Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Hemoglobinopathy Newborn Screen Test
First-line screen
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.
See timing detailsReport typically available the next day if the sample is collected on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 9 AM.
KSh 1,872
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Anti HBs Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum or plasma).
Timing on request
KSh 1,684
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
Sickle Cell Anemia Mutation Detection 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 by Friday for samples collected by Monday at 11 am.
KSh 9,000
Sickle Cell Anemia Trio Prenatal Mutation Detection Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in a lavender top (EDTA) tube from both parents, and 10 mL (5 mL min.) of amniotic fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 26,000
Sickling Screening Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day if the sample is collected by 9 am.
KSh 374
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
Thalassemia Alpha Mutation Analysis Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. A completed Genomics Clinical Information Requisition Form (Form 20) is required.
Timing on request
KSh 11,000
Thalassemia Alpha Trio Prenatal Mutation Detection Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube from both parents; 10 mL (5 mL min.) amniotic fluid in a sterile screw-capped container. Duly filled Prenatal Genetic Testing Consent Form (Form 18) & Genomics Clinical Information Requisition Form (Form 20) are mandatory.
See timing detailsResults are typically available by Friday, provided samples are collected by Monday 9 AM.
KSh 32,000
Thalassemia Beta Complete Gene Analysis with MCC Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood (Maternal) in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube OR 10 mL (5 mL min.) Amniotic fluid / CVS in a sterile screw-capped container.
21 Working DaysSample must be submitted by 9 AM daily; report available in 21 working days.
KSh 42,000
Thalassemia Beta Mutation Analysis Test
First-line screen
4 mL (minimum 2 mL) of whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsResults are typically available by Friday, provided the sample is submitted by Monday at 11 AM.
KSh 16,000
Thalassemia Beta Trio Prenatal Mutation Detection Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube from both parents; 10 mL (5 mL min.) Amniotic fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
See timing detailsResults are typically available by Friday, provided samples are submitted by Monday 11 AM. Confirm current turnaround times with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 42,120
Thalassemia Monitoring Panel Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 10,000
ATRX Gene Alpha-Thalassemia/Mental Retardation Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
KSh 40,000
HBB Gene Deltabeta Thalassemia 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
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
HBB Gene Sickle Cell Anemia Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
HBA1 Gene Thalassemia Alpha 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
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
HBD Gene Thalassemia Delta Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
KSh 40,000
GATA1 Gene Thrombocytopenia with Beta Thalassemia X-Linked 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
Alpha Thalassemia Mutation Screening 3 Common Mutation
First-line screen
Peripheral blood collected in an EDTA Vacutainer tube (2ml).
7–8 DaysApproximately 7-8 days.
KSh 15,000
Beta Thalassemia 12 Common Mutations Screening Single
First-line screen
Peripheral blood sample collected in an EDTA Vacutainer tube (2ml).
6–7 DaysApproximately 6-7 days.
KSh 18,000
Beta Thalassemia Screening Prenatal
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid, chorionic villus sample (CVS), or fetal blood sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
Beta Thalassemia-9 Common Mutations Screening Couple
First-line screen
Peripheral blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 15,000
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.
Peripheral blood, Amniotic fluid, Chorionic villi, Cord blood. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 21,000
Beta Thalassemia HBB Full Gene Analysis Couple Prenatal TRIO Analysis
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid, Chorionic villi, Cord blood, or Peripheral blood.
Timing on request
KSh 36,000
Beta Thalassemia HBB Full Gene Analysis Couple
First-line screen
Peripheral blood collected in an EDTA Vacutainer tube (2ml).
8–10 Days
KSh 30,000
Beta Thalassemia HBB Full Gene Analysis Single
First-line screen
Peripheral blood collected in an EDTA Vacutainer tube (2ml).
8–10 DaysApproximately 8-10 days.
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
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 detailsReport typically available the next day if the sample is collected on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 9 AM.
Price
KSh 1,872
First-line screen
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Anti HBs Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum or plasma).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,684
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
Sickle Cell Anemia Mutation Detection 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 by Friday for samples collected by Monday at 11 am.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Sickle Cell Anemia Trio Prenatal Mutation Detection Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in a lavender top (EDTA) tube from both parents, and 10 mL (5 mL min.) of amniotic fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 26,000
First-line screen
Sickling Screening Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day if the sample is collected by 9 am.
Price
KSh 374
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
Thalassemia Alpha Mutation Analysis Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. A completed Genomics Clinical Information Requisition Form (Form 20) is required.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
Thalassemia Alpha Trio Prenatal Mutation Detection Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube from both parents; 10 mL (5 mL min.) amniotic fluid in a sterile screw-capped container. Duly filled Prenatal Genetic Testing Consent Form (Form 18) & Genomics Clinical Information Requisition Form (Form 20) are mandatory.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available by Friday, provided samples are collected by Monday 9 AM.
Price
KSh 32,000
First-line screen
Thalassemia Beta Complete Gene Analysis with MCC Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood (Maternal) in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube OR 10 mL (5 mL min.) Amniotic fluid / CVS in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
21 Working DaysSample must be submitted by 9 AM daily; report available in 21 working days.
Price
KSh 42,000
First-line screen
Thalassemia Beta Mutation Analysis Test
Sample type
4 mL (minimum 2 mL) of whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available by Friday, provided the sample is submitted by Monday at 11 AM.
Price
KSh 16,000
First-line screen
Thalassemia Beta Trio Prenatal Mutation Detection Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube from both parents; 10 mL (5 mL min.) Amniotic fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available by Friday, provided samples are submitted by Monday 11 AM. Confirm current turnaround times with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 42,120
First-line screen
Thalassemia Monitoring Panel Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
ATRX Gene Alpha-Thalassemia/Mental Retardation Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
HBB Gene Deltabeta Thalassemia 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
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
HBB Gene Sickle Cell Anemia Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
HBA1 Gene Thalassemia Alpha 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
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
HBD Gene Thalassemia Delta Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GATA1 Gene Thrombocytopenia with Beta Thalassemia X-Linked 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
Alpha Thalassemia Mutation Screening 3 Common Mutation
Sample type
Peripheral blood collected in an EDTA Vacutainer tube (2ml).
Turnaround
7–8 DaysApproximately 7-8 days.
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
Beta Thalassemia 12 Common Mutations Screening Single
Sample type
Peripheral blood sample collected in an EDTA Vacutainer tube (2ml).
Turnaround
6–7 DaysApproximately 6-7 days.
Price
KSh 18,000
First-line screen
Beta Thalassemia Screening Prenatal
Sample type
Amniotic fluid, chorionic villus sample (CVS), or fetal blood sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Beta Thalassemia-9 Common Mutations Screening Couple
Sample type
Peripheral blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 15,000
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.
Peripheral blood, Amniotic fluid, Chorionic villi, Cord blood. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
Beta Thalassemia HBB Full Gene Analysis Couple Prenatal TRIO Analysis
Sample type
Amniotic fluid, Chorionic villi, Cord blood, or Peripheral blood.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 36,000
First-line screen
Beta Thalassemia HBB Full Gene Analysis Couple
Sample type
Peripheral blood collected in an EDTA Vacutainer tube (2ml).
Turnaround
8–10 Days
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
Beta Thalassemia HBB Full Gene Analysis Single
Sample type
Peripheral blood collected in an EDTA Vacutainer tube (2ml).
Turnaround
8–10 DaysApproximately 8-10 days.
Price
KSh 15,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Thalassemia & Hemoglobinopathy Testing 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 Thalassemia & Hemoglobinopathy Testing?+
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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