Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
GATA1 Gene Anemia Xlinked Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
RPS28 Gene Diamond Blackfan Anemia Type 15 with Mandibulofacial Dysostosis 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
RPS19 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube) or a dried blood spot on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
RPS26 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 10 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
RPL26 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 11 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
RPL15 Gene DiamondBlackfan Anemia Type 12 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
RPS29 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 13 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
TSR2 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 14 with Mandibulofacial Dysostosis Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
RPS24 Gene Diamondblackfan Anemia Type 3 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
RPS17 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 4 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
RPL35A Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 5 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
RPL5 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 6 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific sample type and volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm the current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
RPL11 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 7 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
RPS7 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 8 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample (typically EDTA tube) or saliva sample is required. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm the current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
RPS10 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 9 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
Cox4i2 Gene Dyserythropoietic Anemia 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.
KSh 40,000
C15orf41 Gene Dyserythropoietic Anemia Congenital Type 1B 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
KIF23 Gene Dyserythropoietic Anemia Congenital Type 3 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
KLF1 Gene Dyserythropoietic Anemia Congenital Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or a saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
EPOR Gene Erythrocytosis Familial Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically 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
TPI1 Gene Hemolytic Anemia Due to Triosephosphate Isomerase Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CD59 Gene Hemolytic Anemia CD59-Mediated With or Without Immune-Mediated Polyneuropathy 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
KEL Gene Hemolytic Anemia Kell-System Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TMPRSS6 Gene Iron-Refractory Iron Deficiency Anemia Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
AMN Gene Megaloblastic Anemia Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or DNA sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
CUBN Gene Megaloblastic Anemia Type 1 Finnish Type Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (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
HBB Gene Sickle Cell Anemia Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
TRNT1 Gene Sideroblastic Anemia with B-cell Immunodeficiency, Periodic Fevers and Developmental Delay 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
EPB42 Gene Spherocytosis Type 5 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SLC19A2 Gene Thiamine-Responsive Megaloblastic Anemia Syndrome 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
GATA1 Gene Anemia Xlinked Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RPS28 Gene Diamond Blackfan Anemia Type 15 with Mandibulofacial Dysostosis 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
RPS19 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube) or a dried blood spot on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RPS26 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 10 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
RPL26 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 11 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RPL15 Gene DiamondBlackfan Anemia Type 12 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
First-line screen
RPS29 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 13 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
TSR2 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 14 with Mandibulofacial Dysostosis Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RPS24 Gene Diamondblackfan Anemia Type 3 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
RPS17 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 4 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
RPL35A Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 5 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
RPL5 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 6 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific sample type and volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm the current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RPL11 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 7 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RPS7 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 8 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample (typically EDTA tube) or saliva sample is required. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm the current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RPS10 Gene Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Type 9 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
Cox4i2 Gene Dyserythropoietic Anemia 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.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
C15orf41 Gene Dyserythropoietic Anemia Congenital Type 1B 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
KIF23 Gene Dyserythropoietic Anemia Congenital Type 3 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
KLF1 Gene Dyserythropoietic Anemia Congenital Type 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or a saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
EPOR Gene Erythrocytosis Familial Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically 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
TPI1 Gene Hemolytic Anemia Due to Triosephosphate Isomerase Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CD59 Gene Hemolytic Anemia CD59-Mediated With or Without Immune-Mediated Polyneuropathy 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
KEL Gene Hemolytic Anemia Kell-System Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TMPRSS6 Gene Iron-Refractory Iron Deficiency Anemia Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
AMN Gene Megaloblastic Anemia Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or DNA sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CUBN Gene Megaloblastic Anemia Type 1 Finnish Type Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (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
HBB Gene Sickle Cell Anemia Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TRNT1 Gene Sideroblastic Anemia with B-cell Immunodeficiency, Periodic Fevers and Developmental Delay 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
EPB42 Gene Spherocytosis Type 5 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SLC19A2 Gene Thiamine-Responsive Megaloblastic Anemia Syndrome 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 Anemia Testing (Iron, B12 & Folate) 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 Anemia Testing (Iron, B12 & Folate)?+
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.
Book a genetic test
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