Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Mucopolysaccharidosis MPS Screen Urine Test
First-line screen
10 ml (5 ml minimum) of first morning urine collected in a sterile, screw-capped container. Do not add preservatives.
See timing detailsReport typically available the next day if the sample is received by 4 pm. for current turnaround times.
KSh 819
Mucopolysaccharidosis MPS Type 1 Hurler Quantitative Blood Test
First-line screen
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in three Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
4 DaysReport available in 4 days after sample receipt.
KSh 13,000
Mucopolysaccharidosis MPS Type VI Maroteaux Lamy Quantitative Blood Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (specific tube type required - confirm with the laboratory before booking).
Timing on request
KSh 3,837
MPS Enzyme Panel 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
IDUA Gene Hurler Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
IDUA Gene Hurler-Scheie Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
IDUA Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1H 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
IDS Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis 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
SGSH Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A 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
NAGLU Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B 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
HGSNAT Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3C 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
GNS Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3D 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 current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
GALNS Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4A Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GLB1 Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4B 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
Arsb Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6 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
GUSB Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 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
HYAL1 Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 9 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
NPR2 Gene Acromesomelic Dysplasia Maroteaux Type 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
First-line screen
Mucopolysaccharidosis MPS Screen Urine Test
Sample type
10 ml (5 ml minimum) of first morning urine collected in a sterile, screw-capped container. Do not add preservatives.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReport typically available the next day if the sample is received by 4 pm. for current turnaround times.
Price
KSh 819
First-line screen
Mucopolysaccharidosis MPS Type 1 Hurler Quantitative Blood Test
Sample type
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in three Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
4 DaysReport available in 4 days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
Mucopolysaccharidosis MPS Type VI Maroteaux Lamy Quantitative Blood Test
Sample type
Blood sample (specific tube type required - confirm with the laboratory before booking).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,837
First-line screen
MPS Enzyme Panel 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
IDUA Gene Hurler Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
IDUA Gene Hurler-Scheie Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
IDUA Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1H 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
IDS Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis 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
SGSH Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A 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
NAGLU Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B 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
HGSNAT Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3C 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
GNS Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3D 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 current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GALNS Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4A Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GLB1 Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4B 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
Arsb Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6 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
GUSB Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 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
HYAL1 Gene Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 9 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
NPR2 Gene Acromesomelic Dysplasia Maroteaux Type 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
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS I-VII) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS I-VII)?+
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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