HLA DSA Donor Specific IgG Antibodies Class I II Test
- Sample type
- Blood or serum.
- Turnaround
- 10–12 Days Approximately 10-12 days.
- Price
- KSh 26,000
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57 tests
HLA DSASAB Class II IgG Antibodies with C1q Screen Test
- Sample type
- Serum. Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 80,000
HLA Mixed Antibody Screen PRA Class I II MICA Test
- Sample type
- 3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum from one Serum Separator Tube (SST). Only the recipient sample is required.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 24,000
HLA Pretransplant Workup Non Sensitized Recipient Panel1 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 AND 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube. Collect specimen preferably 48 hours after dialysis. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. A doctor's prescription on the letterhead with 1 photograph each of recipient and donor duly stamped AND a Consent form for HLA Typing for Solid organ transplant (Form 33) is mandatory.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 44,460
HLA Pretransplant Workup Panel 2 Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (typically collected in EDTA tubes). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 47,970
HLA Pretransplant Workup Sensitized Recipient Panel 3 Test
- Sample type
- 12 mL (10 mL minimum) whole blood in 2 Yellow Top (ACD) tubes; 4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 46,098
HLA Pretransplant Workup Sensitized Recipient Panel 5 Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 90,090
HLA Single Antigen Bead Assay for Class I II IgG Antibodies DSASAB Class I II Test
- Sample type
- Serum sample. Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 10–12 Days Approximately 10-12 days.
- Price
- KSh 100,000
HLA Single Antigen Bead Assay for Class I IgG Antibodies DSASAB Class I Test
- Sample type
- A serum sample is required. Minimum volume: 1 mL, preferred volume: 2 mL. Collected in one Serum Separator Tube (SST).
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 56,000
HLA Single Antigen Bead Assay for Class II IgG Antibodies DSASAB Class II Test
- Sample type
- 2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 52,000
HLA T B Cell Flow Cytometry Crossmatch Test
- Sample type
- Recipient: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube and 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Donor: 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 3 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 20,000
HLA T B Cell Lymphocyte 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. Collect recipient specimen preferably 48 hours after dialysis. Ship donor sample refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 20,000
KIR Genotyping 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
- 2 Working Days Report available in 2 working days after sample collection.
- Price
- KSh 26,000
MR1 Gene Major Histocompatibility Complex 1 Deficiency 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
KLF1 Gene Lutheran Inhibitor Blood Group Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks 3 to 4 Weeks.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
Beta Thalassemia-9 Common Mutations Screening Couple
- Sample type
- Peripheral blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 15,000
HLA A B C DRB1 DQB1 Any One Low Resolution
- Sample type
- Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 10,500
HLA A B C DRB1 DQB1 High Resolution
- Sample type
- Peripheral blood sample or buccal swabs (4-6 samples). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 10–12 Days Approximately 10-12 days. Confirm current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 30,000
HLA A B C DRB1 DQB1 Low Resolution
- Sample type
- Peripheral blood sample or Buccal swabs (6-8 swabs). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 36,000
HLA A B DRB1 High Resolution
- Sample type
- Peripheral blood sample or buccal swabs (4-6 samples). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 10–12 Days Results are typically available within 10-12 days. Confirm current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 30,000
HLA A B DRB1 Low Resolution
- Sample type
- Peripheral blood sample or Buccal swabs (6-8 samples). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 10–12 Days Approximately 10-12 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 27,000
Peripheral Blood for High Resolution Couple Karyotyping
- Sample type
- Peripheral blood samples from both partners.
- Turnaround
- 10–12 Days Results are typically available within 10-12 days.
- Price
- KSh 15,200
VNTR Chimerism Study Pre BMT
- Sample type
- Peripheral blood sample from both the transplant recipient and the donor.
- Turnaround
- 3–4 Days Results are typically available within 3-4 days.
- Price
- KSh 15,000
X Y Sex Mismatch Bone Marrow Transplant
- Sample type
- Bone marrow aspirate. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 10,500
HLA Typing Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 12–15 Days Typically 12-15 days.
- Price
- KSh 16,000
Government Approved Transplant Form 5 DNA Test
- Sample type
- Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 13,000
Complement Dependent Cytotoxicity CDC Crossmatch
- Sample type
- Recipient's serum (blood sample). Donor's lymphocytes (cells) are also required, typically provided by the transplant center.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 20,000
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.