Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Acetylcholine Receptor AChR Binding Antibody Test
First-line screen
Serum (Blood sample)
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Acetylcholine Receptor AChR Blocking Antibody Test
First-line screen
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum in a Red Top tube (No Additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Acetylcholine Receptor AChR Modulating Antibody Test
First-line screen
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Red Top tube (no additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 48,000
Metachromatic Leucodystrophy Quantitative Blood Test
First-line screen
Three Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes or three Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes. Minimum volume: 7.5 mL per tube (total 10 mL).
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four days.
KSh 7,000
MuSK Muscle Specific Kinase Antibody Test
First-line screen
Serum (Blood sample)
Timing on request
KSh 16,000
Myasthenia Gravis Panel Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) serum collected in two Serum Separator Tubes (SSTs).
4 DaysReport available in 4 days, provided the sample is submitted by Tuesday 9 AM.
KSh 26,000
Prenatal Diagnosis Panel 1 Chorionic Villus Biopsy Test
First-line screen
Chorionic Villus Biopsy (CVS) sample.
5 DaysResults are typically available within 5 days.
KSh 93,600
Sphingolipidosis Panel 1 Test
First-line screen
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 24,000
Striated Skeletal Muscle Antibody (ASKA) IFA in Dilutions Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
4 DaysResults are typically available within 4 days. Confirm current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 9,000
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
CNGA3 Gene Achromatopsia Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CNGB3 Gene Achromatopsia Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Please confirm the specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GNAT2 Gene Achromatopsia Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
PDE6H Gene Achromatopsia Type 6 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
PSAP Gene Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Due to Saposin B Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
GFPT1 Gene Myasthenia Congenital with Tubular Aggregates 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
MUSK Gene Myasthenic Syndrome Associated with Acetylcholine Receptor Deficiency 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 current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
RAPSN Gene Myasthenic Syndrome Congenital Type 11 Associated with Acetylcholine Receptor Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CHRND Gene Myasthenic Syndrome Congenital Type 3C Associated with Acetylcholine Receptor Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
ARSA Gene Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Acetylcholine Receptor AChR Binding Antibody Test
Sample type
Serum (Blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Acetylcholine Receptor AChR Blocking Antibody Test
Sample type
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum in a Red Top tube (No Additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Acetylcholine Receptor AChR Modulating Antibody Test
Sample type
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Red Top tube (no additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 48,000
First-line screen
Metachromatic Leucodystrophy Quantitative Blood Test
Sample type
Three Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes or three Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes. Minimum volume: 7.5 mL per tube (total 10 mL).
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four days.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
MuSK Muscle Specific Kinase Antibody Test
Sample type
Serum (Blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,000
First-line screen
Myasthenia Gravis Panel Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) serum collected in two Serum Separator Tubes (SSTs).
Turnaround
4 DaysReport available in 4 days, provided the sample is submitted by Tuesday 9 AM.
Price
KSh 26,000
First-line screen
Prenatal Diagnosis Panel 1 Chorionic Villus Biopsy Test
Sample type
Chorionic Villus Biopsy (CVS) sample.
Turnaround
5 DaysResults are typically available within 5 days.
Price
KSh 93,600
First-line screen
Sphingolipidosis Panel 1 Test
Sample type
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 24,000
First-line screen
Striated Skeletal Muscle Antibody (ASKA) IFA in Dilutions Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
4 DaysResults are typically available within 4 days. Confirm current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 9,000
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
CNGA3 Gene Achromatopsia Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CNGB3 Gene Achromatopsia Type 3 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Please confirm the specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GNAT2 Gene Achromatopsia Type 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PDE6H Gene Achromatopsia Type 6 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PSAP Gene Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Due to Saposin B Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). 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
GFPT1 Gene Myasthenia Congenital with Tubular Aggregates 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MUSK Gene Myasthenic Syndrome Associated with Acetylcholine Receptor Deficiency 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 current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RAPSN Gene Myasthenic Syndrome Congenital Type 11 Associated with Acetylcholine Receptor Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CHRND Gene Myasthenic Syndrome Congenital Type 3C Associated with Acetylcholine Receptor Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ARSA Gene Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Myasthenia Gravis Autoantibodies 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 Myasthenia Gravis Autoantibodies?+
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
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