Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Linezolid Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag. Refrigerated transport is required. If a specimen has already been submitted for AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification, the pure growth isolated in the lab will be used for this test.
21 DaysResults are typically available within approximately 21 days.
KSh 9,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Moxifloxacin Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 11,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Ofloxacin Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST PAS Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
21 DaysApproximately 21 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Pyrazinamide Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag. Samples should be shipped refrigerated. If pure growth is not available, confirm with the laboratory before booking.
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
KSh 10,400
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 11 Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
A pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container. The specimen should be shipped refrigerated or use growth obtained in the laboratory from previously submitted specimens. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 31,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 10 Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, placed in a sealed plastic bag. Ship refrigerated. If AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests have already been submitted, the pure growth isolated in the laboratory will be used.
21 DaysResults are typically available within 21 days after sample submission.
KSh 30,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 10 Second Line Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, placed in a sealed plastic bag. Samples should be shipped refrigerated. If a previous sample was sent for AFB culture or identification, the pure growth isolated in the lab can be used for this test.
Timing on request
KSh 30,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 12 Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag. Samples should be shipped refrigerated. If pure growth is not available, the laboratory can process it from previously submitted specimens.
Timing on request
KSh 33,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 15 Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
A pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in appropriate media, contained in a sterile screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag.
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
KSh 44,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 16 Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container.
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
KSh 50,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 4 Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
21 DaysResults are typically available within 21 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 13,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 5 Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag.
Timing on request
KSh 19,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 5 Second Line Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
A sample of pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag.
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rifabutin Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
21 DaysUp to 21 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 8,400
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rifampicin Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, placed in a sealed plastic bag. Ship refrigerated. If used with other AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests, the pure growth obtained in the laboratory from specimens already submitted will be processed.
21 DaysResults are typically available within 21 days.
KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Streptomycin Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 19 Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
21 DaysApproximately 21 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 60,000
Cultured AFB Drug Resistant Dr Mycobacterium Antitubercular DST Rapid 15 Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 42,000
Cultured Mold Antifungal Drug Sensitivity DST Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of mold on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 30,000
Giemsa Stain Body Fluids Test
First-line screen
Body fluid sample (e.g., pus, exudate, fine needle aspiration aspirate). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
KSh 819
Giemsa Stain Peripheral Blood Bone Marrow Test
First-line screen
Peripheral blood sample and/or bone marrow aspirate.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next working day.
KSh 912
Gram Stain Test
First-line screen
The type of specimen required depends on the suspected site of infection. Common specimens include sputum, urine, wound swabs, cerebrospinal fluid, or blood cultures. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsResults are typically available daily.
KSh 819
Gram Stain for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Vaginal Test
First-line screen
Vaginal swab
Timing on request
KSh 936
Histopathology Special Stain Acid Fast Z N Stain 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 smeared onto 4 glass slides and air-dried).
See timing detailsResults are typically available within three working days after the sample is received at the laboratory.
KSh 1,263
Histopathology Special Stain Alcian Blue Test
First-line screen
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline, formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue block, or Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) specimen (alcohol-fixed, smeared onto four glass slides, air-dried).
Timing on request
KSh 1,263
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
Histopathology Special Stain Copper Rhodanine Test
First-line screen
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline OR formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block OR FNAC specimen, alcohol-fixed smeared onto 4 glass slides and air-dried.
3 Working DaysReports are typically available within 3 working days after sample receipt.
KSh 1,263
Histopathology Special Stain Fontana Masson Test
First-line screen
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline OR formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block OR FNAC specimen, alcohol fixed smeared onto 4 glass slides and air dried.
3 Working DaysReport available in 3 working days after sample receipt.
KSh 1,263
Histopathology Special Stain Gomoris Methenamine Silver Test
First-line screen
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block, or Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) specimen. Alcohol-fixed specimens require smearing onto 4 glass slides, air-drying, and shipping at room temperature.
3 Working DaysResults are typically available within 3 working days after sample receipt. Samples collected by 6 PM daily.
KSh 1,263
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Linezolid Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag. Refrigerated transport is required. If a specimen has already been submitted for AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification, the pure growth isolated in the lab will be used for this test.
Turnaround
21 DaysResults are typically available within approximately 21 days.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Moxifloxacin Test
Sample type
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Ofloxacin Test
Sample type
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST PAS Test
Sample type
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
21 DaysApproximately 21 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Pyrazinamide Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag. Samples should be shipped refrigerated. If pure growth is not available, confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
Price
KSh 10,400
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 11 Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
A pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container. The specimen should be shipped refrigerated or use growth obtained in the laboratory from previously submitted specimens. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 31,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 10 Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, placed in a sealed plastic bag. Ship refrigerated. If AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests have already been submitted, the pure growth isolated in the laboratory will be used.
Turnaround
21 DaysResults are typically available within 21 days after sample submission.
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 10 Second Line Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, placed in a sealed plastic bag. Samples should be shipped refrigerated. If a previous sample was sent for AFB culture or identification, the pure growth isolated in the lab can be used for this test.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 12 Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag. Samples should be shipped refrigerated. If pure growth is not available, the laboratory can process it from previously submitted specimens.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 33,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 15 Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
A pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in appropriate media, contained in a sterile screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag.
Turnaround
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
Price
KSh 44,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 16 Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
Price
KSh 50,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 4 Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
21 DaysResults are typically available within 21 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 5 Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 19,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 5 Second Line Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
A sample of pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rifabutin Test
Sample type
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
21 DaysUp to 21 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 8,400
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rifampicin Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, placed in a sealed plastic bag. Ship refrigerated. If used with other AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests, the pure growth obtained in the laboratory from specimens already submitted will be processed.
Turnaround
21 DaysResults are typically available within 21 days.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Streptomycin Test
Sample type
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 19 Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
21 DaysApproximately 21 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 60,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Drug Resistant Dr Mycobacterium Antitubercular DST Rapid 15 Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 42,000
First-line screen
Cultured Mold Antifungal Drug Sensitivity DST Test
Sample type
Pure growth of mold on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
Giemsa Stain Body Fluids Test
Sample type
Body fluid sample (e.g., pus, exudate, fine needle aspiration aspirate). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
Price
KSh 819
First-line screen
Giemsa Stain Peripheral Blood Bone Marrow Test
Sample type
Peripheral blood sample and/or bone marrow aspirate.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next working day.
Price
KSh 912
First-line screen
Gram Stain Test
Sample type
The type of specimen required depends on the suspected site of infection. Common specimens include sputum, urine, wound swabs, cerebrospinal fluid, or blood cultures. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available daily.
Price
KSh 819
First-line screen
Gram Stain for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Vaginal Test
Sample type
Vaginal swab
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 936
First-line screen
Histopathology Special Stain Acid Fast Z N Stain Test
Sample type
Tissue biopsy (in 10% formal saline or formalin-fixed paraffin embedded block) or Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) specimen (alcohol-fixed smeared onto 4 glass slides and air-dried).
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within three working days after the sample is received at the laboratory.
Price
KSh 1,263
First-line screen
Histopathology Special Stain Alcian Blue Test
Sample type
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline, formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue block, or Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) specimen (alcohol-fixed, smeared onto four glass slides, air-dried).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,263
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
Histopathology Special Stain Copper Rhodanine Test
Sample type
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline OR formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block OR FNAC specimen, alcohol-fixed smeared onto 4 glass slides and air-dried.
Turnaround
3 Working DaysReports are typically available within 3 working days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 1,263
First-line screen
Histopathology Special Stain Fontana Masson Test
Sample type
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline OR formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block OR FNAC specimen, alcohol fixed smeared onto 4 glass slides and air dried.
Turnaround
3 Working DaysReport available in 3 working days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 1,263
First-line screen
Histopathology Special Stain Gomoris Methenamine Silver Test
Sample type
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block, or Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) specimen. Alcohol-fixed specimens require smearing onto 4 glass slides, air-drying, and shipping at room temperature.
Turnaround
3 Working DaysResults are typically available within 3 working days after sample receipt. Samples collected by 6 PM daily.
Price
KSh 1,263
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Bacterial Culture & Sensitivity 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 Bacterial Culture & Sensitivity 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.
The Culture Water Presumptive Coliform Count Test checks drinking water for coliform bacteria, which can indicate contamination and potential health risks. This test helps assess water safety, particularly for private wells or where contamination is suspected.
