Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Kidney Stone Formation Diagnostic Panel Test
First-line screen
A 24-hour urine collection is required. This involves collecting two separate samples over two consecutive days: one non-acidified and one acidified.
Timing on request
KSh 15,000
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
Oxalate Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
2–3 WeeksResults are typically available 2-3 weeks after sample collection.
KSh 23,400
Oxalate 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
24-hour urine collection. A 10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot of the collected urine is required.
Timing on request
KSh 3,978
Oxalate Random Urine Test
First-line screen
A random urine sample of 10 mL (minimum 5 mL) is required. The sample will be mixed with 2 mL of 6N HCl.
Timing on request
KSh 3,978
Uric Acid 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
24-hour urine collection.
Timing on request
KSh 585
AGXT Gene Hyperoxaluria Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
GRHPR Gene Hyperoxaluria Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
HOGA1 Gene Hyperoxaluria Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SLC26A6 Gene Hyperoxaluria SLC26A6 Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
SLC9A3R1 Gene Nephrolithiasis Osteoporosis Hypophosphatemic Type 2 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
MTHFR Gene Homocystinuria Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
CBS Gene Homocystinuria Due To Cystathionine Betasynthase Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. A single drop of blood on an FTA card may also be acceptable. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
MTRR Gene Homocystinuria-Megaloblastic Anemia Cbl E Type 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
PREPL Gene Cystinuria Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
SLC3A1 Gene Cystinuria Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SLC7A9 Gene Cystinuria Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
PREPL Gene Hypotonia-Cystinuria Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). 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
CLCN5 Gene Nephrolithiasis Type 1 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
SLC34A1 Gene Nephrolithiasis Osteoporosis Hypophosphatemic Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Kidney Stone Formation Diagnostic Panel Test
Sample type
A 24-hour urine collection is required. This involves collecting two separate samples over two consecutive days: one non-acidified and one acidified.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 15,000
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
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
Oxalate 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
24-hour urine collection. A 10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot of the collected urine is required.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,978
First-line screen
Oxalate Random Urine Test
Sample type
A random urine sample of 10 mL (minimum 5 mL) is required. The sample will be mixed with 2 mL of 6N HCl.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,978
First-line screen
Uric Acid 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
24-hour urine collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
AGXT Gene Hyperoxaluria Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GRHPR Gene Hyperoxaluria Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
HOGA1 Gene Hyperoxaluria Type 3 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SLC26A6 Gene Hyperoxaluria SLC26A6 Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). 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
SLC9A3R1 Gene Nephrolithiasis Osteoporosis Hypophosphatemic Type 2 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
MTHFR Gene Homocystinuria Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, 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
CBS Gene Homocystinuria Due To Cystathionine Betasynthase Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. A single drop of blood on an FTA card may also be acceptable. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MTRR Gene Homocystinuria-Megaloblastic Anemia Cbl E Type 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
PREPL Gene Cystinuria Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, 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
SLC3A1 Gene Cystinuria Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SLC7A9 Gene Cystinuria Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PREPL Gene Hypotonia-Cystinuria Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). 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
First-line screen
CLCN5 Gene Nephrolithiasis Type 1 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
SLC34A1 Gene Nephrolithiasis Osteoporosis Hypophosphatemic Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Kidney Stones & Nephrolithiasis 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 Kidney Stones & Nephrolithiasis 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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