Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Insulin Antibodies Highly Sensitive Test
First-line screen
2 mL (minimum 1 mL) of serum in a red top (no additive) tube.
3 WeeksSamples collected by the 7th of the month typically have results available within 2 to 3 weeks.
KSh 30,000
Insulin Fasting and Post Prandial PP Panel Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 3,627
Insulin Response to Glucose 5 Hours Test
First-line screen
Multiple timed blood samples (plasma and serum) collected over 5 hours after a glucose load. Specific volumes and tube types are required for each sample.
Timing on request
KSh 21,000
Islet Cell Antibody Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
KSh 6,000
Islet Cell Antibody In Dilutions Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Timing on request
KSh 9,000
Ketone Body Beta Hydroxybutyrate Serum Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
Same DaySame-day reporting for samples collected by 4 PM.
KSh 3,510
Microalbumin/Albumin 1st Morning Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 1,333
Nterminal Pro B Type Natriuretic Peptide Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
Nx Gen Sequencing Maturity Onset Diabetes of Young MODY Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. A completed Genomics Clinical Information Requisition Form (Form 20) is required.
30 Working DaysReports are typically available within 30 working days.
KSh 40,000
Proinsulin Test
First-line screen
Serum
3 WeeksResults are typically available 2 to 3 weeks after sample collection. Sample collection should ideally be done by the 7th of the month.
KSh 44,000
Urine Reducing Substances Test
First-line screen
Urine sample. A mid-stream clean catch urine sample is preferred.
Timing on request
KSh 280
Urine Glucose Test
First-line screen
Urine sample. A clean-catch midstream urine sample is preferred.
Timing on request
KSh 187
DNAJC3 Gene Ataxia Combined Cerebellar and Peripheral with Hearing Loss and Diabetes Mellitus 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
Diabetes and Obesity Panel 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
UPD Chr 6 Gene 6q24-Related Transient Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 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
AVPR2 Gene Diabetes Insipidus Nephrogenic X-Linked Genetic Test
First-line screen
Typically requires a blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
AVP Gene Diabetes Insipidus Neurohypophyseal 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
INS Gene Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 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
HNF1A Gene Diabetes Mellitus Insulin-Dependent Type 20 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
Insulin Resistance and Acanthosis Nigricans Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GLIS3 Gene Diabetes Mellitus Neonatal Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ABCC8 Gene Diabetes Mellitus Noninsulin-Dependent Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
AKT2 Gene Diabetes Mellitus Noninsulin-Dependent Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
KCNJ11 Gene Diabetes Mellitus Noninsulin-Dependent 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. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
ABCC8 Gene Diabetes Mellitus Permanent Neonatal Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
ABCC8 Gene Diabetes Mellitus Transient Neonatal Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
IGF2 Gene Diabetes IGF2 Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop Blood on FTA Card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
KSh 40,000
SLC5A1 Gene Glucose Galactose Malabsorption Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
HFE Gene Hemochromatosis Classical Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm 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
First-line screen
Insulin Antibodies Highly Sensitive Test
Sample type
2 mL (minimum 1 mL) of serum in a red top (no additive) tube.
Turnaround
3 WeeksSamples collected by the 7th of the month typically have results available within 2 to 3 weeks.
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
Insulin Fasting and Post Prandial PP Panel Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,627
First-line screen
Insulin Response to Glucose 5 Hours Test
Sample type
Multiple timed blood samples (plasma and serum) collected over 5 hours after a glucose load. Specific volumes and tube types are required for each sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
Islet Cell Antibody Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Islet Cell Antibody In Dilutions Test
Sample type
2 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Ketone Body Beta Hydroxybutyrate Serum Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting for samples collected by 4 PM.
Price
KSh 3,510
First-line screen
Microalbumin/Albumin 1st Morning Random Urine Test
Sample type
Urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,333
First-line screen
Nterminal Pro B Type Natriuretic Peptide Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Nx Gen Sequencing Maturity Onset Diabetes of Young MODY Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. A completed Genomics Clinical Information Requisition Form (Form 20) is required.
Turnaround
30 Working DaysReports are typically available within 30 working days.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Proinsulin Test
Sample type
Serum
Turnaround
3 WeeksResults are typically available 2 to 3 weeks after sample collection. Sample collection should ideally be done by the 7th of the month.
Price
KSh 44,000
First-line screen
Urine Reducing Substances Test
Sample type
Urine sample. A mid-stream clean catch urine sample is preferred.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 280
First-line screen
Urine Glucose Test
Sample type
Urine sample. A clean-catch midstream urine sample is preferred.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 187
First-line screen
DNAJC3 Gene Ataxia Combined Cerebellar and Peripheral with Hearing Loss and Diabetes Mellitus 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
Diabetes and Obesity Panel 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
UPD Chr 6 Gene 6q24-Related Transient Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 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
AVPR2 Gene Diabetes Insipidus Nephrogenic X-Linked Genetic Test
Sample type
Typically requires a blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
AVP Gene Diabetes Insipidus Neurohypophyseal 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
INS Gene Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 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
HNF1A Gene Diabetes Mellitus Insulin-Dependent Type 20 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, 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
Insulin Resistance and Acanthosis Nigricans Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GLIS3 Gene Diabetes Mellitus Neonatal Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ABCC8 Gene Diabetes Mellitus Noninsulin-Dependent Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
AKT2 Gene Diabetes Mellitus Noninsulin-Dependent Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
KCNJ11 Gene Diabetes Mellitus Noninsulin-Dependent 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. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ABCC8 Gene Diabetes Mellitus Permanent Neonatal Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. 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
ABCC8 Gene Diabetes Mellitus Transient Neonatal Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
IGF2 Gene Diabetes IGF2 Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop Blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SLC5A1 Gene Glucose Galactose Malabsorption Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
HFE Gene Hemochromatosis Classical Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). 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
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
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Diabetes Diagnosis & Monitoring 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 Diabetes Diagnosis & Monitoring?+
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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