Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
MRPS16 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation 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
VARS2 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 20 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
TARS2 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 21 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card. A detailed clinical history and pedigree chart of affected family members are required.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
ATP5F1A Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 22 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GTPBP3 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 23 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
NARS2 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 24 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
MARS2 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 25 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TRMT5 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 26 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
TSFM Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 3 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
TUFM Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MRPS22 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 5 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
AIFM1 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 6 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
C12ORF65 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 7 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
AARS2 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 8 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MRPL3 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 9 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
SLC16A1 Gene Erythrocyte Lactate Transporter Defect Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
LDHB Gene Lactate Dehydrogenase B 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
MTTL1 Gene MELAS Syndrome MTTL1 Related 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
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
MPC1 Gene Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
PCK1 Gene Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase Deficiency Cytosolic Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Extracted DNA or One drop of Blood on FTA Card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
PCK2 Gene Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase Deficiency Mitochondrial 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
PDHA1 Gene Pyruvate Dehydrogenase E1alpha Deficiency 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
PDHB Gene Pyruvate Dehydrogenase E1beta Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
DLAT Gene Pyruvate Dehydrogenase E2 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
Lias Gene Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Lipoic Acid Synthetase Deficiency 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 current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
PDP1 Gene Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Phosphatase Deficiency 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
PKLR Gene Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency with Hemolytic Anemia 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
MTRNR1 Gene Deafness Nonsyndromic Sensorineural Mitochondrial Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
TRMU Gene Mitochondrial Modifier of Deafness 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
First-line screen
MRPS16 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation 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
VARS2 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 20 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
TARS2 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 21 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card. A detailed clinical history and pedigree chart of affected family members are required.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ATP5F1A Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 22 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
GTPBP3 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 23 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
NARS2 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 24 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MARS2 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 25 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
TRMT5 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 26 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
TSFM Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 3 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
TUFM Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MRPS22 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 5 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
AIFM1 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 6 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
C12ORF65 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 7 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
AARS2 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 8 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MRPL3 Gene Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency Type 9 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
SLC16A1 Gene Erythrocyte Lactate Transporter Defect Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
LDHB Gene Lactate Dehydrogenase B 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
MTTL1 Gene MELAS Syndrome MTTL1 Related 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
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
MPC1 Gene Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier 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
PCK1 Gene Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase Deficiency Cytosolic Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Extracted DNA or One drop of Blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PCK2 Gene Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase Deficiency Mitochondrial 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
PDHA1 Gene Pyruvate Dehydrogenase E1alpha Deficiency 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
PDHB Gene Pyruvate Dehydrogenase E1beta Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
DLAT Gene Pyruvate Dehydrogenase E2 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
Lias Gene Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Lipoic Acid Synthetase Deficiency 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 current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PDP1 Gene Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Phosphatase Deficiency 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
PKLR Gene Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency with Hemolytic Anemia 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
MTRNR1 Gene Deafness Nonsyndromic Sensorineural Mitochondrial Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an 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
TRMU Gene Mitochondrial Modifier of Deafness 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
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.