Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Detection Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube OR 10 mL of amniotic fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 24,000
Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screen Test
First-line screen
A small blood sample obtained via heel prick.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day, provided the sample is received by 9 AM Monday through Friday.
KSh 1,287
Enhanced Liver Fibrosis ELF Panel Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
See timing detailsReport typically available the next day if the sample is collected on Monday or Thursday by 4 PM.
KSh 13,000
Fatty Liver Index Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Same DayReports are typically available on the same day if samples are submitted Monday through Saturday by 9 AM.
KSh 1,170
FIB4 Index Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum).
Timing on request
KSh 936
Liver Fibrosis Panel Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube and 3 mL whole blood in 1 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube.
Same DayReports are typically available the same day if samples are collected by 9 am.
KSh 3,861
NAFLD PNPLA3 TM6SF2 Genotyping Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Wednesday or Saturday for samples collected on Monday or Thursday by 9 am.
KSh 10,000
NAFLD Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Fibrosis Score Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST AND 3 mL (1 mL min.) whole blood in 1 lavender top (EDTA).
Timing on request
KSh 2,106
Newborn Screening Panel 8 Test
First-line screen
A drop of heel prick blood collected on three spots of filter paper.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
KSh 6,000
Newborn Screening Panel 7 Test
First-line screen
Typically a dried blood spot sample collected via a heel prick.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
KSh 6,000
P1NP Procollagen Type 1 Amino Terminal Propeptide Total Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Same DaySame-day reporting is available if the sample is received by Monday or Thursday at 11 am.
KSh 3,673
Piiinp Procollagen Type III Amino Terminal Propeptide Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day after sample collection. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 11,000
KIF21A Gene Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles Congenital Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TUBB3 Gene Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles Congenital Type 3a Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
CFTR Gene Cystic Fibrosis Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
KSh 40,000
SLC6A14 Gene Cystic Fibrosis SLC6A14 Related 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
SLC30A10 Gene Hypermanganesemia with Dystonia Polycythemia and Cirrhosis Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume and collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SFTPA2 Gene Pulmonary Fibrosis Idiopathic 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
PHOX2A Gene Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles Congenital Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
TERT Gene Pulmonary Fibrosis and/or Bone Marrow Failure Telomere-Related Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
PARN Gene Pulmonary Fibrosis and Bone Marrow Failure Telomere-Related Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SFTPA1 Gene Pulmonary Fibrosis Idiopathic Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
JAK2 Gene Myelofibrosis Somatic 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
Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Screening (CFTR - Del 508)
First-line screen
Peripheral blood collected in an EDTA Vacutainer tube (2ml).
7–8 DaysResults are typically available within 7-8 days.
KSh 12,000
Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Screening CFTR Del 508 Prenatal
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid, chorionic villus sample (CVS), or fetal blood sample. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 21,000
Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Screening CFTR Del 508 G551D R553X G542X
First-line screen
Peripheral blood sample collected in an EDTA Vacutainer tube (2ml).
3–4 Days
KSh 15,000
Cystic Fibrosis CFTR Full Gene Sequence Analysis
First-line screen
Peripheral blood, Amniotic fluid, or Chorionic villi sample.
Timing on request
KSh 60,000
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Sputum or throat swab (for cystic fibrosis patients). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Preliminary results may be available sooner via email or phone.
KSh 13,600
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Sputum or throat swab (for cystic fibrosis patients), water sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 11,560
First-line screen
Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Detection Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube OR 10 mL of amniotic fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 24,000
First-line screen
Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screen Test
Sample type
A small blood sample obtained via heel prick.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day, provided the sample is received by 9 AM Monday through Friday.
Price
KSh 1,287
First-line screen
Enhanced Liver Fibrosis ELF Panel Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
See timing detailsReport typically available the next day if the sample is collected on Monday or Thursday by 4 PM.
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
Fatty Liver Index Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Same DayReports are typically available on the same day if samples are submitted Monday through Saturday by 9 AM.
Price
KSh 1,170
First-line screen
FIB4 Index Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 936
First-line screen
Liver Fibrosis Panel Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube and 3 mL whole blood in 1 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube.
Turnaround
Same DayReports are typically available the same day if samples are collected by 9 am.
Price
KSh 3,861
First-line screen
NAFLD PNPLA3 TM6SF2 Genotyping Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Wednesday or Saturday for samples collected on Monday or Thursday by 9 am.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
NAFLD Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Fibrosis Score Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST AND 3 mL (1 mL min.) whole blood in 1 lavender top (EDTA).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,106
First-line screen
Newborn Screening Panel 8 Test
Sample type
A drop of heel prick blood collected on three spots of filter paper.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Newborn Screening Panel 7 Test
Sample type
Typically a dried blood spot sample collected via a heel prick.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
P1NP Procollagen Type 1 Amino Terminal Propeptide Total Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting is available if the sample is received by Monday or Thursday at 11 am.
Price
KSh 3,673
First-line screen
Piiinp Procollagen Type III Amino Terminal Propeptide Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day after sample collection. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
KIF21A Gene Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles Congenital Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TUBB3 Gene Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles Congenital Type 3a Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CFTR Gene Cystic Fibrosis Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SLC6A14 Gene Cystic Fibrosis SLC6A14 Related 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
SLC30A10 Gene Hypermanganesemia with Dystonia Polycythemia and Cirrhosis Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume and collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SFTPA2 Gene Pulmonary Fibrosis Idiopathic 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
PHOX2A Gene Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles Congenital Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TERT Gene Pulmonary Fibrosis and/or Bone Marrow Failure Telomere-Related Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PARN Gene Pulmonary Fibrosis and Bone Marrow Failure Telomere-Related Type 4 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
SFTPA1 Gene Pulmonary Fibrosis Idiopathic Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
JAK2 Gene Myelofibrosis Somatic 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
Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Screening (CFTR - Del 508)
Sample type
Peripheral blood collected in an EDTA Vacutainer tube (2ml).
Turnaround
7–8 DaysResults are typically available within 7-8 days.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Screening CFTR Del 508 Prenatal
Sample type
Amniotic fluid, chorionic villus sample (CVS), or fetal blood sample. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Screening CFTR Del 508 G551D R553X G542X
Sample type
Peripheral blood sample collected in an EDTA Vacutainer tube (2ml).
Turnaround
3–4 Days
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
Cystic Fibrosis CFTR Full Gene Sequence Analysis
Sample type
Peripheral blood, Amniotic fluid, or Chorionic villi sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 60,000
First-line screen
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Sputum or throat swab (for cystic fibrosis patients). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Preliminary results may be available sooner via email or phone.
Price
KSh 13,600
First-line screen
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Sputum or throat swab (for cystic fibrosis patients), water sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 11,560
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Liver Fibrosis & Cirrhosis 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 Liver Fibrosis & Cirrhosis 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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