Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Catecholamines Plasma Test
First-line screen
Plasma collected in Green Top (Sodium Heparin) or Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. Specific volume and number of tubes required. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 21,000
Catecholamines VMA 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 50 mL (minimum 10 mL) aliquot of 24-hour urine collection.
Timing on request
KSh 22,000
Catecholamines Fractionated Random Urine Test
First-line screen
A 50 mL (10 mL minimum) aliquot of random urine.
See timing detailsTypically available within two days.
KSh 10,530
Catecholamines Fractionated 24-Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
24-hour urine collection. A specific container will be provided by the laboratory.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
Chromogranin A CGA Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum)
Same DaySamples are collected on Tuesdays and Fridays by 11 AM, with same-day reporting available.
KSh 20,000
Homovanillic Acid (HVA) 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 24-hour urine collection is required. A minimum volume of 50 mL is needed.
Timing on request
KSh 11,000
Homovanillic Acid HVA Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Random urine sample. Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 11,000
Immunohistochemistry Chromogranina CGA Test
First-line screen
Submit tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block. Ship at room temperature. Provide a copy of the Histopathology report, site of biopsy, and clinical history.
5 DaysSample daily by 6 pm; Report Block: 5 days; Tissue Biopsy: 5 days; Tissue large complex: 7 days.
KSh 6,000
Metanephrines Fractionated Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Random urine sample. A 24-hour urine collection may also be requested; confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
Metanephrines Fractionated 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 24-hour urine collection. The collection container will typically contain a preservative (e.g., 50% HCl).
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
Metanephrines Free Plasma Test
First-line screen
Plasma sample. Requires two 4 mL (minimum 2 mL) Lavender top (EDTA) tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
Neuroblastoma Profile 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 24-hour urine collection. Specific container provided by the laboratory.
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
Pheochromocytoma Profile Test
First-line screen
Plasma and 24-hour urine collection.
Timing on request
KSh 26,000
VMA Vanillyl Mandelic Acid 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 50 mL (minimum 10 mL) aliquot of 24-hour urine collection.
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
VMA Vanillyl Mandelic Acid Random Urine Test
First-line screen
A random urine sample, approximately 50 mL.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 10,000
SDHA Gene Leigh Syndrome 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
SDHAF1 Gene Mitochondrial Complex II Deficiency 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
SDHD Gene Mitochondrial Complex II 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
SDHA Gene Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain Complex II 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
SDHA Gene Cardiomyopathy Dilated Type 1GG Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
RYR2 Gene Ventricular Tachycardia Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Type 1 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
CASQ2 Gene Ventricular Tachycardia Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Type 2 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
CALM1 Gene Ventricular Tachycardia Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TRDN Gene Ventricular Tachycardia Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Type 5 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SDHD Gene Carcinoid Tumors Intestinal 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
SDHD Gene Cowden Syndrome Type 3 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
SDHD Gene Paraganglioma and Gastric Stromal Sarcoma Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically 5-10ml) collected in an EDTA tube.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
SDHD Gene Paragangliomas Type 1 With or Without Deafness Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
SDHB Gene Paragangliomas Type 4 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
SDHA Gene Paragangliomas Type 5 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Catecholamines Plasma Test
Sample type
Plasma collected in Green Top (Sodium Heparin) or Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. Specific volume and number of tubes required. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
Catecholamines VMA 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 50 mL (minimum 10 mL) aliquot of 24-hour urine collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 22,000
First-line screen
Catecholamines Fractionated Random Urine Test
Sample type
A 50 mL (10 mL minimum) aliquot of random urine.
Turnaround
See timing detailsTypically available within two days.
Price
KSh 10,530
First-line screen
Catecholamines Fractionated 24-Hour Urine Test
Sample type
24-hour urine collection. A specific container will be provided by the laboratory.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Chromogranin A CGA Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum)
Turnaround
Same DaySamples are collected on Tuesdays and Fridays by 11 AM, with same-day reporting available.
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
Homovanillic Acid (HVA) 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 24-hour urine collection is required. A minimum volume of 50 mL is needed.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
Homovanillic Acid HVA Random Urine Test
Sample type
Random urine sample. Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry Chromogranina CGA Test
Sample type
Submit tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block. Ship at room temperature. Provide a copy of the Histopathology report, site of biopsy, and clinical history.
Turnaround
5 DaysSample daily by 6 pm; Report Block: 5 days; Tissue Biopsy: 5 days; Tissue large complex: 7 days.
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Metanephrines Fractionated Random Urine Test
Sample type
Random urine sample. A 24-hour urine collection may also be requested; confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Metanephrines Fractionated 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 24-hour urine collection. The collection container will typically contain a preservative (e.g., 50% HCl).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Metanephrines Free Plasma Test
Sample type
Plasma sample. Requires two 4 mL (minimum 2 mL) Lavender top (EDTA) tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Neuroblastoma Profile 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 24-hour urine collection. Specific container provided by the laboratory.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Pheochromocytoma Profile Test
Sample type
Plasma and 24-hour urine collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 26,000
First-line screen
VMA Vanillyl Mandelic Acid 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 50 mL (minimum 10 mL) aliquot of 24-hour urine collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
VMA Vanillyl Mandelic Acid Random Urine Test
Sample type
A random urine sample, approximately 50 mL.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
SDHA Gene Leigh Syndrome 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
SDHAF1 Gene Mitochondrial Complex II Deficiency 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
SDHD Gene Mitochondrial Complex II 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
SDHA Gene Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain Complex II 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
SDHA Gene Cardiomyopathy Dilated Type 1GG 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
RYR2 Gene Ventricular Tachycardia Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Type 1 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
CASQ2 Gene Ventricular Tachycardia Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Type 2 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
CALM1 Gene Ventricular Tachycardia Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Type 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TRDN Gene Ventricular Tachycardia Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Type 5 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SDHD Gene Carcinoid Tumors Intestinal 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
SDHD Gene Cowden Syndrome Type 3 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
SDHD Gene Paraganglioma and Gastric Stromal Sarcoma Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically 5-10ml) collected in an EDTA tube.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SDHD Gene Paragangliomas Type 1 With or Without Deafness Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SDHB Gene Paragangliomas Type 4 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
SDHA Gene Paragangliomas Type 5 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (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 Pheochromocytoma & Paraganglioma Biochemistry 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 Pheochromocytoma & Paraganglioma Biochemistry?+
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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