisol Saliva Test
- Sample type
- Saliva sample.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 4,680
Cortisone Compound E 24 Hour Urine Test
- Sample type
- A 10 mL (minimum 5 mL) aliquot of 24-hour urine collected in a screw-capped container.
- Turnaround
- 2–3 Weeks Results are typically available 2-3 weeks after sample receipt.
- Price
- KSh 60,000
Cortisone Cortisol Ratio Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Reports available on Wednesday or Saturday, provided samples are submitted by Monday or Thursday at 9 AM.
- Price
- KSh 5,850
Cortisone Serum Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (Serum). Minimum volume: 1 mL, preferred volume: 2 mL. Collected in a red top tube without additives. Avoid SST gel barrier tubes.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 5,850
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Adrenal Gland Function Testing 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 Adrenal Gland Function Testing?
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.