Deoxycorticosterone Test
- Sample type
- 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube.
- Turnaround
- 2–3 Weeks Sample by the 7th of the month; Report after 2-3 weeks.
- Price
- KSh 36,000
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Adrenal Gland Function Testing
Cortisol/ACTH/Aldosterone-Renin Panels
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- Nationwide & Home Sample Collection
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66 tests
Dhea Sulphate Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (serum).
- Turnaround
- See timing details Results are typically available daily.
- Price
- KSh 2,340
DHEA Stimulation by ACTH Test
- Sample type
- Two serum samples (2 mL or 0.5 mL minimum per tube) collected in SST tubes.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 14,000
DHEA Dehydroepiandrosterone Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST (Serum Separator Tube).
- Turnaround
- Same Day Sample collected on Tuesday or Friday by 11 am; report available on the same day.
- Price
- KSh 5,733
Immunohistochemistry ACTH Test
- Sample type
- Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block.
- Turnaround
- 5 Days Sample Daily by 6 pm; Report Block: 5 days. Tissue Biopsy: 5 days. Tissue Large Complex: 7 days.
- Price
- KSh 6,000
Mitotane Test
- Sample type
- Serum sample.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 30,000
Newborn Screening Panel 3 Test
- Sample type
- A blood sample collected via a heel prick onto three spots of filter paper.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 1,404
Newborn Screening Panel 4 Test
- Sample type
- One drop of heel prick blood on three spots of filter paper.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Results are typically available the next day, provided the sample is received by 9 AM Monday to Friday.
- Price
- KSh 2,340
Newborn Screening Panel Basic Test
- Sample type
- A blood sample is required. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Results are typically available the next day.
- Price
- KSh 3,276
Newborn Screening Panel NBS Quad Test
- Sample type
- One drop of heel prick blood on three spots of filter paper.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Results are typically available the next day.
- Price
- KSh 2,340
Plasma Renin Direct Test
- Sample type
- Plasma sample (collected in a specific tube, usually EDTA or heparinized). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 14,000
Pregnenolone Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (minimum 1 mL) serum from a red top tube (no additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
- Turnaround
- 3 Weeks Typically 2 to 3 weeks. Samples should be submitted by the 7th of the month.
- Price
- KSh 30,000
Steroid Panel 1 6 Steroids Test
- Sample type
- Minimum 2 mL serum collected in a red top tube (no additive). Avoid SST gel barrier tubes.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 9,000
Steroid Panel 2 9 Steroids Test
- Sample type
- Serum
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 10,000
Steroid Panel 3 15 Steroids Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum in a red top tube (no additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 11,000
Steroid Panel for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia CAH Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Red Top tube (No Additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 11,000
Steroid Panel for PCOS Nonclassical CAH Differentiation Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from one Red Top tube (No Additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Report typically available Wednesday or Saturday for samples collected Monday or Thursday by 9:00 AM.
- Price
- KSh 9,000
Steroid Panel for Premature Adrenarche Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL serum collected in a red top tube (no additive). Avoid SST gel barrier tubes.
- Turnaround
- 2 Days Typically 2 days for samples collected on Monday or Thursday.
- Price
- KSh 9,000
Steroid Panel 21 Hydroxylase Deficiency Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL of serum from a red top tube (no additive).
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 8,000
Steroid Androgen Profile for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 9,000
AAAS Gene Achalasia Addisonianism Alacrimia Syndrome Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
CYP17A1 Gene 17-Hydroxylation Activity Deficiency Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks Results are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
CYP21A2 Gene Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency 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
Por Gene Adrenal Hyperplasia Due To Cytochrome P450 Oxidoreductase Deficiency Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop Blood on FTA Card.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
CYP11B1 Gene Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to Steroid 11-Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks The source indicates 3 to 4 weeks.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
NR0B1 Gene Adrenal Hypoplasia Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a drop of blood on an FTA card.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
CYP11B2 Gene Hypoaldosteronism Congenital Due to CMO I Deficiency Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Panel Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA Card.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
CYP11A1 Gene Adrenal Insufficiency Congenital with 46XY Sex Reversal Partial or Complete 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
KCNJ5 Gene Hyperaldosteronism Type 3 Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks Results are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
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.