Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
GLUL Gene Glutamine Deficiency Congenital 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
GSTT1 Gene Glutathione S-Transferase Theta-1 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
GSS Gene Glutathione Synthetase 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
GK Gene Glycerol Kinase 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
GAMT Gene Guanidinoacetate Methyltransferase Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
SLC6A19 Gene Hartnup Disorder Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
HPD Gene Hawkinsinuria 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
ABCA1 Gene HDL Deficiency Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
HLCS Gene Holocarboxylase Synthetase 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
CYP24A1 Gene Hypercalcemia Infantile 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
CA12 Gene Hyperchlorhidrosis Isolated 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
Apoa5 Gene Hyperchylomicronemia Type 5 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
AASS Gene Hyperlysinemia Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
ADK Gene Hypermethioninemia Due To Adenosine Kinase Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
PRODH Gene Hyperprolinemia Type 1 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
CYP11B2 Gene Hypoaldosteronism Congenital Due to CMO II 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
GNA11 Gene Hypocalcemia Autosomal Dominant 2 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
AP2S1 Gene Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Familial Type 3 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
ACAD8 Gene Isobutyryl-CoA Dehydrogenase 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
LCT Gene Lactase Deficiency Congenital Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Lcat Gene Lcat Deficiency 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
LPA Gene LPA Deficiency Congenital 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
ABHD1 Gene Lung Alpha-Beta Hydrolase Deficiency Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
MLYCD Gene Malonyl-CoA Decarboxylase Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
ALDH6A1 Gene Methylmalonate Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase Deficiency 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
MCEE Gene Methylmalonyl-CoA Epimerase Deficiency 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
SAMD9 Gene Mirage Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
RFX6 Gene Mitchell-Riley Syndrome 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
SLC16A1 Gene Monocarboxylate Transporter 1 Deficiency 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
NAGS Gene N-Acetylglutamate Synthase 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
GLUL Gene Glutamine Deficiency Congenital 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
GSTT1 Gene Glutathione S-Transferase Theta-1 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
GSS Gene Glutathione Synthetase 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
GK Gene Glycerol Kinase 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
GAMT Gene Guanidinoacetate Methyltransferase Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SLC6A19 Gene Hartnup Disorder Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single 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
HPD Gene Hawkinsinuria 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
ABCA1 Gene HDL Deficiency Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
HLCS Gene Holocarboxylase Synthetase 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
CYP24A1 Gene Hypercalcemia Infantile 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
First-line screen
CA12 Gene Hyperchlorhidrosis Isolated 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
Apoa5 Gene Hyperchylomicronemia Type 5 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
AASS Gene Hyperlysinemia Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ADK Gene Hypermethioninemia Due To Adenosine Kinase Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PRODH Gene Hyperprolinemia Type 1 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
CYP11B2 Gene Hypoaldosteronism Congenital Due to CMO II 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
GNA11 Gene Hypocalcemia Autosomal Dominant 2 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
AP2S1 Gene Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Familial Type 3 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
ACAD8 Gene Isobutyryl-CoA Dehydrogenase 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
LCT Gene Lactase Deficiency Congenital Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Lcat Gene Lcat Deficiency 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
LPA Gene LPA Deficiency Congenital 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
ABHD1 Gene Lung Alpha-Beta Hydrolase Deficiency Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MLYCD Gene Malonyl-CoA Decarboxylase Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ALDH6A1 Gene Methylmalonate Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase Deficiency 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
MCEE Gene Methylmalonyl-CoA Epimerase Deficiency 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
SAMD9 Gene Mirage Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RFX6 Gene Mitchell-Riley Syndrome 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
SLC16A1 Gene Monocarboxylate Transporter 1 Deficiency 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
NAGS Gene N-Acetylglutamate Synthase 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 Other Endocrine & Metabolic 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 Other Endocrine & Metabolic 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.
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