Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Sodium Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Random urine sample. A minimum volume is required; confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 585
Sodium Serum Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum).
Timing on request
KSh 397
TLC Total Leucocyte Count Fluid Test
First-line screen
Body fluid sample (e.g., cerebrospinal fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, synovial fluid). Confirm the specific fluid type required with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 257
Urea Fluid Test
First-line screen
2 mL (minimum 1 mL) body fluid sample collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 280
Vgkc Voltage Gated Potassium Channel Antibody Csf Test
First-line screen
1 mL (0.5 mL min) CSF in a sterile screw-capped container.
Same DayReport available the same day if the sample is submitted by Tuesday or Friday by 9 AM.
KSh 20,000
VGKC Voltage Gated Potassium Channel Antibody Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Same DayReports are typically available on the same day as sample collection, provided samples are received by 9 AM on Tuesdays or Fridays.
KSh 20,000
Vitamin B1 Thiamine Pyrophosphate Blood Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. The tube must be completely wrapped in black paper or aluminium foil to protect from light.
See timing detailsSample received by Friday 9 am; report typically available Tuesday.
KSh 22,000
SCN4A Gene Potassium Aggravated Myotonia 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
Serpina1 Gene Antitrypsin Alpha-1 Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SCNN1A Gene Bronchiectasis with or Without Elevated Sweat Chloride Type 2 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
CPS1 Gene Carbamoylphosphate Synthetase I Deficiency 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
SLC26A3 Gene Diarrhea Type 1 Secretory Chloride Congenital Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
KSh 40,000
Spint2 Gene Diarrhea Type 3 Secretory Sodium Congenital Syndromic Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
GPI Gene Hemolytic Anemia Nonspherocytic Due to Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TRPM6 Gene Hypomagnesemia Type 1 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
FXYD2 Gene Hypomagnesemia Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CLDN16 Gene Hypomagnesemia Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA Card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
EGF Gene Hypomagnesemia Type 4 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
CLDN19 Gene Hypomagnesemia Type 5 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA Card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CNNM2 Gene Hypomagnesemia Type 6 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
SLC34A3 Gene Hypophosphatemic Rickets with Hypercalciuria 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
Fgf23 Gene Hypophosphatemic Rickets 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
SLC25A3 Gene Mitochondrial Phosphate Carrier Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
PRPS1 Gene Phosphoribosylpyrophosphate Synthetase Superactivity Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
PNPO Gene Pyridoxamine 5-Phosphate Oxidase Deficiency 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
RPIA Gene Ribose 5-Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Extracted DNA. A drop of blood on an FTA card may also be acceptable. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TPI1 Gene Triosephosphate Isomerase Deficiency 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
GALNT3 Gene Tumoral Calcinosis Hyperphosphatemic Familial Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm the current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
DMP1 Gene Hypophosphatemic Rickets Autosomal Recessive Type 1 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
ENPP1 Gene Hypophosphatemic Rickets Autosomal Recessive Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsfor the specific turnaround time.
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Sodium Random Urine Test
Sample type
Random urine sample. A minimum volume is required; confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Sodium Serum Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 397
First-line screen
TLC Total Leucocyte Count Fluid Test
Sample type
Body fluid sample (e.g., cerebrospinal fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, synovial fluid). Confirm the specific fluid type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 257
First-line screen
Urea Fluid Test
Sample type
2 mL (minimum 1 mL) body fluid sample collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 280
First-line screen
Vgkc Voltage Gated Potassium Channel Antibody Csf Test
Sample type
1 mL (0.5 mL min) CSF in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Same DayReport available the same day if the sample is submitted by Tuesday or Friday by 9 AM.
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
VGKC Voltage Gated Potassium Channel Antibody Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DayReports are typically available on the same day as sample collection, provided samples are received by 9 AM on Tuesdays or Fridays.
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
Vitamin B1 Thiamine Pyrophosphate Blood Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. The tube must be completely wrapped in black paper or aluminium foil to protect from light.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSample received by Friday 9 am; report typically available Tuesday.
Price
KSh 22,000
First-line screen
SCN4A Gene Potassium Aggravated Myotonia 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
Serpina1 Gene Antitrypsin Alpha-1 Deficiency 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
SCNN1A Gene Bronchiectasis with or Without Elevated Sweat Chloride Type 2 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
CPS1 Gene Carbamoylphosphate Synthetase I Deficiency 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
SLC26A3 Gene Diarrhea Type 1 Secretory Chloride Congenital Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Spint2 Gene Diarrhea Type 3 Secretory Sodium Congenital Syndromic Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GPI Gene Hemolytic Anemia Nonspherocytic Due to Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TRPM6 Gene Hypomagnesemia Type 1 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
FXYD2 Gene Hypomagnesemia Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CLDN16 Gene Hypomagnesemia Type 3 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
First-line screen
EGF Gene Hypomagnesemia Type 4 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
CLDN19 Gene Hypomagnesemia Type 5 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
First-line screen
CNNM2 Gene Hypomagnesemia Type 6 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SLC34A3 Gene Hypophosphatemic Rickets with Hypercalciuria 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
Fgf23 Gene Hypophosphatemic Rickets 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
SLC25A3 Gene Mitochondrial Phosphate Carrier Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PRPS1 Gene Phosphoribosylpyrophosphate Synthetase Superactivity Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PNPO Gene Pyridoxamine 5-Phosphate Oxidase Deficiency 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
RPIA Gene Ribose 5-Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Extracted DNA. A drop of blood on an FTA card may also be acceptable. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TPI1 Gene Triosephosphate Isomerase Deficiency 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
GALNT3 Gene Tumoral Calcinosis Hyperphosphatemic Familial Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm the current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
DMP1 Gene Hypophosphatemic Rickets Autosomal Recessive Type 1 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
ENPP1 Gene Hypophosphatemic Rickets Autosomal Recessive Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsfor the specific turnaround time.
Price
KSh 40,000
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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