Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Hair Transplant Panel A Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 15,000
NLRP1 Gene Corneal Intraepithelial Dyskeratosis and Ectodermal Dysplasia 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
HR Gene Alopecia Universalis 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
KRT85 Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia Type 4 Hair/Nail Type Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
CDH3 Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia Ectrodactyly and Macular Dystrophy 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
GJB6 Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia Hidrotic 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
EDAR Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia Hypohidrotic Autosomal Recessive 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
EDARADD Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia Hypohidrotic Autosomal Recessive 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
IKBKG Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia Hypohidrotic With Immune Deficiency 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
EDA Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia Hypohidrotic X-linked Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
PKP1 Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia/Skin Fragility Syndrome 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
Dsg1 Gene Erythroderma Congenital with Palmoplantar Keratoderma Hypotrichosis and Hyper IgE Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
DSC3 Gene Hypotrichosis and Recurrent Skin Vesicles 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
APCDD1 Gene Hypotrichosis Type 1 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
SNRPE Gene Hypotrichosis Type 11 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Extracted DNA. Alternatively, one drop of blood on an FTA Card.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
RPL21 Gene Hypotrichosis Type 12 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
KRT71 Gene Hypotrichosis Type 13 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CDSN Gene Hypotrichosis Type 2 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
KRT74 Gene Hypotrichosis Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
HR Gene Hypotrichosis Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
DSG4 Gene Hypotrichosis Type 6 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
KSh 40,000
LIPH Gene Hypotrichosis Type 7 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
Lpar6 Gene Hypotrichosis Type 8 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
Sox18 Gene Hypotrichosis-Lymphedema-Telangiectasia Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
CLDN1 Gene Ichthyosis Leukocyte Vacuoles Alopecia and Sclerosing Cholangitis Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA Card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Foxn1 Gene Tcell Immunodeficiency Congenital Alopecia and Nail Dystrophy 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
PRKD1 Gene Congenital Heart Defects and Ectodermal Dysplasia Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
TP63 Gene Ankyloblepharon-Ectodermal Defects Cleft Lip/Palate 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
IFT122 Gene Cranioectodermal Dysplasia Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (specific collection kit). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
WDR35 Gene Cranioectodermal Dysplasia Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Hair Transplant Panel A Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
NLRP1 Gene Corneal Intraepithelial Dyskeratosis and Ectodermal Dysplasia 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
HR Gene Alopecia Universalis 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
KRT85 Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia Type 4 Hair/Nail Type Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CDH3 Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia Ectrodactyly and Macular Dystrophy 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
GJB6 Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia Hidrotic 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
EDAR Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia Hypohidrotic Autosomal Recessive 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
EDARADD Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia Hypohidrotic Autosomal Recessive 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
IKBKG Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia Hypohidrotic With Immune Deficiency 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
EDA Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia Hypohidrotic X-linked Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PKP1 Gene Ectodermal Dysplasia/Skin Fragility Syndrome 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
Dsg1 Gene Erythroderma Congenital with Palmoplantar Keratoderma Hypotrichosis and Hyper IgE Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
DSC3 Gene Hypotrichosis and Recurrent Skin Vesicles 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
APCDD1 Gene Hypotrichosis Type 1 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
SNRPE Gene Hypotrichosis Type 11 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Extracted DNA. Alternatively, one drop of blood on an FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RPL21 Gene Hypotrichosis Type 12 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
KRT71 Gene Hypotrichosis Type 13 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CDSN Gene Hypotrichosis Type 2 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
KRT74 Gene Hypotrichosis Type 3 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
HR Gene Hypotrichosis Type 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
DSG4 Gene Hypotrichosis Type 6 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
LIPH Gene Hypotrichosis Type 7 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Lpar6 Gene Hypotrichosis Type 8 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
Sox18 Gene Hypotrichosis-Lymphedema-Telangiectasia Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CLDN1 Gene Ichthyosis Leukocyte Vacuoles Alopecia and Sclerosing Cholangitis Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA Card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Foxn1 Gene Tcell Immunodeficiency Congenital Alopecia and Nail Dystrophy 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
PRKD1 Gene Congenital Heart Defects and Ectodermal Dysplasia Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TP63 Gene Ankyloblepharon-Ectodermal Defects Cleft Lip/Palate 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
IFT122 Gene Cranioectodermal Dysplasia Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (specific collection kit). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
WDR35 Gene Cranioectodermal Dysplasia Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot 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 Hereditary Hair Loss & Hypotrichosis 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 Hereditary Hair Loss & Hypotrichosis?+
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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