Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Antenatal Panel 1 Test
First-line screen
6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes, 2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube, 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST, 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of random urine.
See timing detailsSamples collected by 9 AM will typically have results available the next day.
KSh 7,000
Antenatal Panel Basic Test
First-line screen
3 mL whole blood in Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, 2 mL plasma in Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube, 3 mL serum in SST tube, 10 mL random urine.
Timing on request
KSh 3,276
Anti A Titre IgM Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube AND 3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsSample received daily by 9 am; report available the next day.
KSh 982
Anti B Titre IgM Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube and 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsSample collected daily by 9 am; report available the next day.
KSh 982
Anti A Titre IgG Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsSample Daily by 9 am; Report Next day.
KSh 2,340
Anti B Titre IgG Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsSample daily by 9 am; report next day.
KSh 2,340
Anti Nuclear Antibody Factor ANA ANF IFA Hep2 End Point Titre Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day if the sample is collected by 11 am. Confirm current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 6,000
Anti Streptolysino ASO Titres Test
First-line screen
Serum (Blood sample)
Timing on request
KSh 1,287
Blood Group ABO Rh Factor Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsDaily.
KSh 327
Desmoglein DSG 1 and 3 Antibody in Dilution End Point Titre Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
3 DaysReport available in 3 days. Sample must be received by 9 am on Tuesday or Friday.
KSh 24,000
HLA AB Class 1 Typing Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 17,316
HLA ABC Class 1 Typing Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
10–12 Days
KSh 24,102
HLA DP Typing Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube. Sample must be shipped refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Timing on request
KSh 14,040
HLA DQB1 Typing Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 10,062
HLA DR Class II Typing Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
10–12 Days
KSh 17,316
HLA DSASAB Class I IgG Antibodies With C1q Screen Test
First-line screen
Serum. Confirm specific volume and collection tube requirements with the laboratory before booking.
10–12 DaysResults are typically available within 10-12 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 77,220
HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Class I Quantitative Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
10–12 DaysApproximately 10-12 days.
KSh 30,000
HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Screen Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
10–12 Days
KSh 17,000
HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Class II Quantitative Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 30,000
HLA B Locus Typing Any Antigen Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
HLA Cadaveric Crossmatch Test
First-line screen
Recipient: 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Donor: 12 mL (10 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Yellow Top (ACD) tubes. A doctor’s prescription on letterhead with a stamp and recipient photograph is required.
Timing on request
KSh 5,500
HLA DNA High Resolution Typing A Locus Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube, or Buccal swab collected in a sterile container.
10 DaysResults are typically available within 10 days.
KSh 16,000
HLA DNA High Resolution Typing B Locus Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube OR Buccal swab collected in a sterile container. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
10–12 Days
KSh 16,000
HLA DNA High Resolution Typing C Locus Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube, or Buccal swab collected in a sterile container.
10–12 DaysApproximately 10-12 days.
KSh 16,000
HLA DNA High Resolution Typing DQB1 Locus Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube, or Buccal swab collected in a sterile container.
Timing on request
KSh 16,000
HLA Typing Test for Donor and Recipient
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube, or Buccal swab collected in a sterile container.
12–15 DaysTypically 12-15 days.
KSh 32,000
HLA DNA Typing for Bone Marrow Transplant 10 Antigens PCR Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
10–12 DaysApproximately 10-12 days.
KSh 49,140
HLA DNA Typing for Bone Marrow Transplant 6 Antigens Luminex Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 34,632
HLA DNA Typing for Kidney Liver Transplant PCR Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 34,632
HLA DNA Typing High Resolution by Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 31,590
First-line screen
Antenatal Panel 1 Test
Sample type
6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes, 2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube, 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST, 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of random urine.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSamples collected by 9 AM will typically have results available the next day.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Antenatal Panel Basic Test
Sample type
3 mL whole blood in Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, 2 mL plasma in Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube, 3 mL serum in SST tube, 10 mL random urine.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,276
First-line screen
Anti A Titre IgM Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube AND 3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSample received daily by 9 am; report available the next day.
Price
KSh 982
First-line screen
Anti B Titre IgM Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube and 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSample collected daily by 9 am; report available the next day.
Price
KSh 982
First-line screen
Anti A Titre IgG Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSample Daily by 9 am; Report Next day.
Price
KSh 2,340
First-line screen
Anti B Titre IgG Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSample daily by 9 am; report next day.
Price
KSh 2,340
First-line screen
Anti Nuclear Antibody Factor ANA ANF IFA Hep2 End Point Titre Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day if the sample is collected by 11 am. Confirm current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Anti Streptolysino ASO Titres Test
Sample type
Serum (Blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,287
First-line screen
Blood Group ABO Rh Factor Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsDaily.
Price
KSh 327
First-line screen
Desmoglein DSG 1 and 3 Antibody in Dilution End Point Titre Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
3 DaysReport available in 3 days. Sample must be received by 9 am on Tuesday or Friday.
Price
KSh 24,000
First-line screen
HLA AB Class 1 Typing Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,316
First-line screen
HLA ABC Class 1 Typing Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
10–12 Days
Price
KSh 24,102
First-line screen
HLA DP Typing Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube. Sample must be shipped refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,040
First-line screen
HLA DQB1 Typing Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,062
First-line screen
HLA DR Class II Typing Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
10–12 Days
Price
KSh 17,316
First-line screen
HLA DSASAB Class I IgG Antibodies With C1q Screen Test
Sample type
Serum. Confirm specific volume and collection tube requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
10–12 DaysResults are typically available within 10-12 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 77,220
First-line screen
HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Class I Quantitative Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
10–12 DaysApproximately 10-12 days.
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Screen Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
10–12 Days
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Class II Quantitative Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
HLA B Locus Typing Any Antigen Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA Cadaveric Crossmatch Test
Sample type
Recipient: 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Donor: 12 mL (10 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Yellow Top (ACD) tubes. A doctor’s prescription on letterhead with a stamp and recipient photograph is required.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 5,500
First-line screen
HLA DNA High Resolution Typing A Locus Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube, or Buccal swab collected in a sterile container.
Turnaround
10 DaysResults are typically available within 10 days.
Price
KSh 16,000
First-line screen
HLA DNA High Resolution Typing B Locus Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube OR Buccal swab collected in a sterile container. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
Turnaround
10–12 Days
Price
KSh 16,000
First-line screen
HLA DNA High Resolution Typing C Locus Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube, or Buccal swab collected in a sterile container.
Turnaround
10–12 DaysApproximately 10-12 days.
Price
KSh 16,000
First-line screen
HLA DNA High Resolution Typing DQB1 Locus Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube, or Buccal swab collected in a sterile container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,000
First-line screen
HLA Typing Test for Donor and Recipient
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube, or Buccal swab collected in a sterile container.
Turnaround
12–15 DaysTypically 12-15 days.
Price
KSh 32,000
First-line screen
HLA DNA Typing for Bone Marrow Transplant 10 Antigens PCR Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
10–12 DaysApproximately 10-12 days.
Price
KSh 49,140
First-line screen
HLA DNA Typing for Bone Marrow Transplant 6 Antigens Luminex Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 34,632
First-line screen
HLA DNA Typing for Kidney Liver Transplant PCR Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 34,632
First-line screen
HLA DNA Typing High Resolution by Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 31,590
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Blood Grouping & Blood Banking 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 Blood Grouping & Blood Banking?+
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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