Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Immunohistochemistry Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor EGFR Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Kidney Panel Extended Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 3,510
Kidney Panel KFT Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 1,872
Kidney Stone Formation Therapeutic Monitoring Panel Test
First-line screen
Two 24-hour urine collections are required: one non-acidified and one acidified with hydrochloric acid (HCl). Minimum volume of 30 mL per aliquot, 50 mL preferred.
Timing on request
KSh 13,000
Liquid Biopsy cfDNA EGFR Test
First-line screen
10 mL whole blood collected in a Streck tube.
Timing on request
KSh 41,600
Microalbumin/Albumin Creatinine Ratio Urine Test
First-line screen
A 15 mL (minimum 10 mL) aliquot of first morning or random urine collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 1,333
Microalbumin Albumin 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 24-hour urine collection. A specific container will be provided by the laboratory.
Timing on request
KSh 1,333
Microalbumin/Albumin 1st Morning Random Urine Test
4 Working DaysReport available in 4 working days, provided the sample is submitted by Monday 11 am.
KSh 22,230
Oncopro EGFR Rapid Test
First-line screen
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing at least 10% tumor tissue.
See timing detailsResults are typically available on the next working day, provided the sample is submitted by 11 AM daily.
KSh 35,100
Osmolality Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube. Serum must be separated within 1 hour of collection.
Same DaySame day reporting if the sample is received by 3 pm.
KSh 1,614
Osmolality Urine Test
First-line screen
A minimum of 3 mL (5 mL preferred) of random urine.
Same DaySame-day reporting if the sample is submitted by 3 PM.
KSh 1,614
Osmolality Urine Serum Ratio Test
First-line screen
Serum: 2 mL (1.5 mL minimum) from a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Urine: 5 mL (3 mL minimum) random urine sample. Do not use preservatives.
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if the sample is collected by 3 PM.
KSh 2,901
Oxalate Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
2–3 WeeksResults are typically available 2-3 weeks after sample collection.
KSh 23,400
Phosphorus Random Urine Test
First-line screen
A random urine sample is required. Please collect urine in a clean container provided by the laboratory.
Timing on request
KSh 585
Phosphorus Serum Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 374
Plasma Renin Direct Test
First-line screen
Plasma sample (collected in a specific tube, usually EDTA or heparinized). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 14,000
Protein Creatinine Ratio Urine Test
First-line screen
A single, clean-catch urine sample is required.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 1,053
Protein Total 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 24-hour urine collection. A special container will be provided.
Timing on request
KSh 585
Protein Total Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Random urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 585
Specific Gravity Urine Test
First-line screen
Urine sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 257
Steroid Panel for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia CAH Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Red Top tube (No Additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 11,000
Urea Nitrogen 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 24-hour urine collection. A specific volume (e.g., 10 mL minimum) is required.
Timing on request
KSh 585
Urea Nitrogen Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Random urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 585
Urea Cycle Disorder Panel Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5 mL minimum) random urine in a sterile screw-capped container. 2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma from a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube, transferred into a sterile screw-capped vial.
Timing on request
KSh 20,000
Urea 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 24-hour urine collection. Minimum 10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot.
Timing on request
KSh 585
Urea Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Random urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 444
Urea Fluid Test
First-line screen
2 mL (minimum 1 mL) body fluid sample collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 280
Urea Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 304
Uric Acid 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
24-hour urine collection.
Timing on request
KSh 585
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor EGFR Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Kidney Panel Extended Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 3,510
First-line screen
Kidney Panel KFT Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,872
First-line screen
Kidney Stone Formation Therapeutic Monitoring Panel Test
Sample type
Two 24-hour urine collections are required: one non-acidified and one acidified with hydrochloric acid (HCl). Minimum volume of 30 mL per aliquot, 50 mL preferred.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
Liquid Biopsy cfDNA EGFR Test
Sample type
10 mL whole blood collected in a Streck tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 41,600
First-line screen
Microalbumin/Albumin Creatinine Ratio Urine Test
Sample type
A 15 mL (minimum 10 mL) aliquot of first morning or random urine collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,333
First-line screen
Microalbumin Albumin 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 24-hour urine collection. A specific container will be provided by the laboratory.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,333
First-line screen
Microalbumin/Albumin 1st Morning Random Urine Test
4 Working DaysReport available in 4 working days, provided the sample is submitted by Monday 11 am.
Price
KSh 22,230
First-line screen
Oncopro EGFR Rapid Test
Sample type
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing at least 10% tumor tissue.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available on the next working day, provided the sample is submitted by 11 AM daily.
Price
KSh 35,100
First-line screen
Osmolality Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube. Serum must be separated within 1 hour of collection.
Turnaround
Same DaySame day reporting if the sample is received by 3 pm.
Price
KSh 1,614
First-line screen
Osmolality Urine Test
Sample type
A minimum of 3 mL (5 mL preferred) of random urine.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting if the sample is submitted by 3 PM.
Price
KSh 1,614
First-line screen
Osmolality Urine Serum Ratio Test
Sample type
Serum: 2 mL (1.5 mL minimum) from a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Urine: 5 mL (3 mL minimum) random urine sample. Do not use preservatives.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if the sample is collected by 3 PM.
Price
KSh 2,901
First-line screen
Oxalate Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksResults are typically available 2-3 weeks after sample collection.
Price
KSh 23,400
First-line screen
Phosphorus Random Urine Test
Sample type
A random urine sample is required. Please collect urine in a clean container provided by the laboratory.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Phosphorus Serum Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 374
First-line screen
Plasma Renin Direct Test
Sample type
Plasma sample (collected in a specific tube, usually EDTA or heparinized). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,000
First-line screen
Protein Creatinine Ratio Urine Test
Sample type
A single, clean-catch urine sample is required.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 1,053
First-line screen
Protein Total 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 24-hour urine collection. A special container will be provided.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Protein Total Random Urine Test
Sample type
Random urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Specific Gravity Urine Test
Sample type
Urine sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 257
First-line screen
Steroid Panel for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia CAH Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Red Top tube (No Additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
Urea Nitrogen 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 24-hour urine collection. A specific volume (e.g., 10 mL minimum) is required.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Urea Nitrogen Random Urine Test
Sample type
Random urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Urea Cycle Disorder Panel Test
Sample type
10 mL (5 mL minimum) random urine in a sterile screw-capped container. 2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma from a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube, transferred into a sterile screw-capped vial.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
Urea 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 24-hour urine collection. Minimum 10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
Urea Random Urine Test
Sample type
Random urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 444
First-line screen
Urea Fluid Test
Sample type
2 mL (minimum 1 mL) body fluid sample collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 280
First-line screen
Urea Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 304
First-line screen
Uric Acid 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
24-hour urine collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
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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