Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Hypercalcemia Panel 2 Test
First-line screen
6 mL (4 mL minimum) serum from two Serum Separator Tubes (SST).
See timing detailsDaily.
KSh 8,000
Hypertension Panel Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube; 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube.
See timing detailsDaily.
KSh 3,510
Kidney Panel Extended Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 3,510
Kidney Panel KFT Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 1,872
Lactate Dehydrogenase Fluid Test
First-line screen
Pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, or other relevant body fluid as determined by your doctor. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 819
Magnesium 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
24-hour urine collection.
Timing on request
KSh 1,404
Magnesium Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Random urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 1,404
Magnesium Serum Test
First-line screen
Serum (blood sample)
Timing on request
KSh 1,170
Osmolal Gap Serum Test
First-line screen
3 mL of serum from an SST tube and 2 mL of plasma from a Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube.
Same DayReports are typically available on the same day if samples are collected by 4 PM.
KSh 2,293
Osmolality Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube. Serum must be separated within 1 hour of collection.
Same DaySame day reporting if the sample is received by 3 pm.
KSh 1,614
Osmolality Urine Test
First-line screen
A minimum of 3 mL (5 mL preferred) of random urine.
Same DaySame-day reporting if the sample is submitted by 3 PM.
KSh 1,614
Osmolality Urine Serum Ratio Test
First-line screen
Serum: 2 mL (1.5 mL minimum) from a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Urine: 5 mL (3 mL minimum) random urine sample. Do not use preservatives.
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if the sample is collected by 3 PM.
KSh 2,901
Osteoscreen Panel Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
Packed Cell Volume (PCV) Body Fluids Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected via venipuncture).
Timing on request
KSh 280
Phosphorus 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
24-hour urine collection.
Timing on request
KSh 585
Phosphorus Random Urine Test
First-line screen
A random urine sample is required. Please collect urine in a clean container provided by the laboratory.
Timing on request
KSh 585
Phosphorus Serum Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 374
Polarizing Microscopy Body Fluids Test
First-line screen
5 mL (2 mL minimum) of body fluid in a sterile, screw-capped container. The sample should be shipped refrigerated. Do not freeze the sample.
Same DaySample received daily by 2 pm; report available same day.
KSh 702
Potassium 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot of 24-hour urine collected in a provided container.
Timing on request
KSh 538
Potassium Fluid Test
First-line screen
Body fluid sample (e.g., blood, urine). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 538
Potassium Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Random urine sample (typically 10-20 mL).
Timing on request
KSh 538
Potassium Serum Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum)
Timing on request
KSh 397
Protein Total 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 24-hour urine collection. A special container will be provided.
Timing on request
KSh 585
Protein Total Body Fluids Test
First-line screen
Synovial fluid (2 mL minimum, 1 mL preferred) in a red top tube (no additive) or other body fluid (10 mL minimum, 5 mL preferred) in a screw-capped container. Please specify the fluid source on the test request form and container.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day.
KSh 374
Protein Total CSF Test
First-line screen
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sample.
Timing on request
KSh 374
Protein Total Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Random urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 585
Protein Total Serum Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 397
Sodium Osmolality Ratio Serum Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 1,872
Sodium 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 24-hour urine collection. A special container will be provided.
Timing on request
KSh 585
Sodium Fluid Test
First-line screen
Serum or plasma sample.
Timing on request
KSh 397
First-line screen
Hypercalcemia Panel 2 Test
Sample type
6 mL (4 mL minimum) serum from two Serum Separator Tubes (SST).
Turnaround
See timing detailsDaily.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Hypertension Panel Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube; 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsDaily.
Price
KSh 3,510
First-line screen
Kidney Panel Extended Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 3,510
First-line screen
Kidney Panel KFT Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,872
First-line screen
Lactate Dehydrogenase Fluid Test
Sample type
Pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, or other relevant body fluid as determined by your doctor. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 819
First-line screen
Magnesium 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
24-hour urine collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,404
First-line screen
Magnesium Random Urine Test
Sample type
Random urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,404
First-line screen
Magnesium Serum Test
Sample type
Serum (blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,170
First-line screen
Osmolal Gap Serum Test
Sample type
3 mL of serum from an SST tube and 2 mL of plasma from a Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube.
Turnaround
Same DayReports are typically available on the same day if samples are collected by 4 PM.
Price
KSh 2,293
First-line screen
Osmolality Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube. Serum must be separated within 1 hour of collection.
Turnaround
Same DaySame day reporting if the sample is received by 3 pm.
Price
KSh 1,614
First-line screen
Osmolality Urine Test
Sample type
A minimum of 3 mL (5 mL preferred) of random urine.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting if the sample is submitted by 3 PM.
Price
KSh 1,614
First-line screen
Osmolality Urine Serum Ratio Test
Sample type
Serum: 2 mL (1.5 mL minimum) from a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Urine: 5 mL (3 mL minimum) random urine sample. Do not use preservatives.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if the sample is collected by 3 PM.
Price
KSh 2,901
First-line screen
Osteoscreen Panel Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Packed Cell Volume (PCV) Body Fluids Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected via venipuncture).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 280
First-line screen
Phosphorus 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
24-hour urine collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Phosphorus Random Urine Test
Sample type
A random urine sample is required. Please collect urine in a clean container provided by the laboratory.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Phosphorus Serum Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 374
First-line screen
Polarizing Microscopy Body Fluids Test
Sample type
5 mL (2 mL minimum) of body fluid in a sterile, screw-capped container. The sample should be shipped refrigerated. Do not freeze the sample.
Turnaround
Same DaySample received daily by 2 pm; report available same day.
Price
KSh 702
First-line screen
Potassium 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot of 24-hour urine collected in a provided container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 538
First-line screen
Potassium Fluid Test
Sample type
Body fluid sample (e.g., blood, urine). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 538
First-line screen
Potassium Random Urine Test
Sample type
Random urine sample (typically 10-20 mL).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 538
First-line screen
Potassium Serum Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 397
First-line screen
Protein Total 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 24-hour urine collection. A special container will be provided.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Protein Total Body Fluids Test
Sample type
Synovial fluid (2 mL minimum, 1 mL preferred) in a red top tube (no additive) or other body fluid (10 mL minimum, 5 mL preferred) in a screw-capped container. Please specify the fluid source on the test request form and container.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day.
Price
KSh 374
First-line screen
Protein Total CSF Test
Sample type
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 374
First-line screen
Protein Total Random Urine Test
Sample type
Random urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Protein Total Serum Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 397
First-line screen
Sodium Osmolality Ratio Serum Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,872
First-line screen
Sodium 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 24-hour urine collection. A special container will be provided.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Sodium Fluid Test
Sample type
Serum or plasma sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 397
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Clinical Chemistry & Electrolyte Panels 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 Clinical Chemistry & Electrolyte Panels?+
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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