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Kidney Function & Renal Panels

Creatinine/Urea/Cystatin C/eGFR Panels

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  • Nationwide & Home Sample Collection

Test comparison

109 tests

All diagnostic topics
First-line screen

17 Hydroxyprogesterone Test

Sample type
Serum (Blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 30,000
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17-Hydroxyprogesterone 17OHP Stimulation by ACTH Test

Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 6,084
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17 Ketosteroids 24 Hour Urine Test

Sample type
24-hour urine collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
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ACTH Test

Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in a specific type of tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 3,463
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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 Day Same-day reporting if the sample is received by 4 PM on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
Price
KSh 25,000
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Albumin Serum Test

Sample type
Blood sample (Serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 304
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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
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Alpha-2-Macroglobulin Test

Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube. Avoid hemolysis.
Turnaround
10 Days Report available in 10 days. Sample collection Tue / Sat by 4 PM.
Price
KSh 8,000
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Aluminium Dialysis Fluid Test

Sample type
Dialysis fluid.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 4,680
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Amikacin Test

Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 28,000
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BUN Blood Urea Nitrogen Test

Sample type
Blood sample (venous)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 327
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Calcium Creatinine Ratio Random Urine Test

Sample type
Random urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,123
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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 Day Same-day reporting for samples received by 4 PM.
Price
KSh 1,918
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Cortisol Serum Morning Sample Test

Sample type
Serum (blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,287
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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 details Daily.
Price
KSh 3,861
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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 details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 2,574
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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 details Daily.
Price
KSh 608
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Creatinine Fluid Test

Sample type
10 mL fluid sample collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 304
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Creatinine Random Urine Test

Sample type
Random urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
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Creatinine Serum Test

Sample type
Blood sample (serum).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 327
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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
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DHEA Dehydroepiandrosterone Test

Sample type
2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST (Serum Separator Tube).
Turnaround
Same Day Sample collected on Tuesday or Friday by 11 am; report available on the same day.
Price
KSh 5,733
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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 details Daily
Price
KSh 3,042
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Dialysis SARSCOV2 Screening Profile Test

Sample type
Blood sample and Nasopharyngeal swab.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,040
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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 details Reports are typically available by Friday or Tuesday, depending on the submission day (Monday or Thursday).
Price
KSh 20,000
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Endotoxin Test

Sample type
5 mL (3 mL min.) Dialysis water/Dialysate in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
See timing details Report available the next day if the sample is submitted by 6 PM on Tuesday.
Price
KSh 8,400
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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 Days Results are typically available within 4 working days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 24,000
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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
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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 details Daily.
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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