Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Bilirubin Total Direct Indirect Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day.
KSh 608
Coombs Test Indirect
First-line screen
Serum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 1,123
Coombs Test Direct Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 1,099
G6PD Newborn Screen Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected via heel prick).
Timing on request
KSh 585
G6PD Gene Mutation Detection Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
10 DaysApproximately 10 days.
KSh 15,000
G6PD Quantitative Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Same DaySame-day results for samples submitted by 4 PM, Monday through Saturday.
KSh 1,942
Ham Test Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria PNH Screening Test
First-line screen
A blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Same DayResults are typically available the same day. Confirm the exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 2,808
Haptoglobin Test
First-line screen
2 mL serum (1 mL minimum) collected in an SST tube.
See timing detailsOne day.
KSh 4,446
Haptoglobin Genotyping Test
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 13,000
Heinz Bodies Peripheral Blood Test
First-line screen
Peripheral blood sample collected in an EDTA (purple top) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 304
Hemosiderin Urine Test
First-line screen
A 10 mL (minimum 5 mL) aliquot of urine. A first morning specimen is preferred.
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day if the sample is submitted by 9 am.
KSh 819
Hepatitis E Antibody AntiHEV IgM Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if the sample is received by 9:00 AM, Monday through Saturday.
KSh 3,744
Newborn Screening Panel 8 Test
First-line screen
A drop of heel prick blood collected on three spots of filter paper.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
KSh 6,000
Newborn Screening Panel Basic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
KSh 3,276
Newborn Screening Panel 7 Test
First-line screen
Typically a dried blood spot sample collected via a heel prick.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
KSh 6,000
Osmotic Fragility Test (RBC Fragility Test)
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a green top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
KSh 1,146
SLC2A1 Gene Paroxysmal Exercise-Induced Dyskinesia with Epilepsy and/or Hemolytic Anemia 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
G6PD Gene Favism Susceptibility to Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually 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
G6PD Gene Hemolytic Anemia Due to G6PD Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GPI Gene Hemolytic Anemia Nonspherocytic Due to Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency 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
PKLR Gene Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency with Hemolytic Anemia 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
CD59 Gene Hemolytic Anemia CD59-Mediated with or without Immune-Mediated Polyneuropathy Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Panel 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
Cfb Gene Hemolytic Uremic 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
CFH Gene Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
CFHR1 Gene Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome 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
CFHR2 Gene Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
CFHR3 Gene Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome 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
CFHR4 Gene Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CFHR5 Gene Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome 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
First-line screen
Bilirubin Total Direct Indirect Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day.
Price
KSh 608
First-line screen
Coombs Test Indirect
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,123
First-line screen
Coombs Test Direct Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,099
First-line screen
G6PD Newborn Screen Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected via heel prick).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen
G6PD Gene Mutation Detection Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
10 DaysApproximately 10 days.
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
G6PD Quantitative Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day results for samples submitted by 4 PM, Monday through Saturday.
Price
KSh 1,942
First-line screen
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 DayResults are typically available the same day. Confirm the exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 2,808
First-line screen
Haptoglobin Test
Sample type
2 mL serum (1 mL minimum) collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsOne day.
Price
KSh 4,446
First-line screen
Haptoglobin Genotyping Test
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 13,000
First-line screen
Heinz Bodies Peripheral Blood Test
Sample type
Peripheral blood sample collected in an EDTA (purple top) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 304
First-line screen
Hemosiderin Urine Test
Sample type
A 10 mL (minimum 5 mL) aliquot of urine. A first morning specimen is preferred.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day if the sample is submitted by 9 am.
Price
KSh 819
First-line screen
Hepatitis E Antibody AntiHEV IgM Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if the sample is received by 9:00 AM, Monday through Saturday.
Price
KSh 3,744
First-line screen
Newborn Screening Panel 8 Test
Sample type
A drop of heel prick blood collected on three spots of filter paper.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Newborn Screening Panel Basic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
Price
KSh 3,276
First-line screen
Newborn Screening Panel 7 Test
Sample type
Typically a dried blood spot sample collected via a heel prick.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Osmotic Fragility Test (RBC Fragility Test)
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a green top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
Price
KSh 1,146
First-line screen
SLC2A1 Gene Paroxysmal Exercise-Induced Dyskinesia with Epilepsy and/or Hemolytic Anemia 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
G6PD Gene Favism Susceptibility to Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually 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
G6PD Gene Hemolytic Anemia Due to G6PD Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GPI Gene Hemolytic Anemia Nonspherocytic Due to Glucose Phosphate Isomerase 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
First-line screen
PKLR Gene Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency with Hemolytic Anemia 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
CD59 Gene Hemolytic Anemia CD59-Mediated with or without Immune-Mediated Polyneuropathy 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
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Panel 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
Cfb Gene Hemolytic Uremic 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
First-line screen
CFH Gene Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CFHR1 Gene Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome 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
CFHR2 Gene Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CFHR3 Gene Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome 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
CFHR4 Gene Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome 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
CFHR5 Gene Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome 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
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Hemolytic Anemia & Jaundice Workup 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 Hemolytic Anemia & Jaundice Workup?+
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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