Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Msh2 Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Nonpolyposis Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MLH1 Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Nonpolyposis Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or FTA card with dried blood spot.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
PMS2 Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Nonpolyposis Type 4 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
Msh6 Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Nonpolyposis Type 5 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TGFBR2 Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Nonpolyposis Type 6 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
MLH3 Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Nonpolyposis Type 7 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
EPCAM Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Nonpolyposis Type 8 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
APC Gene Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Coli 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
MUTYH Gene Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
NTHL1 Gene Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Type 3 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
Msh3 Gene Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Type 4 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
BMPR1A Gene Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome 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
SMAD4 Gene Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
SMAD4 Gene Juvenile Polyposis/Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Syndrome 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
PMS1 Gene Nonpolyposis Hereditary Colon Cancer PMS1 Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
STK11 Gene PeutzJeghers Syndrome 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
GREM1 Gene Polyposis Syndrome Hereditary Mixed 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
BMPR1A Gene Polyposis Syndrome Hereditary Mixed Type 2 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
First-line screen
Msh2 Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Nonpolyposis Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MLH1 Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Nonpolyposis Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or FTA card with dried blood spot.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PMS2 Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Nonpolyposis Type 4 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
Msh6 Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Nonpolyposis Type 5 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TGFBR2 Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Nonpolyposis Type 6 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
MLH3 Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Nonpolyposis Type 7 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
EPCAM Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Nonpolyposis Type 8 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
APC Gene Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Coli 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
MUTYH Gene Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
NTHL1 Gene Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Type 3 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
Msh3 Gene Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Type 4 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
BMPR1A Gene Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome 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
SMAD4 Gene Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SMAD4 Gene Juvenile Polyposis/Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Syndrome 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
PMS1 Gene Nonpolyposis Hereditary Colon Cancer PMS1 Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
STK11 Gene PeutzJeghers Syndrome 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
GREM1 Gene Polyposis Syndrome Hereditary Mixed 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
BMPR1A Gene Polyposis Syndrome Hereditary Mixed Type 2 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
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Hereditary Gastrointestinal Polyposis 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 Hereditary Gastrointestinal Polyposis?+
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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