Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Platelet Distribution Width PDW Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube).
Timing on request
KSh 397
Red Cell Distribution Width RDW Test
First-line screen
3 mL blood in a Lavender Top EDTA tube.
See timing detailsOne day.
KSh 304
Reticulocyte Count Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube).
Timing on request
KSh 819
Smear Examination Gonococcus Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a sample such as urethral discharge (males), cervical or vaginal discharge (females), or rectal swab.
Timing on request
KSh 748
Smear Examination Routine Test
First-line screen
Nasal swab, cervical swab, vaginal swab, throat swab, or pus sample.
Timing on request
KSh 397
Thalassemia Profile Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 3,627
TLC Total Leucocyte Count Test
First-line screen
3 mL (minimum 1 mL) of whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within a day.
KSh 257
TLC Total Leucocyte Count Fluid Test
First-line screen
Body fluid sample (e.g., cerebrospinal fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, synovial fluid). Confirm the specific fluid type required with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 257
ALAS2 Gene Protoporphyria Erythropoietic X-Linked Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
HP Gene Anhaptoglobinemia Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
HBG2 Gene Hereditary Persistence of Fetal Hemoglobin 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
Cyb5r3 Gene Methemoglobinemia Type 1 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.
KSh 40,000
HBA2 Gene Thalassemia Alpha 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 the exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
Beta Thalassemia-9 Common Mutations Screening (Single)
First-line screen
Peripheral blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 10,500
Bone Marrow Biopsy
First-line screen
Bone marrow sample obtained via biopsy.
Timing on request
KSh 1,950
Hb Electrophorosis by HPLC
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 3,300
HbE Hemoglobin E Mutation Screening
First-line screen
Peripheral blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube).
3–4 DaysResults are typically available within 3-4 days.
KSh 10,500
HbE Hemoglobin E Mutation Screening Prenatal
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid, Chorionic villi (CVS), or Cord blood.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
Hemoglobin D Punjab HbD Mutation Study
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid, Chorionic villi, or Cord blood.
7–8 DaysApproximately 7-8 days.
KSh 12,000
Hereditary Persistence of Fetal Hemoglobin (HPFH)
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid, Chorionic villi, or Cord blood. A doctor's prescription is required for testing, except for specific circumstances like surgery, pregnancy, or travel.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 12,000
PNH Comprehensive Work Up Flowcytometry Flaer CD14 CD15 CD24 CD45 CD59 CD64 GlY-A
First-line screen
Peripheral blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 24,000
First-line screen
Platelet Distribution Width PDW Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 397
First-line screen
Red Cell Distribution Width RDW Test
Sample type
3 mL blood in a Lavender Top EDTA tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsOne day.
Price
KSh 304
First-line screen
Reticulocyte Count Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 819
First-line screen
Smear Examination Gonococcus Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a sample such as urethral discharge (males), cervical or vaginal discharge (females), or rectal swab.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 748
First-line screen
Smear Examination Routine Test
Sample type
Nasal swab, cervical swab, vaginal swab, throat swab, or pus sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 397
First-line screen
Thalassemia Profile Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 3,627
First-line screen
TLC Total Leucocyte Count Test
Sample type
3 mL (minimum 1 mL) of whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within a day.
Price
KSh 257
First-line screen
TLC Total Leucocyte Count Fluid Test
Sample type
Body fluid sample (e.g., cerebrospinal fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, synovial fluid). Confirm the specific fluid type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 257
First-line screen
ALAS2 Gene Protoporphyria Erythropoietic X-Linked Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
HP Gene Anhaptoglobinemia 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
HBG2 Gene Hereditary Persistence of Fetal Hemoglobin 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
Cyb5r3 Gene Methemoglobinemia Type 1 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.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
HBA2 Gene Thalassemia Alpha 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 the exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Beta Thalassemia-9 Common Mutations Screening (Single)
Sample type
Peripheral blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 10,500
First-line screen
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Sample type
Bone marrow sample obtained via biopsy.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,950
First-line screen
Hb Electrophorosis by HPLC
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 3,300
First-line screen
HbE Hemoglobin E Mutation Screening
Sample type
Peripheral blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube).
Turnaround
3–4 DaysResults are typically available within 3-4 days.
Price
KSh 10,500
First-line screen
HbE Hemoglobin E Mutation Screening Prenatal
Sample type
Amniotic fluid, Chorionic villi (CVS), or Cord blood.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Hemoglobin D Punjab HbD Mutation Study
Sample type
Amniotic fluid, Chorionic villi, or Cord blood.
Turnaround
7–8 DaysApproximately 7-8 days.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Hereditary Persistence of Fetal Hemoglobin (HPFH)
Sample type
Amniotic fluid, Chorionic villi, or Cord blood. A doctor's prescription is required for testing, except for specific circumstances like surgery, pregnancy, or travel.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
PNH Comprehensive Work Up Flowcytometry Flaer CD14 CD15 CD24 CD45 CD59 CD64 GlY-A
Sample type
Peripheral blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 24,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Complete Blood Count (CBC) & Hemogram 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 Complete Blood Count (CBC) & Hemogram?+
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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