Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Fabry Disease Quantitative Blood Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5-7 mL minimum) of whole blood in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Gaucher Disease Quantitative Blood Test
First-line screen
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium heparin) tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
GM1 Gangliosidosis Quantitative Blood Test
First-line screen
10 ml (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium heparin) tubes.
4 DaysReports are typically available within 4 days after sample receipt.
KSh 3,978
GM2 Gangliosidosis Quantitative Blood Tay Sachs Sandhoff Disease Test
First-line screen
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium heparin) tubes.
4 DaysApproximately 4 days. Samples are accepted daily until 4 PM.
KSh 7,000
Metachromatic Leucodystrophy Quantitative Blood Test
First-line screen
Three Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes or three Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes. Minimum volume: 7.5 mL per tube (total 10 mL).
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four days.
KSh 7,000
Niemann Pick Disease Quantitative Blood Test
First-line screen
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 5,124
Prenatal Diagnosis Panel 1 Chorionic Villus Biopsy Test
First-line screen
Chorionic Villus Biopsy (CVS) sample.
5 DaysResults are typically available within 5 days.
KSh 93,600
Sphingolipidosis Panel 1 Test
First-line screen
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 24,000
Sphingolipidosis Panel 2 Test
First-line screen
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in either Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four days.
KSh 11,000
Sphingolipidosis Panel 3 Test
First-line screen
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four days after sample collection.
KSh 14,000
GLB1 Gene GM1gangliosidosis Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
GALC Gene Krabbe Disease Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
PSAP Gene Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Due to Saposin B Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
NPC1 Gene Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1 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
LIPA Gene Cholesteryl Ester Storage Disease 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
GLA Gene Fabry Disease Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
ASAH1 Gene Farber Disease 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
CTSA Gene Galactosialidosis 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
GBA Gene Gaucher Disease 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
GBA Gene Gaucher Disease Type 2 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
GBA Gene Gaucher Disease Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GBA Gene Gaucher Disease Type 3C 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
PSAP Gene Gaucher Disease Atypical 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
GBA Gene Gaucher Disease Perinatal Lethal 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
GLB1 Gene GM1-Gangliosidosis Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GLB1 Gene GM1gangliosidosis Type 2 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
HEXB Gene GM2gangliosidosis Type 2 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
PSAP Gene Krabbe Disease Atypical Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
ARSA Gene Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SMPD1 Gene Niemann-Pick Disease Type AB 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
First-line screen
Fabry Disease Quantitative Blood Test
Sample type
10 mL (5-7 mL minimum) of whole blood in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Gaucher Disease Quantitative Blood Test
Sample type
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
GM1 Gangliosidosis Quantitative Blood Test
Sample type
10 ml (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
4 DaysReports are typically available within 4 days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 3,978
First-line screen
GM2 Gangliosidosis Quantitative Blood Tay Sachs Sandhoff Disease Test
Sample type
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
4 DaysApproximately 4 days. Samples are accepted daily until 4 PM.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Metachromatic Leucodystrophy Quantitative Blood Test
Sample type
Three Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes or three Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes. Minimum volume: 7.5 mL per tube (total 10 mL).
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four days.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Niemann Pick Disease Quantitative Blood Test
Sample type
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 5,124
First-line screen
Prenatal Diagnosis Panel 1 Chorionic Villus Biopsy Test
Sample type
Chorionic Villus Biopsy (CVS) sample.
Turnaround
5 DaysResults are typically available within 5 days.
Price
KSh 93,600
First-line screen
Sphingolipidosis Panel 1 Test
Sample type
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 24,000
First-line screen
Sphingolipidosis Panel 2 Test
Sample type
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in either Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four days.
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
Sphingolipidosis Panel 3 Test
Sample type
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four days after sample collection.
Price
KSh 14,000
First-line screen
GLB1 Gene GM1gangliosidosis Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GALC Gene Krabbe Disease Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PSAP Gene Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Due to Saposin B Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
NPC1 Gene Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1 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
LIPA Gene Cholesteryl Ester Storage Disease 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
GLA Gene Fabry Disease Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an 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
ASAH1 Gene Farber Disease 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
CTSA Gene Galactosialidosis 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
GBA Gene Gaucher Disease 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
GBA Gene Gaucher Disease Type 2 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
GBA Gene Gaucher Disease Type 3 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
GBA Gene Gaucher Disease Type 3C 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
PSAP Gene Gaucher Disease Atypical 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
GBA Gene Gaucher Disease Perinatal Lethal 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
GLB1 Gene GM1-Gangliosidosis Type 1 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
GLB1 Gene GM1gangliosidosis Type 2 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
HEXB Gene GM2gangliosidosis Type 2 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
PSAP Gene Krabbe Disease Atypical Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ARSA Gene Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SMPD1 Gene Niemann-Pick Disease Type AB 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
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Sphingolipidoses (Gaucher, Tay-Sachs, Krabbe) 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 Sphingolipidoses (Gaucher, Tay-Sachs, Krabbe)?+
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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