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 17OHP Stimulation by ACTH Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 6,084
17 Ketosteroids 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
24-hour urine collection.
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
ACTH Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in a specific type of tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 3,463
Acute Kidney Injury Panel Test
First-line screen
Serum (5 mL minimum) collected in an SST tube and a random urine sample (10 mL minimum) collected in a sterile screw-capped container.
Same DaySame-day reporting if the sample is received by 4 PM on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
KSh 25,000
Albumin Serum Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (Serum)
Timing on request
KSh 304
Aldosterone Plasma Test
First-line screen
Blood sample collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Minimum volume: 2.5 mL.
Timing on request
KSh 3,744
Alpha-2-Macroglobulin Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube. Avoid hemolysis.
10 DaysReport available in 10 days. Sample collection Tue / Sat by 4 PM.
KSh 8,000
Aluminium Dialysis Fluid Test
First-line screen
Dialysis fluid.
Timing on request
KSh 4,680
Amikacin Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 28,000
BUN Blood Urea Nitrogen Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (venous)
Timing on request
KSh 327
Calcium Creatinine Ratio Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Random urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 1,123
Citrate 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot of a 24-hour urine collection. Urine must be collected with 25 mL of 50% concentrated HCl to maintain a pH below 3.
Same DaySame-day reporting for samples received by 4 PM.
KSh 1,918
Cortisol Serum Morning Sample Test
First-line screen
Serum (blood sample)
Timing on request
KSh 1,287
Cortisol Stimulation by ACTH Test
First-line screen
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST) for each timed specimen. Three tubes are required: baseline, 30 minutes post-ACTH, and 60 minutes post-ACTH.
See timing detailsDaily.
KSh 3,861
Cortisol Suppression by Dexamethasone Overnight High Dose Test
First-line screen
Two blood samples: one collected in the morning before taking dexamethasone, and a second collected the following morning after taking dexamethasone.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 2,574
Creatinine 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 24-hour urine collection. A specific container will be provided. Please ensure the total volume of urine collected is recorded.
See timing detailsDaily.
KSh 608
Creatinine Fluid Test
First-line screen
10 mL fluid sample collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 304
Creatinine Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Random urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 585
Creatinine Serum Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum).
Timing on request
KSh 327
DHEA Stimulation by ACTH Test
First-line screen
Two serum samples (2 mL or 0.5 mL minimum per tube) collected in SST tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 14,000
DHEA Dehydroepiandrosterone Test
First-line screen
2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST (Serum Separator Tube).
Same DaySample collected on Tuesday or Friday by 11 am; report available on the same day.
KSh 5,733
Diabetes Panel 1 Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 2 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tubes for Glucose F + PP, 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST, and 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsDaily
KSh 3,042
Dialysis SARSCOV2 Screening Profile Test
First-line screen
Blood sample and Nasopharyngeal swab.
Timing on request
KSh 14,040
EGFR Mutational Analysis Test
First-line screen
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor tissue block. The block must contain a minimum of 10% tumor cells.
See timing detailsReports are typically available by Friday or Tuesday, depending on the submission day (Monday or Thursday).
KSh 20,000
Endotoxin Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL min.) Dialysis water/Dialysate in a sterile screw-capped container.
See timing detailsReport available the next day if the sample is submitted by 6 PM on Tuesday.
KSh 8,400
FISH EGFR Gene Amplification Test
First-line screen
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing tumor cells. The tissue block should ideally contain at least 10% tumor tissue.
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days after sample receipt.
KSh 24,000
Fractional Excretion of Sodium Test
First-line screen
Serum sample (blood) and Urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 1,755
GFR Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimated Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 468
Hypertension Panel Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube; 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube.
See timing detailsDaily.
KSh 3,510
First-line screen
17 Hydroxyprogesterone Test
Sample type
Serum (Blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 30,000
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
17 Ketosteroids 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
24-hour urine collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
ACTH Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in a specific type of tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 3,463
First-line screen
Acute Kidney Injury Panel Test
Sample type
Serum (5 mL minimum) collected in an SST tube and a random urine sample (10 mL minimum) collected in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting if the sample is received by 4 PM on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
Price
KSh 25,000
First-line screen
Albumin Serum Test
Sample type
Blood sample (Serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 304
First-line screen
Aldosterone Plasma Test
Sample type
Blood sample collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Minimum volume: 2.5 mL.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,744
First-line screen
Alpha-2-Macroglobulin Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube. Avoid hemolysis.
Turnaround
10 DaysReport available in 10 days. Sample collection Tue / Sat by 4 PM.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Aluminium Dialysis Fluid Test
Sample type
Dialysis fluid.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 4,680
First-line screen
Amikacin Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 28,000
First-line screen
BUN Blood Urea Nitrogen Test
Sample type
Blood sample (venous)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 327
First-line screen
Calcium Creatinine Ratio Random Urine Test
Sample type
Random urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,123
First-line screen
Citrate 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot of a 24-hour urine collection. Urine must be collected with 25 mL of 50% concentrated HCl to maintain a pH below 3.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting for samples received by 4 PM.
Price
KSh 1,918
First-line screen
Cortisol Serum Morning Sample Test
Sample type
Serum (blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,287
First-line screen
Cortisol Stimulation by ACTH Test
Sample type
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST) for each timed specimen. Three tubes are required: baseline, 30 minutes post-ACTH, and 60 minutes post-ACTH.
Turnaround
See timing detailsDaily.
Price
KSh 3,861
First-line screen
Cortisol Suppression by Dexamethasone Overnight High Dose Test
Sample type
Two blood samples: one collected in the morning before taking dexamethasone, and a second collected the following morning after taking dexamethasone.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 2,574
First-line screen
Creatinine 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 24-hour urine collection. A specific container will be provided. Please ensure the total volume of urine collected is recorded.
Turnaround
See timing detailsDaily.
Price
KSh 608
First-line screen
Creatinine Fluid Test
Sample type
10 mL fluid sample collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 304
First-line screen
Creatinine Random Urine Test
Sample type
Random urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Creatinine Serum Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 327
First-line screen
DHEA Stimulation by ACTH Test
Sample type
Two serum samples (2 mL or 0.5 mL minimum per tube) collected in SST tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,000
First-line screen
DHEA Dehydroepiandrosterone Test
Sample type
2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST (Serum Separator Tube).
Turnaround
Same DaySample collected on Tuesday or Friday by 11 am; report available on the same day.
Price
KSh 5,733
First-line screen
Diabetes Panel 1 Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 2 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tubes for Glucose F + PP, 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST, and 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsDaily
Price
KSh 3,042
First-line screen
Dialysis SARSCOV2 Screening Profile Test
Sample type
Blood sample and Nasopharyngeal swab.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,040
First-line screen
EGFR Mutational Analysis Test
Sample type
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor tissue block. The block must contain a minimum of 10% tumor cells.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically available by Friday or Tuesday, depending on the submission day (Monday or Thursday).
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
Endotoxin Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL min.) Dialysis water/Dialysate in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReport available the next day if the sample is submitted by 6 PM on Tuesday.
Price
KSh 8,400
First-line screen
FISH EGFR Gene Amplification Test
Sample type
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing tumor cells. The tissue block should ideally contain at least 10% tumor tissue.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 24,000
First-line screen
Fractional Excretion of Sodium Test
Sample type
Serum sample (blood) and Urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,755
First-line screen
GFR Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimated Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 468
First-line screen
Hypertension Panel Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube; 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsDaily.
Price
KSh 3,510
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Kidney Function & Renal Panels 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 Kidney Function & Renal Panels?+
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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