Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
TMCO1 Gene Craniofacial Dysmorphism Skeletal Anomalies and Mental Retardation Syndrome 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
FGFR2 Gene Beare-Stevenson Cutis Gyrata Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
FGFR2 Gene Bent Bone Dysplasia Syndrome 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
FGFR2 Gene Craniofacial-Skeletal-Dermatologic Dysplasia 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.
KSh 40,000
FGFR3 Gene Crouzon Syndrome with Acanthosis Nigricans Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is typically required for this test. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
FGFR2 Gene Antley-Bixler Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
FGFR2 Gene Apert Syndrome 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.
KSh 40,000
Disp1 Gene Craniofacial and Neurodevelopmental Abnormalities 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
JAG2 Gene Craniofacial and Neurodevelopmental Abnormalities JAG2 Related 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
VSX1 Gene Craniofacial Anomalies and Anterior Segment Dysgenesis Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
IL11RA Gene Craniosynostosis and Dental Anomalies 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
TWIST1 Gene Craniosynostosis Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
MSX2 Gene Craniosynostosis Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Tcf12 Gene Craniosynostosis Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ERF Gene Craniosynostosis 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
ZIC1 Gene Craniosynostosis Type 6 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
FGFR1 Gene Craniosynostosis FGFR1 Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is typically required. Confirm specific sample type and volume with the laboratory before collection.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm the current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
FGFR2 Gene Craniosynostosis Nonspecific 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
FGFR2 Gene Crouzon Syndrome 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
FGFR2 Gene Jackson-Weiss Syndrome 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
FGFR2 Gene LADD Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (specific collection kit). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
B3GAT3 Gene Multiple Joint Dislocations, Short Stature, Craniofacial Dysmorphism and Congenital Heart Defects Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
FGFR2 Gene Pfeiffer Syndrome 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
FGFR2 Gene Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
FGFR2 Gene Scaphocephaly Maxillary Retrusion and Mental Retardation 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.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TMCO1 Gene Craniofacial Dysmorphism Skeletal Anomalies and Mental Retardation Syndrome 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
FGFR2 Gene Beare-Stevenson Cutis Gyrata Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
FGFR2 Gene Bent Bone Dysplasia Syndrome 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
FGFR2 Gene Craniofacial-Skeletal-Dermatologic Dysplasia 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.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
FGFR3 Gene Crouzon Syndrome with Acanthosis Nigricans Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is typically required for this test. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
FGFR2 Gene Antley-Bixler Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
FGFR2 Gene Apert Syndrome 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.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Disp1 Gene Craniofacial and Neurodevelopmental Abnormalities 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
JAG2 Gene Craniofacial and Neurodevelopmental Abnormalities JAG2 Related 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
VSX1 Gene Craniofacial Anomalies and Anterior Segment Dysgenesis Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
IL11RA Gene Craniosynostosis and Dental Anomalies 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
TWIST1 Gene Craniosynostosis Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MSX2 Gene Craniosynostosis Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Tcf12 Gene Craniosynostosis Type 3 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ERF Gene Craniosynostosis 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
ZIC1 Gene Craniosynostosis Type 6 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
FGFR1 Gene Craniosynostosis FGFR1 Related Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is typically required. Confirm specific sample type and volume with the laboratory before collection.
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
FGFR2 Gene Craniosynostosis Nonspecific 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
FGFR2 Gene Crouzon Syndrome 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
FGFR2 Gene Jackson-Weiss Syndrome 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
FGFR2 Gene LADD Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (specific collection kit). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
B3GAT3 Gene Multiple Joint Dislocations, Short Stature, Craniofacial Dysmorphism and Congenital Heart Defects Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
FGFR2 Gene Pfeiffer Syndrome 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
FGFR2 Gene Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
FGFR2 Gene Scaphocephaly Maxillary Retrusion and Mental Retardation 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
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Craniosynostosis & Craniofacial Genetics 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 Craniosynostosis & Craniofacial Genetics?+
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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