Alkaptonuria Urine Qualitative Test
- Sample type
- A 10 mL (minimum 5 mL) aliquot of freshly voided urine.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 8,000
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Amino Acid & Organic Acid Disorders
PKU/MSUD/Methylmalonic Acidemia Panels
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102 tests
Alkaptonuria Urine Quantitative Test
- Sample type
- A 15 mL (minimum 10 mL) random urine sample collected in a sterile, screw-capped container without preservatives.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 9,000
Amino Acid Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia Panel Quantitative CSF Plasma Test
- Sample type
- 1 mL (0.5 mL minimum) CSF in a sterile screw-capped vial and 2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Plasma should be transferred into a sterile screw-capped vial.
- Turnaround
- 3 Days Report available in 3 days, provided the sample is submitted by Monday or Wednesday by 5 PM.
- Price
- KSh 18,000
Amino Acid Quantitative CSF 45 Amino Acids Full Panel Test
- Sample type
- 1 mL (0.5 mL minimum) CSF in a sterile screw-capped container.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 15,000
Amino Acids Maple Syrup Urine Disease MSUD Panel Plasma Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (1 mL minimum) of plasma collected in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 12,000
Amino Acids Qualitative One Dimensional Urine Test
- Sample type
- First morning urine sample, 5 mL (2 mL minimum).
- Turnaround
- 2 Days Results are typically available within 2 days after sample receipt. Samples are processed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
- Price
- KSh 2,808
Amino Acids Qualitative Two Dimensional Urine Test
- Sample type
- 5 mL (2 mL minimum) of first morning urine.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 2,878
Amino Acids Qualitative CSF Test
- Sample type
- 1 mL (0.5 mL minimum) Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) in a sterile screw-capped vial.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 2,808
Amino Acids Qualitative Plasma Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma collected in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Clinical details and drug history must accompany the sample.
- Turnaround
- 2 Days Results are typically reported within 2 days after sample receipt.
- Price
- KSh 2,808
Amino Acids Qualitative Urine Plasma Test
- Sample type
- 5 mL (2 mL minimum) of first morning urine in a sterile screw-capped container. 2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma from a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube, transferred to a sterile screw-capped vial.
- Turnaround
- 2 Days Report available in 2 days after sample receipt (samples received Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 4 pm).
- Price
- KSh 6,000
Amino Acids Quantitative Urine 45 Amino Acids Full Panel Test
- Sample type
- Urine sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 15,000
Amino Acids Quantitative Blood 10 Amino Acids Test
- Sample type
- 1 drop of heel prick blood each on 3 spots of filter paper OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
- Turnaround
- 2 Days Results are typically available within 2 days after sample receipt, provided the sample is received by 4 pm on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
- Price
- KSh 11,000
Amino Acids Quantitative Plasma 45 Amino Acids Full Panel Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma collected in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Plasma should be transferred to a sterile screw-capped vial.
- Turnaround
- 3 Days Results are typically available within 3 days after sample receipt. Samples are accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays by 5 PM.
- Price
- KSh 15,000
Amino Acids Quantitative Urine Plasma 45 Amino Acids Full Panel Test
- Sample type
- 5 mL (2 mL min.) aliquot of first morning urine in a sterile screw-capped container. No preservative required. Additionally, 2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Transfer plasma into a sterile screw-capped vial.
- Turnaround
- 3 Days Results are typically available within 3 days of sample receipt, provided the sample is submitted by Monday or Wednesday at 5 PM.
- Price
- KSh 22,000
Biotinidase Newborn Screen Test
- Sample type
- A drop of heel prick blood on three spots of filter paper.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Results are typically available the next day for samples collected Monday to Friday by 9 AM.
- Price
- KSh 1,614
Biotinidase Activity Quantitative Blood Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube or 2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 10,400
Ferric Chloride Test Urine Test
- Sample type
- Urine sample.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 280
Galactose Quantitative Plasma Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL plasma in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Typically available within three days.
- Price
- KSh 3,744
Galactose 1-Phosphate Quantitative Blood Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (collected in a specific tube, confirm with the laboratory before booking).
- Turnaround
- See timing details Results are typically available within five days.
- Price
- KSh 3,978
Galactosemia Epimerase Quantitative Blood Test
- Sample type
- 4 mL (minimum 2 mL) of whole blood collected in a green top (sodium heparin) tube.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 5,733
Galactosemia GALT Gene Mutation Detection Test
- Sample type
- 4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 23,000
Galactosemia Classical Transferase Quantitative Blood Test
- Sample type
- 4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 4,446
Galactosemia Newborn Screen Test
- Sample type
- Dried blood spot collected on filter paper (typically via heel prick).
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 585
Galactosemia Panel 1 Test
- Sample type
- 4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. A control sample is also required.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 5,733
Galactosemia Panel 2 Test
- Sample type
- 4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube, 4 mL (2 mL minimum) CONTROL blood in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube, and 2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
- Turnaround
- 5 Days Results are typically available within 5 days. Confirm the exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 9,000
Galactosemia Panel 3 Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 5 Days Results typically reported within 5 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 9,126
Galactosemia Screening Blood Test
- Sample type
- 4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube AND 4 mL (2 mL minimum) CONTROL blood in a separate Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Ship refrigerated. Do not freeze.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Results are typically available the next day.
- Price
- KSh 1,638
IMD Panel Extended Test
- Sample type
- 1 drop of heel/finger prick blood on 3 spots of filter paper (available from LPL). 2 mL serum (1 mL minimum) from an SST tube. 2 mL plasma (1 mL minimum) from a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. 15 mL random urine (10 mL minimum) in a sterile screw-capped container without preservative.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Results are typically available three days after sample collection.
- Price
- KSh 26,000
Imd Panel Quantitative Blood Test
- Sample type
- Three spots of heel prick blood on filter paper.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Results are typically available the next day.
- Price
- KSh 14,000
Methylmalonic Acid Qualitative Urine Test
- Sample type
- First morning urine sample, minimum 5 ml, maximum 10 ml.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 585
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Amino Acid & Organic Acid Disorders 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 Amino Acid & Organic Acid Disorders?
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.