Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Germ Cell Tumor Panel Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 6,000
HBDH Alpha-Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (Serum)
See timing detailsDaily turnaround time.
KSh 585
Lactate Csf Test
First-line screen
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sample.
Timing on request
KSh 2,269
Lactate Plasma Test
First-line screen
Plasma sample.
Timing on request
KSh 2,269
Lactate Plasma Post Exercise Test
First-line screen
Plasma sample collected after a standardized exercise protocol. Confirm specific exercise protocol and timing requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 2,269
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
Lactate Dehydrogenase Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum)
Timing on request
KSh 842
Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy LHON Mitochondrial Mutation Detection Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 50,000
Leigh Syndrome Mitochondrial Mutation Detection Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsResults are typically reported by Friday, provided the sample is submitted by Monday 9 am.
KSh 15,000
MERRF Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibres Mutation Detection Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 32,000
Mitochondrial Antibody AMA IFA Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Same DaySame day report if sample received by 9 am.
KSh 3,978
Mitochondrial Antibody AMA IFA in Dilutions Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 9,000
Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy Lactic Acidosis and Strokelike Episodes MELAS Mutation Detection Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one week. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 15,000
Mitochondrial Mutation Detection Comprehensive Panel 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.
Timing on request
KSh 60,000
Pyruvate Pyruvic Acid Test
First-line screen
3 mL (minimum 2 mL) of whole blood collected in a Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 9,000
NGSMito Comprehensive Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
NGSMito Genome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
COQ2 Gene Coenzyme Q10 Deficiency 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
PDSS1 Gene Coenzyme Q10 Deficiency Type 2 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
PDSS2 Gene Coenzyme Q10 Deficiency Type 3 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.
KSh 40,000
COQ9 Gene Coenzyme Q10 Deficiency Type 5 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
MTCO1 Gene Cytochrome C Oxidase 1 Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
MTCO2 Gene Cytochrome C Oxidase 2 Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of Blood on FTA Card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
KSh 40,000
MTCO3 Gene Cytochrome c Oxidase 3 Deficiency 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
MTTL2 Gene Encephalomyopathy Mitochondrial MTTL2 Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MTTR Gene Encephalomyopathy Mitochondrial MTTR Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA Card.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
DNM1L Gene Encephalopathy Lethal Due to Defective Mitochondrial Peroxisomal Fission 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
Vdac1 Gene Encephalopathy Mitochondrial Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Cox10 Gene Encephalopathy Mitochondrial with Proximal Renal Tubulopathy Due to Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MTTW Gene Encephalopathy Mitochondrial MTTW Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Germ Cell Tumor Panel Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
HBDH Alpha-Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase Test
Sample type
Blood sample (Serum)
Turnaround
See timing detailsDaily turnaround time.
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Lactate Csf Test
Sample type
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,269
First-line screen
Lactate Plasma Test
Sample type
Plasma sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,269
First-line screen
Lactate Plasma Post Exercise Test
Sample type
Plasma sample collected after a standardized exercise protocol. Confirm specific exercise protocol and timing requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 2,269
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
Lactate Dehydrogenase Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 842
First-line screen
Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy LHON Mitochondrial Mutation Detection Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 50,000
First-line screen
Leigh Syndrome Mitochondrial Mutation Detection Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically reported by Friday, provided the sample is submitted by Monday 9 am.
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
MERRF Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibres Mutation Detection Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 32,000
First-line screen
Mitochondrial Antibody AMA IFA Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Same DaySame day report if sample received by 9 am.
Price
KSh 3,978
First-line screen
Mitochondrial Antibody AMA IFA in Dilutions Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy Lactic Acidosis and Strokelike Episodes MELAS Mutation Detection Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one week. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
Mitochondrial Mutation Detection Comprehensive Panel 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
Timing on request
Price
KSh 60,000
First-line screen
Pyruvate Pyruvic Acid Test
Sample type
3 mL (minimum 2 mL) of whole blood collected in a Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
NGSMito Comprehensive Genetic Test
Sample type
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
NGSMito Genome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
COQ2 Gene Coenzyme Q10 Deficiency 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
PDSS1 Gene Coenzyme Q10 Deficiency Type 2 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
PDSS2 Gene Coenzyme Q10 Deficiency Type 3 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.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
COQ9 Gene Coenzyme Q10 Deficiency Type 5 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MTCO1 Gene Cytochrome C Oxidase 1 Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MTCO2 Gene Cytochrome C Oxidase 2 Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of Blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MTCO3 Gene Cytochrome c Oxidase 3 Deficiency 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
MTTL2 Gene Encephalomyopathy Mitochondrial MTTL2 Related 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
MTTR Gene Encephalomyopathy Mitochondrial MTTR Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
DNM1L Gene Encephalopathy Lethal Due to Defective Mitochondrial Peroxisomal Fission 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
Vdac1 Gene Encephalopathy Mitochondrial 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
Cox10 Gene Encephalopathy Mitochondrial with Proximal Renal Tubulopathy Due to Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency 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
MTTW Gene Encephalopathy Mitochondrial MTTW Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Mitochondrial & Oxidative Phosphorylation 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 Mitochondrial & Oxidative Phosphorylation 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.
Mitochondrial Genome Sequencing and Analysis examines your mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), which is involved in energy production within cells. This test looks for changes in the mtDNA that might be linked to certain health conditions.
Mitochondrial Genome Sequencing Data Analysis examines the genetic material in mitochondria, which are responsible for energy production in cells. This test can help identify genetic variations linked to mitochondrial diseases, potentially affecting muscles and nerves. The service is available across Kenya.