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Pituitary & Growth Hormone Disorders

GH/Prolactin/IGF-1/Pituitary Panels

Catalog role labels reflect current assignments. Test choice, timing and prices require clinician or laboratory confirmation.

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  • Nationwide & Home Sample Collection

Test comparison

84 tests

All diagnostic topics
First-line screen

GPR161 Gene Pituitary Stalk Interruption Syndrome GPR161 Related 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

GPR101 Gene Acromegaly Predisposition Due to Germline GPR101 Mutation 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

AR Gene Androgen Insensitivity 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

AR Gene Androgen Insensitivity Partial With Or Without Breast Cancer 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

SHBG Gene Androgen-Binding Protein Deficiency Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

AQP2 Gene Diabetes Insipidus Nephrogenic Autosomal Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks 3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

ESR1 Gene Estrogen Resistance 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

GH1 Gene Growth Hormone Deficiency Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks 3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

GHRHR Gene Growth Hormone Deficiency Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One Drop Blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks 3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

STAT5B Gene Growth Hormone Insensitivity with Immunodeficiency Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

SOX3 Gene Panhypopituitarism Xlinked Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

LHX3 Gene Pituitary Hormone Deficiency Combined Type 3 Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

LHX4 Gene Pituitary Hormone Deficiency Combined Type 4 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

IARS2 Gene Cataracts Growth Hormone Deficiency Sensory Neuropathy Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Skeletal Dysplasia 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

GHR Gene Growth Hormone Insensitivity Partial 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

IGF1 Gene Growth Retardation with Deafness and Mental Retardation due to IGF1 Deficiency Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
4 Weeks 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

POU1F1 Gene Pituitary Hormone Deficiency Type 1 Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample, extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

PROP1 Gene Pituitary Hormone Deficiency Type 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

HESX1 Gene Septooptic Dysplasia Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks 3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

AIP Gene Pituitary Adenoma ACTH-Secreting Due to AIP Germline Mutation Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

AIP Gene Pituitary Adenoma Growth Hormone-Secreting Due to AIP Germline Mutation Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
4 Weeks 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

AIP Gene Pituitary Adenoma Prolactin-Secreting Due to AIP Germline Mutation Genetic Test

Sample type
A blood sample (typically 5-10ml) collected in an EDTA tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

Biopsy Breast Modified Radical Mastectomy ER PR HER2 Neu

Sample type
Tissue sample from the modified radical mastectomy.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,500
First-line screen

IHC ERPR

Sample type
Tissue sample (biopsy or surgical specimen) from the breast tumor.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000

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.

Quick factsheet

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