Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Anti ds DNA Antibody Crithidia IFA in Dilutions Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
See timing detailsReports are typically available the next day if samples are submitted by 11 am.
KSh 9,000
Anti ds DNA Antibody EIA Test
First-line screen
2 mL of serum from 1 SST tube.
Same DaySame day, if samples are submitted by 9 am, Monday through Saturday.
KSh 2,808
Anti ds DNA Antibody Crithidia IFA Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Same DaySame-day reporting if samples are received by 11 am.
KSh 3,978
Anti Nuclear Antibody Factor ANA ANF IFA Hep2 Reflex to ENA Profile Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
See timing detailsReport available the next working day if the sample is received by 11 am Monday through Saturday.
KSh 9,000
Anti Nuclear Antibody Factor ANAF EIA Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (Serum)
Same DaySame-day reporting.
KSh 1,638
Centromere Antibody Test
First-line screen
2 mL serum (1 mL minimum) from one Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Timing on request
KSh 3,159
Collagen Disease Antibodies Panel Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2.5 mL minimum) serum collected in two Serum Separator Tubes (SSTs).
Timing on request
KSh 24,000
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
Histone Antibodies Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Same DayReport available the same day if the sample is submitted by Thursday at 9 am.
KSh 3,159
LE Cell Phenomenon Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a plastic container with 4 glass beads.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day.
KSh 819
Lupus Anticoagulant By APTT PTTLA Test
First-line screen
Blood sample collected in a specific tube containing a citrate anticoagulant. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 1,544
Lupus Anticoagulant By dRVVT Test
First-line screen
3 mL whole blood collected in a blue top (sodium citrate) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 3,978
Lupus Anticoagulant Panel (LAC Panel) Test
First-line screen
3 mL whole blood collected in a blue top tube (Sodium Citrate).
Timing on request
KSh 8,400
PCNA Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen Antibody Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 44,000
Ribosomal P Antibody Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
2–3 WeeksReports are typically available after 2-3 weeks.
KSh 24,000
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
Sm Smith Antibody IgG Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum)
Timing on request
KSh 2,269
SmRNP Antibody Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Same DaySame-day reporting for samples submitted by Tuesday or Friday by 9 am.
KSh 3,978
Smooth Muscle Antibody ASMA IFA Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Same DayReport available the same day if the sample arrives at the laboratory by 9:00 AM.
KSh 3,978
Smooth Muscle Antibody ASMA IFA in Dilutions Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day if the sample is received by 11 am.
KSh 9,000
SSARo Antibody Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 3,393
SSBLa Antibody Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (Serum)
Same DaySame-day results are typically available for samples collected by 9 AM on Tuesdays and Fridays. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 3,393
Striated Skeletal Muscle Antibody (ASMA) IFA Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube.
4 DaysReport will be ready in 4 days, provided the sample is submitted by Tuesday or Saturday by 9 AM.
KSh 7,000
Systemic Sclerosis Profile IgG Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Same DayResults are typically available the same day by 6 pm, provided the sample is collected by 11 am Monday to Saturday.
KSh 33,000
U1RNP Antibodies Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube.
Same DaySample collected on Tuesday or Friday by 9 am; report available the same day.
KSh 3,978
DNASE1 Gene Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
DNASE1L3 Gene Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Type 16 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
ITGAM Gene Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Susceptibility to Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Anti ds DNA Antibody Crithidia IFA in Dilutions Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically available the next day if samples are submitted by 11 am.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Anti ds DNA Antibody EIA Test
Sample type
2 mL of serum from 1 SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DaySame day, if samples are submitted by 9 am, Monday through Saturday.
Price
KSh 2,808
First-line screen
Anti ds DNA Antibody Crithidia IFA Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting if samples are received by 11 am.
Price
KSh 3,978
First-line screen
Anti Nuclear Antibody Factor ANA ANF IFA Hep2 Reflex to ENA Profile Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
See timing detailsReport available the next working day if the sample is received by 11 am Monday through Saturday.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Anti Nuclear Antibody Factor ANAF EIA Test
Sample type
Blood sample (Serum)
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting.
Price
KSh 1,638
First-line screen
Centromere Antibody Test
Sample type
2 mL serum (1 mL minimum) from one Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,159
First-line screen
Collagen Disease Antibodies Panel Test
Sample type
4 mL (2.5 mL minimum) serum collected in two Serum Separator Tubes (SSTs).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 24,000
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
Histone Antibodies Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DayReport available the same day if the sample is submitted by Thursday at 9 am.
Price
KSh 3,159
First-line screen
LE Cell Phenomenon Test
Sample type
10 mL (5 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a plastic container with 4 glass beads.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day.
Price
KSh 819
First-line screen
Lupus Anticoagulant By APTT PTTLA Test
Sample type
Blood sample collected in a specific tube containing a citrate anticoagulant. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,544
First-line screen
Lupus Anticoagulant By dRVVT Test
Sample type
3 mL whole blood collected in a blue top (sodium citrate) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,978
First-line screen
Lupus Anticoagulant Panel (LAC Panel) Test
Sample type
3 mL whole blood collected in a blue top tube (Sodium Citrate).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,400
First-line screen
PCNA Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen Antibody Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 44,000
First-line screen
Ribosomal P Antibody Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksReports are typically available after 2-3 weeks.
Price
KSh 24,000
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
Sm Smith Antibody IgG Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,269
First-line screen
SmRNP Antibody Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting for samples submitted by Tuesday or Friday by 9 am.
Price
KSh 3,978
First-line screen
Smooth Muscle Antibody ASMA IFA Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Same DayReport available the same day if the sample arrives at the laboratory by 9:00 AM.
Price
KSh 3,978
First-line screen
Smooth Muscle Antibody ASMA IFA in Dilutions Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day if the sample is received by 11 am.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
SSARo Antibody Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 3,393
First-line screen
SSBLa Antibody Test
Sample type
Blood sample (Serum)
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day results are typically available for samples collected by 9 AM on Tuesdays and Fridays. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 3,393
First-line screen
Striated Skeletal Muscle Antibody (ASMA) IFA Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube.
Turnaround
4 DaysReport will be ready in 4 days, provided the sample is submitted by Tuesday or Saturday by 9 AM.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Systemic Sclerosis Profile IgG Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available the same day by 6 pm, provided the sample is collected by 11 am Monday to Saturday.
Price
KSh 33,000
First-line screen
U1RNP Antibodies Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DaySample collected on Tuesday or Friday by 9 am; report available the same day.
Price
KSh 3,978
First-line screen
DNASE1 Gene Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 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
DNASE1L3 Gene Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Type 16 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
ITGAM Gene Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Susceptibility to Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Lupus (SLE) Autoantibody 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 Lupus (SLE) Autoantibody 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.
Book a genetic test
A counselor will help confirm the right next step.