Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
MPL Myeloproliferative Leukemia Gene Mutation Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsSample Mon / Thu by 11 am; Report Wed / Sat.
KSh 13,000
Myeloperoxidase MPO Stain Blood Bone Marrow Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 2 mL (1 mL minimum) Bone Marrow collected in a Green Top (Sodium heparin) tube.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 1,053
NPM1 Gene Mutation Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 11,000
NPM1 Gene Mutation Quantitative MRD Monitor Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 11,000
Oncomine Acute Myeloid Leukaemia AML Panel Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsReports are typically generated around the 15th and 30th of the month following sample receipt on the 1st or 16th.
KSh 81,900
Oncomine Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia CML Panel Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole Blood OR Bone Marrow in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Timing on request
KSh 81,900
Oncomine Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia CMML Panel Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Bone Marrow sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 81,900
Oncomine Comprehensive Myeloid Panel Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 88,920
Oncomine Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia JMML Panel Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 81,900
Oncomine Myelodysplastic Syndrome MDS Panel Test
First-line screen
Peripheral blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 81,900
Oncomine Myeloproliferative Neoplasm MPN Panel Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 81,900
Platelet Count Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube).
Timing on request
KSh 304
Platelet Count Fluorescent PLTF Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected via venipuncture). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 514
PML RARA t1517q22q12 Gene Rearrangement Qualitative PCR Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 15,000
PML RARA t15 17q22q12 Gene Rearrangement Quantitative MRD Monitor Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 12,168
PML RARA t15 17q22q12 Gene Rearrangement Quantitative PCR Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
See timing detailsSamples collected on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 9 AM will have reports available on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, respectively.
KSh 15,000
T119 Q23P133 TCF3 BX1E2APBX1 PCR Qualitative Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Wednesdays and Saturdays, following sample receipt on Mondays and Thursdays by 11 am.
KSh 10,000
T1119 Q23P133 MLLENL PCR Qualitative Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
T1221 P13Q22 ETV6RUNX1 TELAML1 PCR Qualitative Test
First-line screen
3 mL of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsSample received by Monday or Thursday before 11 am; report available Wednesday or Saturday.
KSh 10,000
T411 Q21Q23 MLLAF4 PCR Qualitative Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood or Bone marrow in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Clinical history is mandatory.
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
T911 P2122Q23 MLLAF9 PCR Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Blood or bone marrow sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
TPMT Thiopurine Methyl Transferase Genotyping Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Wednesdays and Saturdays, following sample receipt on Mondays and Thursdays by 11 AM.
KSh 14,400
Vancomycin Test
First-line screen
Serum (blood sample). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 13,000
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci VRE Screening Test
First-line screen
Rectal swab, Wound swab, or Pure Isolate in Amies transport medium.
Timing on request
KSh 1,965
UBE2A Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Syndromic Nascimento-Type Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
IDH2 Gene D2hydroxyglutaric Aciduria Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
IDH1 Gene Metaphyseal Chondromatosis with Increased Urinary Excretion of D-2-Hydroxyglutarate Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MYD88 Gene Pyogenic Bacterial Infections Recurrent Due to MYD88 Deficiency 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
MYH11 Gene Aortic Aneurysm Familial Thoracic Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
TERT Gene Leukemia Acute Myeloid Form Susceptible Due to TERT Germline Mutation Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or other tissue sample as specified by the laboratory. Confirm specific requirements before collection.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MPL Myeloproliferative Leukemia Gene Mutation Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSample Mon / Thu by 11 am; Report Wed / Sat.
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
Myeloperoxidase MPO Stain Blood Bone Marrow Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 2 mL (1 mL minimum) Bone Marrow collected in a Green Top (Sodium heparin) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 1,053
First-line screen
NPM1 Gene Mutation Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
NPM1 Gene Mutation Quantitative MRD Monitor Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
Oncomine Acute Myeloid Leukaemia AML Panel Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically generated around the 15th and 30th of the month following sample receipt on the 1st or 16th.
Price
KSh 81,900
First-line screen
Oncomine Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia CML Panel Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole Blood OR Bone Marrow in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 81,900
First-line screen
Oncomine Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia CMML Panel Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Bone Marrow sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 81,900
First-line screen
Oncomine Comprehensive Myeloid Panel Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 88,920
First-line screen
Oncomine Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia JMML Panel Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 81,900
First-line screen
Oncomine Myelodysplastic Syndrome MDS Panel Test
Sample type
Peripheral blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 81,900
First-line screen
Oncomine Myeloproliferative Neoplasm MPN Panel Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 81,900
First-line screen
Platelet Count Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 304
First-line screen
Platelet Count Fluorescent PLTF Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected via venipuncture). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 514
First-line screen
PML RARA t1517q22q12 Gene Rearrangement Qualitative PCR Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
PML RARA t15 17q22q12 Gene Rearrangement Quantitative MRD Monitor Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,168
First-line screen
PML RARA t15 17q22q12 Gene Rearrangement Quantitative PCR Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSamples collected on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 9 AM will have reports available on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, respectively.
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
T119 Q23P133 TCF3 BX1E2APBX1 PCR Qualitative Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Wednesdays and Saturdays, following sample receipt on Mondays and Thursdays by 11 am.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
T1119 Q23P133 MLLENL PCR Qualitative Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
T1221 P13Q22 ETV6RUNX1 TELAML1 PCR Qualitative Test
Sample type
3 mL of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSample received by Monday or Thursday before 11 am; report available Wednesday or Saturday.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
T411 Q21Q23 MLLAF4 PCR Qualitative Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood or Bone marrow in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Clinical history is mandatory.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
T911 P2122Q23 MLLAF9 PCR Qualitative Test
Sample type
Blood or bone marrow sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
TPMT Thiopurine Methyl Transferase Genotyping Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Wednesdays and Saturdays, following sample receipt on Mondays and Thursdays by 11 AM.
Price
KSh 14,400
First-line screen
Vancomycin Test
Sample type
Serum (blood sample). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci VRE Screening Test
Sample type
Rectal swab, Wound swab, or Pure Isolate in Amies transport medium.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,965
First-line screen
UBE2A Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Syndromic Nascimento-Type Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
IDH2 Gene D2hydroxyglutaric Aciduria Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
IDH1 Gene Metaphyseal Chondromatosis with Increased Urinary Excretion of D-2-Hydroxyglutarate Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MYD88 Gene Pyogenic Bacterial Infections Recurrent Due to MYD88 Deficiency 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
MYH11 Gene Aortic Aneurysm Familial Thoracic Type 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TERT Gene Leukemia Acute Myeloid Form Susceptible Due to TERT Germline Mutation Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or other tissue sample as specified by the laboratory. Confirm specific requirements before collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Leukemia Diagnosis & Monitoring 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 Leukemia Diagnosis & Monitoring?+
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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