Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
UQCRQ Gene Mitochondrial Complex III Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or blood spot on FTA card. 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
TTC19 Gene Mitochondrial Complex III Deficiency Nuclear Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (collected in a specific tube) or Extracted DNA. A single drop of blood on an FTA Card may also be acceptable. 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
UQCC2 Gene Mitochondrial Complex III Deficiency Nuclear Type 7 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
COA8 Gene Mitochondrial Complex IV Deficiency 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
Cox6b1 Gene Mitochondrial Complex IV Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
FASTKD2 Gene Mitochondrial Complex IV Deficiency 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
MTCO3 Gene Mitochondrial Complex IV Deficiency 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
PET100 Gene Mitochondrial Complex IV Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MTATP6 Gene Mitochondrial Complex V ATP Synthase 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
ATPAF2 Gene Mitochondrial Complex V ATP Synthase Deficiency Nuclear Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TMEM70 Gene Mitochondrial Complex V ATP Synthase Deficiency Nuclear Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ATP5F1E Gene Mitochondrial Complex V ATP Synthase Deficiency Nuclear Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. A dried blood spot on an FTA card may also be acceptable. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
ATP5F1A Gene Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency Nuclear Type 4 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
AKAP1 Gene Mitochondrial Disorders AKAP1 Related 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
DGUOK Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (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
SUCLA2 Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome 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
TK2 Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
RRM2B Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome 8B MNGIE Type 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
MGME1 Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Type 11 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
FBXL4 Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Type 13 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
POLG Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Type 4A Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop Blood on FTA Card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
POLG Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Type 4B 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
MPV17 Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Type 6 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One Drop Blood on FTA Card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
KSh 40,000
TWNK Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Type 7 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 exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
SUCLG1 Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Encephalomyopathic Type with Methylmalonic Aciduria Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MFF Gene Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MTCYB Gene Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
PUS1 Gene Mitochondrial Myopathy and Sideroblastic Anemia Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
POLG Gene Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Syndrome Without Leukoencephalopathy Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TYMP Gene Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Syndrome Without Leukoencephalopathy 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
UQCRQ Gene Mitochondrial Complex III Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or blood spot on FTA card. 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
TTC19 Gene Mitochondrial Complex III Deficiency Nuclear Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (collected in a specific tube) or Extracted DNA. A single drop of blood on an FTA Card may also be acceptable. 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
UQCC2 Gene Mitochondrial Complex III Deficiency Nuclear Type 7 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
COA8 Gene Mitochondrial Complex IV Deficiency 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
Cox6b1 Gene Mitochondrial Complex IV 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
FASTKD2 Gene Mitochondrial Complex IV Deficiency 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
MTCO3 Gene Mitochondrial Complex IV Deficiency 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
PET100 Gene Mitochondrial Complex IV Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MTATP6 Gene Mitochondrial Complex V ATP Synthase 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
ATPAF2 Gene Mitochondrial Complex V ATP Synthase Deficiency Nuclear Type 1 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
TMEM70 Gene Mitochondrial Complex V ATP Synthase Deficiency Nuclear Type 2 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
ATP5F1E Gene Mitochondrial Complex V ATP Synthase Deficiency Nuclear Type 3 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. A dried blood spot on an FTA card may also be acceptable. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ATP5F1A Gene Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency Nuclear Type 4 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
AKAP1 Gene Mitochondrial Disorders AKAP1 Related 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
DGUOK Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (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
SUCLA2 Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome 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
TK2 Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion 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
RRM2B Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome 8B MNGIE Type 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
MGME1 Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Type 11 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
FBXL4 Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Type 13 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
POLG Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Type 4A Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop Blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
POLG Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Type 4B 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
MPV17 Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Type 6 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
TWNK Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Type 7 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 exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SUCLG1 Gene Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Encephalomyopathic Type with Methylmalonic Aciduria Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MFF Gene Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy 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
MTCYB Gene Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy 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
PUS1 Gene Mitochondrial Myopathy and Sideroblastic Anemia Type 1 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
POLG Gene Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Syndrome Without Leukoencephalopathy Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TYMP Gene Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Syndrome Without Leukoencephalopathy 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 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.
