Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
17 Hydroxyprogesterone Test
First-line screen
Serum (Blood sample)
Timing on request
KSh 30,000
17 Hydroxyprogesterone Newborn Screen CAH Screen Test
First-line screen
Dried blood spot collected on filter paper.
Timing on request
KSh 585
17 Hydroxyprogesterone 17OHP Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 3,042
17-Hydroxyprogesterone 17OHP Stimulation by ACTH Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 6,084
5 Dihydrotestosterone (5 DHT) Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one week.
KSh 8,000
Alpha Subunit Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Red Top tube (No Additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
3 WeeksReports are typically available 2 to 3 weeks after sample submission. Samples should be submitted by the 7th of the month for timely processing.
KSh 36,000
Amenorrhoea Andrology Screen Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 3,393
Androgen Index Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Please specify the patient's age and sex on the test request form.
Same DaySample collection is available Monday through Saturday by 9 AM, with same-day reporting mentioned in the source.
KSh 8,000
Androstenedione Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Same DaySamples collected by 11 AM on Monday or Thursday may have results available the same day.
KSh 6,000
Androstenedione Stimulation by ACTH Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Same DayReports are typically available on the same day if samples are received by 4 PM on Mondays or Thursdays.
KSh 10,000
Dihydrotestosterone DHT Free Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
2–3 WeeksSample received by the 7th of the month; report available after 2-3 weeks.
KSh 64,000
Estradiol E2 Serum Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 1,450
Estradiol Ultrasensitive Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum)
Timing on request
KSh 5,850
Estriol Unconjugated Free E3 Test
First-line screen
Urine sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 2,878
Estrogen Total Serum Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
2–3 WeeksReport available after 2-3 weeks from sample receipt.
KSh 32,000
Fsh Lh Stimulation By Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone GnRh Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST) for each timed specimen.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 11,000
Growth Disorder Panel Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum from 1 SST (Serum Separator Tube).
Same DaySame-day results if the sample is submitted on Monday or Thursday by 4 PM.
KSh 22,000
Growth Hormone Antibody Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
2–3 WeeksThe source indicates results may be available after 2-3 weeks from sample receipt.
KSh 40,000
Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone GHRH Test
First-line screen
Serum. A sample of 3 mL serum (1 mL minimum) is required, collected in a Red Top tube without additives.
3 WeeksApproximately 2 to 3 weeks after sample collection.
KSh 70,000
Growth Hormone Stimulation Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum.
Timing on request
KSh 9,000
Growth Hormone Suppression By Glucose Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Growth Hormone GH Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 1,755
Hypogonadism Panel Males Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Red Top tube (No Additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
See timing detailsReports are typically ready on Wednesdays and Saturdays, following sample collection on Mondays and Thursdays by 9 AM.
KSh 10,000
IGF I Growth Hormone Panel Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Timing on request
KSh 13,000
IGF I Somatomedin C Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (Serum)
Timing on request
KSh 11,000
IGF Binding Protein 2 IGFBP 2 Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum from one SST tube.
3 WeeksApproximately 2 to 3 weeks after sample collection. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 30,000
IGF Binding Protein 3 (IGFBP-3) Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 11,000
IGF Binding Protein1 IGFBP1 Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum from 1 SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 24,000
Immunohistochemistry Growth Hormone GH Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
17 Hydroxyprogesterone Test
Sample type
Serum (Blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
17 Hydroxyprogesterone Newborn Screen CAH Screen Test
Sample type
Dried blood spot collected on filter paper.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
17 Hydroxyprogesterone 17OHP Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,042
First-line screen
17-Hydroxyprogesterone 17OHP Stimulation by ACTH Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 6,084
First-line screen
5 Dihydrotestosterone (5 DHT) Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one week.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Alpha Subunit Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Red Top tube (No Additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
Turnaround
3 WeeksReports are typically available 2 to 3 weeks after sample submission. Samples should be submitted by the 7th of the month for timely processing.
Price
KSh 36,000
First-line screen
Amenorrhoea Andrology Screen Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,393
First-line screen
Androgen Index Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Please specify the patient's age and sex on the test request form.
Same DaySample collection is available Monday through Saturday by 9 AM, with same-day reporting mentioned in the source.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Androstenedione Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Same DaySamples collected by 11 AM on Monday or Thursday may have results available the same day.
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Androstenedione Stimulation by ACTH Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Same DayReports are typically available on the same day if samples are received by 4 PM on Mondays or Thursdays.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Dihydrotestosterone DHT Free Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksSample received by the 7th of the month; report available after 2-3 weeks.
Price
KSh 64,000
First-line screen
Estradiol E2 Serum Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,450
First-line screen
Estradiol Ultrasensitive Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 5,850
First-line screen
Estriol Unconjugated Free E3 Test
Sample type
Urine sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 2,878
First-line screen
Estrogen Total Serum Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksReport available after 2-3 weeks from sample receipt.
Price
KSh 32,000
First-line screen
Fsh Lh Stimulation By Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone GnRh Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST) for each timed specimen.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
Growth Disorder Panel Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum from 1 SST (Serum Separator Tube).
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day results if the sample is submitted on Monday or Thursday by 4 PM.
Price
KSh 22,000
First-line screen
Growth Hormone Antibody Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksThe source indicates results may be available after 2-3 weeks from sample receipt.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone GHRH Test
Sample type
Serum. A sample of 3 mL serum (1 mL minimum) is required, collected in a Red Top tube without additives.
Turnaround
3 WeeksApproximately 2 to 3 weeks after sample collection.
Price
KSh 70,000
First-line screen
Growth Hormone Stimulation Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Growth Hormone Suppression By Glucose Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Growth Hormone GH Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,755
First-line screen
Hypogonadism Panel Males Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Red Top tube (No Additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically ready on Wednesdays and Saturdays, following sample collection on Mondays and Thursdays by 9 AM.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
IGF I Growth Hormone Panel Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
IGF I Somatomedin C Test
Sample type
Blood sample (Serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
IGF Binding Protein 2 IGFBP 2 Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum from one SST tube.
Turnaround
3 WeeksApproximately 2 to 3 weeks after sample collection. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
IGF Binding Protein 3 (IGFBP-3) Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
IGF Binding Protein1 IGFBP1 Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum from 1 SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 24,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry Growth Hormone GH Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Pituitary & Growth Hormone 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 Pituitary & Growth Hormone 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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