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Complete Blood Count (CBC) & Hemogram

CBC/ESR/Blood Indices Panels

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Test comparison

51 tests

All diagnostic topics
First-line screen

Anemia of Chronic Disease ACD Panel Test

Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL min) serum from 1 SST tube and 3 mL (2 mL min) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Same Day Report available on the same day if the sample is collected on Monday or Thursday by 9 AM.
Price
KSh 5,850
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Anemia Panel 1 Test

Sample type
Blood sample (venous)
Turnaround
See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 9,000
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Anemia Panel Basic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (venous)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,510
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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
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Arthritis Panel Basic Test

Sample type
3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST.
Turnaround
See timing details Daily.
Price
KSh 3,744
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Blood Picture Peripheral Blood Smear Examination Test

Sample type
Peripheral blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 327
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Test

Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 10,000
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Complete Blood Count Advanced (CBC Advanced) Test

Sample type
Blood sample (venous)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,404
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Complete Blood Count CBC Test

Sample type
Blood sample (venous)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 819
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DLC Differential Leucocyte Count Automated Test

Sample type
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 351
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DLC Differential Leucocyte Count Fluid Test

Sample type
2 mL of body fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
See timing details Daily.
Price
KSh 351
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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Test

Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing details Daily.
Price
KSh 304
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Fever Panel 1 Test

Sample type
Blood sample (for Hemogram, MP, Widal) and Urine sample (for Urine R/E).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,521
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Hair Transplant Panel B With Covid Antibodies Test

Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,040
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Ham Test Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria PNH Screening Test

Sample type
A blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Same Day Results are typically available the same day. Confirm the exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 2,808
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HbA1c Glycosylated Hemoglobin Test

Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in a specific tube, confirm with the laboratory before booking).
Turnaround
See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 1,029
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Hemoglobin Free Urine Test

Sample type
Urine sample.
Turnaround
See timing details Results are typically available within one day.
Price
KSh 444
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Hemoglobin HPLC Electrophoresis Test

Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,223
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Hemoglobin Hb Test

Sample type
Blood sample (venous or capillary).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 257
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Hemoglobinopathy Newborn Screen Test

Sample type
1 drop of heel prick blood on 3 spots of filter paper. Filter paper available from the laboratory. Sample must be shipped refrigerated or frozen.
Turnaround
See timing details Report typically available the next day if the sample is collected on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 9 AM.
Price
KSh 1,872
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Hemogram Test

Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected via venipuncture).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 982
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Ibd Inflammatory Bowel Disease Screening Panel Test

Sample type
2 mL serum (SST tube), 3 mL whole blood (Lavender Top/EDTA tube), 5 g stool (leak-proof container).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
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Interleukin6 IL6 Extended Panel Test

Sample type
5 mL (4 mL min.) serum from 2 SST tubes; 2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube; 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube; 3 mL whole blood in 1 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 24,336
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Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) Test

Sample type
3 mL (1 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing details Results are typically available daily.
Price
KSh 280
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Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin MCH Test

Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 280
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Mean Corpuscular Volume MCV Test

Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 280
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Newborn Screening Panel Basic Test

Sample type
A blood sample is required. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing details Results are typically available the next day.
Price
KSh 3,276
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Nutritional Anemia Panel Test

Sample type
Blood sample (venous)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,400
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Packed Cell Volume (PCV) Hematocrit Test

Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 304
First-line screen

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria PNH Confirmatory 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 17,000

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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