Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Amyloid Protein Identification Test
First-line screen
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block.
Timing on request
KSh 600,000
Bence Jones Protein Urine Qualitative Test
First-line screen
A minimum of 10 mL, preferably 15 mL, of urine collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 1,287
Beta 2 Microglobulin 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 24-hour urine collection is required. A minimum of 10 mL (5 mL minimum) is needed.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 3,042
Beta 2 Microglobulin Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Timing on request
KSh 3,042
FISH 17P TP53 Deletion Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood OR 4 mL (2 mL minimum) Bone Marrow collected in 2 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
4 DaysReport available in 4 days. Sample should be received daily by 4 pm.
KSh 13,000
FISH Del13q OR LSI D13S319 Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood or 4 mL (2 mL minimum) bone marrow collected in two Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
FISH Multiple Myeloma with Positive Selection of CD138 Cells Test
First-line screen
Bone marrow sample (preferred) or whole blood sample. Bone marrow: 4 mL (2 mL minimum) in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Whole blood: 5 mL (3 mL minimum).
Timing on request
KSh 33,000
Histopathology Special Stain Amyloid Congo Red Test
First-line screen
Tissue biopsy (in 10% formal saline or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block) or Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) specimen (alcohol-fixed smears on four glass slides, air-dried).
3 Working DaysReports are typically available within 3 working days after sample receipt.
KSh 1,263
Immunofixation Electrophoresis IFE 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
24-hour urine collection.
Timing on request
KSh 22,000
Immunohistochemistry Lambda Light Chains Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded block.
5 DaysSample Daily by 6 pm. Report Block: 5 days. Tissue Biopsy: 5 days. Tissue Large Complex: 7 days.
KSh 7,000
Immunohistochemistry Kappa Light Chains Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% formal-saline or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block.
7 DaysTypical turnaround times may range from 5 to 7 days depending on the sample type and complexity.
KSh 7,000
Immunohistochemistry LECT2 Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
5–7 DaysTypical turnaround times are 5-7 days depending on the sample type and complexity.
KSh 3,744
Immunohistochemistry Serum Associated Amyloid SAA Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% formalin-saline or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block.
7 DaysResults are typically available within 5 to 7 days.
KSh 7,000
Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry Kappa Lambda Light Chains Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube and 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) bone marrow in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 11,000
Kappa Lambda Light Chains Free Serum Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
Kappa Lambda Light Chains Free Urine Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot of random urine in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
Lysozyme Muramidase Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum.
Timing on request
KSh 26,000
Minimal Residual Disease MRD Monitoring for Multiple Myeloma Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1 mL minimum) Bone Marrow aspirate (first pull) in 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Mix thoroughly.
Timing on request
KSh 32,000
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) Panel Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) serum from a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Timing on request
KSh 19,000
Multiple Myeloma Comprehensive Profile Test
First-line screen
5 mL serum from SST tube, 3 mL whole blood in Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, 3 mL Bone Marrow (first pull aspirate) in Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube, 1 or 2 unstained Bone marrow smears.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Multiple Myeloma Monitoring Panel Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 5 mL (3 mL min.) serum from 1 SST.
Timing on request
KSh 21,000
Multiple Myeloma Screening Panel Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next working day after sample collection, provided the sample is received by 9 am.
KSh 21,000
Protein Electrophoresis Immunotyping Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Grossly hemolysed samples are not accepted. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next working day after sample collection, provided the sample is received by 9 am.
KSh 20,000
Protein Electrophoresis Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Grossly hemolysed samples are not accepted.
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if the sample is collected by 11 am, Monday through Saturday.
KSh 1,591
Protein Electrophoresis 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
A 24-hour urine collection. A minimum of 20 mL is required. Do not use preservatives. Record the total volume collected on the test request form and the urine container.
4 DaysReports are typically available within 4 days of sample submission, provided the sample is submitted daily by 9 am.
KSh 11,000
Viscosity Serum Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
3 WeeksResults are typically reported within 2 to 3 weeks after sample submission.
KSh 20,000
TTR Gene Amyloidosis 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
Gsn Gene Amyloidosis Finnish Type Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CST3 Gene Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy 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
APP Gene Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy APP Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Amyloid Protein Identification Test
Sample type
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 600,000
First-line screen
Bence Jones Protein Urine Qualitative Test
Sample type
A minimum of 10 mL, preferably 15 mL, of urine collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,287
First-line screen
Beta 2 Microglobulin 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 24-hour urine collection is required. A minimum of 10 mL (5 mL minimum) is needed.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 3,042
First-line screen
Beta 2 Microglobulin Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,042
First-line screen
FISH 17P TP53 Deletion Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood OR 4 mL (2 mL minimum) Bone Marrow collected in 2 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
4 DaysReport available in 4 days. Sample should be received daily by 4 pm.
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
FISH Del13q OR LSI D13S319 Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood or 4 mL (2 mL minimum) bone marrow collected in two Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
FISH Multiple Myeloma with Positive Selection of CD138 Cells Test
Sample type
Bone marrow sample (preferred) or whole blood sample. Bone marrow: 4 mL (2 mL minimum) in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Whole blood: 5 mL (3 mL minimum).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 33,000
First-line screen
Histopathology Special Stain Amyloid Congo Red Test
Sample type
Tissue biopsy (in 10% formal saline or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block) or Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) specimen (alcohol-fixed smears on four glass slides, air-dried).
Turnaround
3 Working DaysReports are typically available within 3 working days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 1,263
First-line screen
Immunofixation Electrophoresis IFE 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
24-hour urine collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 22,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry Lambda Light Chains Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded block.
Turnaround
5 DaysSample Daily by 6 pm. Report Block: 5 days. Tissue Biopsy: 5 days. Tissue Large Complex: 7 days.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry Kappa Light Chains Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% formal-saline or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block.
Turnaround
7 DaysTypical turnaround times may range from 5 to 7 days depending on the sample type and complexity.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry LECT2 Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Turnaround
5–7 DaysTypical turnaround times are 5-7 days depending on the sample type and complexity.
Price
KSh 3,744
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry Serum Associated Amyloid SAA Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% formalin-saline or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block.
Turnaround
7 DaysResults are typically available within 5 to 7 days.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry Kappa Lambda Light Chains Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube and 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) bone marrow in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
Kappa Lambda Light Chains Free Serum Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Kappa Lambda Light Chains Free Urine Test
Sample type
10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot of random urine in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Lysozyme Muramidase Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 26,000
First-line screen
Minimal Residual Disease MRD Monitoring for Multiple Myeloma Test
Sample type
3 mL (1 mL minimum) Bone Marrow aspirate (first pull) in 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Mix thoroughly.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 32,000
First-line screen
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) Panel Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) serum from a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 19,000
First-line screen
Multiple Myeloma Comprehensive Profile Test
Sample type
5 mL serum from SST tube, 3 mL whole blood in Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, 3 mL Bone Marrow (first pull aspirate) in Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube, 1 or 2 unstained Bone marrow smears.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Multiple Myeloma Monitoring Panel Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 5 mL (3 mL min.) serum from 1 SST.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
Multiple Myeloma Screening Panel Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next working day after sample collection, provided the sample is received by 9 am.
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
Protein Electrophoresis Immunotyping Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Grossly hemolysed samples are not accepted. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next working day after sample collection, provided the sample is received by 9 am.
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
Protein Electrophoresis Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Grossly hemolysed samples are not accepted.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if the sample is collected by 11 am, Monday through Saturday.
Price
KSh 1,591
First-line screen
Protein Electrophoresis 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
A 24-hour urine collection. A minimum of 20 mL is required. Do not use preservatives. Record the total volume collected on the test request form and the urine container.
Turnaround
4 DaysReports are typically available within 4 days of sample submission, provided the sample is submitted daily by 9 am.
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
Viscosity Serum Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
3 WeeksResults are typically reported within 2 to 3 weeks after sample submission.
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
TTR Gene Amyloidosis 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
Gsn Gene Amyloidosis Finnish Type Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CST3 Gene Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy 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
APP Gene Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy APP Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Multiple Myeloma & Plasma Cell Disorders 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 Multiple Myeloma & Plasma Cell Disorders?+
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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