Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Bone And Joint Disease Panel Serum Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL min.) of serum from 1 SST tube.
See timing detailsSamples must be submitted by 11 am for next-day reporting.
KSh 10,000
Calcitonin Stimulation by Calcium Pentagastrin Test
First-line screen
Requires multiple timed serum samples collected in Red Top tubes (No Additive). Specific volumes and timing are crucial. Do not use SST tubes. Samples must be clearly marked with collection time and shipped frozen.
Same DaySame-day reporting is available for samples collected on Mondays and Thursdays before 4 PM. Confirm current turnaround times with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 29,000
Calcium Creatinine Ratio Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Random urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 1,123
Calcium Excretion 2 Hour Fasting Urine Test
First-line screen
A 2-hour fasting urine sample collected in a container with 6N HCl preservative.
Timing on request
KSh 702
Calcium 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 24-hour urine collection.
Timing on request
KSh 608
Calcium Ionized Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube OR 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST.
Same DaySample Daily by 3 pm; Report Same Day.
KSh 1,404
Calcium Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Random urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 585
Calcium Serum Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (Serum)
Timing on request
KSh 397
Calcium Total Ionized Test
First-line screen
2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube OR 3 mL (1 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 1,638
Hypercalcemia Panel 1 Test
First-line screen
Serum (3 mL minimum, collected in an SST tube) and a 24-hour urine collection (10 mL minimum, preserved with 10 mL of 50% HCl).
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 6,000
Hypercalcemia Panel 2 Test
First-line screen
6 mL (4 mL minimum) serum from two Serum Separator Tubes (SST).
See timing detailsDaily.
KSh 8,000
Macrocytic Anemia Panel Test
First-line screen
Serum
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Methylmalonic Acid Quantitative Serum Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Osteoporosis Panel Test
First-line screen
Two Serum Separator Tubes (SST).
Timing on request
KSh 14,000
Osteoscreen Panel Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
PTH Parathyroid Hormone Intact Test
First-line screen
3 mL of serum collected in an SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 3,744
PTH Antibody Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
2–3 WeeksReport available after 2-3 weeks from sample receipt.
KSh 90,000
PTHrP Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma in 1 Green Top (Sodium heparin) tube. Plasma must be separated immediately and transferred to a screw-capped vial. A duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory.
2–3 WeeksReports are typically ready 2-3 weeks after sample collection, provided the sample is received by the 7th of the month.
KSh 44,000
Vitamin D 1 25Dihydroxy Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in one Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Same DaySame day if samples are submitted by 11 am, Monday through Saturday.
KSh 9,000
Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (Serum)
Timing on request
KSh 3,627
Vitamin D Comprehensive Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Vitamin D Screen Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (Serum).
Timing on request
KSh 6,000
Vitamin D Ultrasensitive Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Timing on request
KSh 6,000
Vitamin Screen Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 4,446
CYP2R1 Gene Rickets Vitamin D 25-Hydroxylation-Deficient Type 1B 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
CYP27B1 Gene Rickets Vitamin D Dependent Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
VDR Gene Rickets Vitamin D-Resistant Type 2A 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
ABCC6 Gene Arterial Calcification Type 2 Generalized Infantile Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
CDC73 Gene Hyperparathyroidism Type 1 Familial 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
CDC73 Gene Hyperparathyroidism Type 2 Familial 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
Bone And Joint Disease Panel Serum Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL min.) of serum from 1 SST tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSamples must be submitted by 11 am for next-day reporting.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Calcitonin Stimulation by Calcium Pentagastrin Test
Sample type
Requires multiple timed serum samples collected in Red Top tubes (No Additive). Specific volumes and timing are crucial. Do not use SST tubes. Samples must be clearly marked with collection time and shipped frozen.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting is available for samples collected on Mondays and Thursdays before 4 PM. Confirm current turnaround times with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 29,000
First-line screen
Calcium Creatinine Ratio Random Urine Test
Sample type
Random urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,123
First-line screen
Calcium Excretion 2 Hour Fasting Urine Test
Sample type
A 2-hour fasting urine sample collected in a container with 6N HCl preservative.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 702
First-line screen
Calcium 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 24-hour urine collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 608
First-line screen
Calcium Ionized Test
Sample type
3 mL (1 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube OR 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST.
Turnaround
Same DaySample Daily by 3 pm; Report Same Day.
Price
KSh 1,404
First-line screen
Calcium Random Urine Test
Sample type
Random urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Calcium Serum Test
Sample type
Blood sample (Serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 397
First-line screen
Calcium Total Ionized Test
Sample type
2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube OR 3 mL (1 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,638
First-line screen
Hypercalcemia Panel 1 Test
Sample type
Serum (3 mL minimum, collected in an SST tube) and a 24-hour urine collection (10 mL minimum, preserved with 10 mL of 50% HCl).
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Hypercalcemia Panel 2 Test
Sample type
6 mL (4 mL minimum) serum from two Serum Separator Tubes (SST).
Turnaround
See timing detailsDaily.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Macrocytic Anemia Panel Test
Sample type
Serum
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Methylmalonic Acid Quantitative Serum Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Osteoporosis Panel Test
Sample type
Two Serum Separator Tubes (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,000
First-line screen
Osteoscreen Panel Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
PTH Parathyroid Hormone Intact Test
Sample type
3 mL of serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,744
First-line screen
PTH Antibody Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksReport available after 2-3 weeks from sample receipt.
Price
KSh 90,000
First-line screen
PTHrP Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma in 1 Green Top (Sodium heparin) tube. Plasma must be separated immediately and transferred to a screw-capped vial. A duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory.
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksReports are typically ready 2-3 weeks after sample collection, provided the sample is received by the 7th of the month.
Price
KSh 44,000
First-line screen
Vitamin D 1 25Dihydroxy Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in one Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Same DaySame day if samples are submitted by 11 am, Monday through Saturday.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy Test
Sample type
Blood sample (Serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,627
First-line screen
Vitamin D Comprehensive Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Vitamin D Screen Test
Sample type
Blood sample (Serum).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Vitamin D Ultrasensitive Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Vitamin Screen Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 4,446
First-line screen
CYP2R1 Gene Rickets Vitamin D 25-Hydroxylation-Deficient Type 1B 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
CYP27B1 Gene Rickets Vitamin D Dependent Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, 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
VDR Gene Rickets Vitamin D-Resistant Type 2A 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
ABCC6 Gene Arterial Calcification Type 2 Generalized Infantile Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CDC73 Gene Hyperparathyroidism Type 1 Familial 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
CDC73 Gene Hyperparathyroidism Type 2 Familial 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 Parathyroid, Calcium & Vitamin D 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 Parathyroid, Calcium & Vitamin D?+
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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