Culture Bordetella Test
- Sample type
- Nasopharyngeal swab in Amies Charcoal Medium or 2 mL (1 mL minimum) of sputum in a sterile screw-capped container.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 2,808
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Bacterial Culture & Sensitivity Testing
Aerobic/Anaerobic Culture Panels
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157 tests
Culture Campylobacter Test
- Sample type
- Stool sample or Rectal swab.
- Turnaround
- 4 Days 2 to 4 days.
- Price
- KSh 3,042
Culture Cholera Test
- Sample type
- Stool sample
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 1,872
Culture ESBL Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Screening Test
- Sample type
- Rectal swab, wound swab, or pure growth in Amies charcoal transport medium.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 1,965
Culture Group B Streptococcus GBS Test
- Sample type
- Vaginal and rectal swab.
- Turnaround
- 2 Days Results are typically available within 2 days.
- Price
- KSh 2,457
Culture Helicobacter Pylori Test
- Sample type
- Gastric or duodenal biopsy tissue sample.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 3,042
Culture KPC Carbapenemase Screening Test
- Sample type
- Bacterial culture sample. Confirm specific sample type (e.g., blood, urine, wound swab) with your doctor or the laboratory.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 1,965
Culture Malassezia Test
- Sample type
- Skin scrapings collected in a sterile container. The sample should be shipped refrigerated.
- Turnaround
- 2 Days Results are typically available within 2 days of receiving the sample.
- Price
- KSh 3,042
Culture MRSA Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Screening Test
- Sample type
- Nasal, axilla, groin, or wound swab collected in Amies charcoal transport medium.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Results are typically available the next day.
- Price
- KSh 1,965
Culture Actinomyces Test
- Sample type
- Pus, intrauterine devices, exudate, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), pleural or other fluids, tissue. Samples must be submitted in an anaerobic transport medium available from our laboratory.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Interim reports are available within one week. Final results are provided within three weeks.
- Price
- KSh 2,714
Culture Fungus Blood Body Fluids Rapid Test
- Sample type
- Blood or other relevant body fluid collected in a Myco/F-Lytic bottle.
- Turnaround
- 2 Days Interim results may be available in 2 days, with final results typically available within 15 days.
- Price
- KSh 2,714
Culture Brucella Does Not Include Antibiotic Sensitivity Test
- Sample type
- Adults: 8 mL (minimum 3 mL) whole blood in a special Plus Aerobic bottle. Pediatric: 3 mL (minimum 1 mL) whole blood in a special Paeds Plus Aerobic bottle. Aspirate / Body fluid / Bone marrow / CSF: 3 mL (minimum 1 mL) in a special Plus Aerobic bottle. Tissue/Pus: In a sterile screw-capped container with normal saline.
- Turnaround
- 2 Weeks Interim reports available at 1 and 2 weeks. Final report available within 3 weeks. Positive samples are reported as soon as detected.
- Price
- KSh 8,000
Culture Mycobacterium Atypical Non Tuberculous Mycobacterium NTM Test
- Sample type
- Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Samples may include sputum, tissue biopsy, blood, or other bodily fluids as determined by your doctor.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Results may take several weeks, depending on the growth rate of the organism.
- Price
- KSh 5,850
Cultured Aerobic Bacteria Identification and Sensitivity Test
- Sample type
- A pure isolate of the suspected bacteria on appropriate culture media. Please specify the collection site and provide relevant clinical history.
- Turnaround
- 3 Days Results are typically available within 3 days after the sample is received by the laboratory.
- Price
- KSh 7,000
Cultured Aerobic Bacteria Identification Test
- Sample type
- Clinical sample (e.g., wound swab, sputum, urine, blood culture). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 2,457
Cultured Aerobic Bacteria Sensitivity Test
- Sample type
- Pure known isolate on appropriate media.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Results are typically available the next day.
- Price
- KSh 2,457
Cultured AFB Other Than Tuberculosis MOTT DST For Rapid Growers Test
- Sample type
- Sputum, tissue biopsy, or other relevant body fluid sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 21,000
Cultured AFB Other Than Tuberculosis MOTT DST for Slow Growers Test
- Sample type
- Sputum, bronchial washings, or other relevant clinical samples. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 14 Days Approximately 14 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 23,000
Cultured Anaerobic Bacteria Identification Test
- Sample type
- A pure isolate of the suspected anaerobic bacteria cultured on appropriate media. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 8 Days Results are typically available within 8 days.
- Price
- KSh 2,457
Cultured Fungus Identification Test
- Sample type
- Pure isolate of the fungus on appropriate culture medium.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 2,457
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Amikacin Test
- Sample type
- Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in a sterile container.
- Turnaround
- 21 Days Approximately 21 days.
- Price
- KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Capreomycin Test
- Sample type
- Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 21 Days Approximately 21 days.
- Price
- KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Clarithromycin Test
- Sample type
- Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag. If used alongside other AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests, the pure growth obtained in the laboratory from previously submitted specimens will be processed.
- Turnaround
- 21 Days Approximately 21 days.
- Price
- KSh 9,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Clofazimine Test
- Sample type
- Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 8,400
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Cycloserine Test
- Sample type
- Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, placed within a sealed plastic bag. Alternatively, if the initial specimen is already submitted for AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification, the pure growth obtained in the laboratory can be used.
- Turnaround
- 21 Days Results are typically available within 21 days after the sample is received in the laboratory.
- Price
- KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Ethambutol Test
- Sample type
- Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Ethionamide Test
- Sample type
- Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, sealed container. Samples should be shipped refrigerated. If a specimen has already been submitted for AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification, the pure growth obtained in the lab will be used for this test.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Isoniazid Test
- Sample type
- Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 21 Days Approximately 21 days.
- Price
- KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Kanamycin 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 other AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests are being performed, the pure growth obtained in the laboratory from submitted specimens will be used.
- Turnaround
- 21 Days Report available in 21 days. Sample collection daily by 3:30 PM.
- Price
- KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Levofloxacin Test
- Sample type
- Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, placed in a sealed plastic bag. Alternatively, if a specimen has already been submitted for AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification, the pure growth obtained in the laboratory can be used for this test.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 6,645
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.
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