Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
T4 Antibody Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum from one Serum Separator Tube (SST).
3 WeeksTypically 2 to 3 weeks after sample collection.
KSh 38,000
T4 Free FT4 Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum).
1–2 Business DaysResults are often available within 1-2 business days.
KSh 865
T4 Free T3 Free FT4 FT3 Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum).
Timing on request
KSh 1,825
T4 Free TSH Ultrasensitive Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
See timing detailsDaily.
KSh 1,731
T4 Total Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 468
TBG Thyroxine Binding Globulin Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
2–3 WeeksSample received by the 7th of the month; report available after 2-3 weeks.
KSh 26,000
Tbii Thyrotropin Binding Inhibitory Immunoglobulin Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
2–3 WeeksSamples received by the 7th of the month typically have results available within 2-3 weeks.
KSh 27,541
Thyroglobulin Tg Test
First-line screen
2 mL of serum from 1 SST tube.
See timing detailsTypically available within one day.
KSh 3,978
Thyroid Profile Free Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 2,223
Thyroid Profile Total Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum).
Timing on request
KSh 1,287
Thyroid Comprehensive Panel Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 9,000
Tsh Newborn Screen Test
First-line screen
Dried blood spot collected on filter paper.
Timing on request
KSh 585
Tsh Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum)
Timing on request
KSh 468
Tsh Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Ultrasensitive Cord Blood Test
First-line screen
Cord blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 889
Tsh Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Ultrasensitive Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum)
Timing on request
KSh 889
TSH Antibody Test
First-line screen
2 mL of serum from one serum separator tube (SST).
3 WeeksApproximately 2 to 3 weeks after sample receipt.
KSh 40,000
TSH Receptor Antibody Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube.
Same DaySame-day results if samples are submitted by 11 am.
KSh 11,000
Tsh Stimulation By Trh Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone Test
First-line screen
Serum samples are required. A 2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum sample from 1 SST tube is needed for each timed specimen (baseline, 30 minutes post-TRH, 60 minutes post-TRH).
See timing detailsResults are typically available daily.
KSh 2,574
TSI Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
2–3 WeeksReports are typically available 2-3 weeks after sample collection.
KSh 56,000
CACNA1S Gene Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
KCNJ18 Gene Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis Type 2 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
SLC26A4 Gene Pendred Syndrome 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
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
CASR Gene Hyperparathyroidism Neonatal Severe 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
PTH Gene Hypoparathyroidism Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GCM2 Gene Hypoparathyroidism Familial Isolated 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
GATA3 Gene Hypoparathyroidism Sensorineural Deafness and Renal Dysplasia Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TBCE Gene Hypoparathyroidism-Retardation-Dysmorphism Syndrome 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
Tshr Gene Hypothyroidism Congenital Nongoitrous Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
T4 Antibody Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum from one Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
3 WeeksTypically 2 to 3 weeks after sample collection.
Price
KSh 38,000
First-line screen
T4 Free FT4 Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum).
Turnaround
1–2 Business DaysResults are often available within 1-2 business days.
Price
KSh 865
First-line screen
T4 Free T3 Free FT4 FT3 Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,825
First-line screen
T4 Free TSH Ultrasensitive Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsDaily.
Price
KSh 1,731
First-line screen
T4 Total Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 468
First-line screen
TBG Thyroxine Binding Globulin Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksSample received by the 7th of the month; report available after 2-3 weeks.
Price
KSh 26,000
First-line screen
Tbii Thyrotropin Binding Inhibitory Immunoglobulin Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksSamples received by the 7th of the month typically have results available within 2-3 weeks.
Price
KSh 27,541
First-line screen
Thyroglobulin Tg Test
Sample type
2 mL of serum from 1 SST tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsTypically available within one day.
Price
KSh 3,978
First-line screen
Thyroid Profile Free Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,223
First-line screen
Thyroid Profile Total Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,287
First-line screen
Thyroid Comprehensive Panel Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Tsh Newborn Screen Test
Sample type
Dried blood spot collected on filter paper.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Tsh Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 468
First-line screen
Tsh Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Ultrasensitive Cord Blood Test
Sample type
Cord blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 889
First-line screen
Tsh Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Ultrasensitive Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 889
First-line screen
TSH Antibody Test
Sample type
2 mL of serum from one serum separator tube (SST).
Turnaround
3 WeeksApproximately 2 to 3 weeks after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TSH Receptor Antibody Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day results if samples are submitted by 11 am.
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
Tsh Stimulation By Trh Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone Test
Sample type
Serum samples are required. A 2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum sample from 1 SST tube is needed for each timed specimen (baseline, 30 minutes post-TRH, 60 minutes post-TRH).
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available daily.
Price
KSh 2,574
First-line screen
TSI Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksReports are typically available 2-3 weeks after sample collection.
Price
KSh 56,000
First-line screen
CACNA1S Gene Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
KCNJ18 Gene Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis Type 2 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
SLC26A4 Gene Pendred Syndrome 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
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
First-line screen
CASR Gene Hyperparathyroidism Neonatal Severe 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
PTH Gene Hypoparathyroidism 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
GCM2 Gene Hypoparathyroidism Familial Isolated 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
GATA3 Gene Hypoparathyroidism Sensorineural Deafness and Renal Dysplasia Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TBCE Gene Hypoparathyroidism-Retardation-Dysmorphism Syndrome 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
Tshr Gene Hypothyroidism Congenital Nongoitrous Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Thyroid Function & Disorder Testing 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 Thyroid Function & Disorder Testing?+
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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