Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Histopathology Special Stain Iron Perls Stain 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.
Timing on request
KSh 1,263
Histopathology Special Stain Masson Trichrome Test
First-line screen
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block, or alcohol-fixed FNAC specimen smeared onto four glass slides and air-dried.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within three working days.
KSh 1,263
Histopathology Special Stain Mucicarmine Test
First-line screen
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline or formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block; FNAC specimen, alcohol fixed smeared onto 4 glass slides and air dried.
3 Working Days
KSh 1,263
Histopathology Special Stain Periodic Acid Schiff PAS Test
First-line screen
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block, or alcohol-fixed FNAC specimen 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 Phosphotungstic Acid Hematoxylin PTAH Test
First-line screen
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block, or Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) specimen. Alcohol-fixed specimens should be smeared onto four glass slides and air-dried.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within three working days.
KSh 1,263
Histopathology Special Stain Reticulin 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 should be smeared onto four glass slides and air-dried.
See timing detailsReports are typically available within three working days after sample receipt.
KSh 1,263
Histopathology Special Stain Van Giesons Test
First-line screen
Submit 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. Ship at room temperature.
3 Working DaysReport available in 3 working days after sample receipt.
KSh 1,263
MALDITOF MS Mycobacterium Speciation Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium species on solid media (LJ or Middlebrook agar). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Same DaySame-day results if the sample is submitted by 9 am.
KSh 2,457
MALDITOF MS Yeast Identification Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of yeast on a solid agar plate.
Same DaySample Daily by 9 am; Report Same Day.
KSh 2,457
MALDITOF MS Bacteria Identification Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of bacteria on a solid agar plate.
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day, provided the sample is submitted by 9 am.
KSh 2,457
MALDITOF MS Mold Identification Test
First-line screen
Clinical sample (e.g., sputum, tissue, environmental sample). Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Same DaySame-day report turnaround.
KSh 2,457
Modified Acid Fast Stain For Leprosy Test
First-line screen
Skin smear or nasal swab. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 1,474
Nocardia Stain Test
First-line screen
Sputum, pus, or secretions from endotracheal tubes. Confirm specific sample requirements with the laboratory before collection.
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day.
KSh 1,731
Respiratory Panel 7 Test
First-line screen
Throat/Nasal swabs in special collection medium or Sputum/Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (5 mL minimum) in a sterile screw-capped container.
See timing detailsSamples submitted on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 9 AM are typically reported on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday.
KSh 9,000
Urine Culture Advantage Test
First-line screen
Urine sample. A mid-stream clean catch urine sample is preferred.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within three days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 1,918
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci VRE Screening Test
First-line screen
Rectal swab, Wound swab, or Pure Isolate in Amies transport medium.
Timing on request
KSh 1,965
Any Special Stain
First-line screen
Tissue sample or paraffin block.
Timing on request
KSh 1,500
Biopsy Kidney with Special Stains and IF
First-line screen
A kidney tissue sample collected in two bottles: one in 10% neutral buffered formalin and one in phosphate buffered saline/Michel’s media.
5 DaysApproximately 5 days.
KSh 9,000
Biopsy Liver With Special Stains
First-line screen
Liver tissue sample obtained via biopsy.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 7,500
Biopsy Muscle With Special Stains IHC
First-line screen
Small muscle biopsy sample preserved in 10% neutral buffered formalin.
10 DaysApproximately 10 days.
KSh 21,000
Biopsy Nerve With Special Stains
First-line screen
Tissue sample preserved in 2% Glutaraldehyde (CIDEX). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
10 DaysApproximately 10 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 9,000
ABL Gene Load Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (specific type to be confirmed with the laboratory).
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via email or 24 hours via phone.
KSh 11,000
B Pseudomalie Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
B Pseudomalie RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a sample containing viral RNA, such as respiratory secretions or blood.
24–36 HoursResults are typically available within 24-36 hours.
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
36–48 HoursResults are typically available within 36-48 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 23,800
Bordetella Pertussis Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Nasopharyngeal secretions, oral swab, rectal swab, blood, urine, sputum, throat swab, or lung tissue. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email and 36 hours via phone. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 15,000
Campylobacter Jejuni Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Stool sample, food products, meat products, poultry products, milk products, or water samples. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Urethral swab, Cervical swab, Urine sample, or Vaginal swab. Confirm the required specimen type with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 16,320
First-line screen
Histopathology Special Stain Iron Perls Stain 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
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,263
First-line screen
Histopathology Special Stain Masson Trichrome Test
Sample type
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block, or alcohol-fixed FNAC specimen smeared onto four glass slides and air-dried.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within three working days.
Price
KSh 1,263
First-line screen
Histopathology Special Stain Mucicarmine Test
Sample type
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline or formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block; FNAC specimen, alcohol fixed smeared onto 4 glass slides and air dried.
Turnaround
3 Working Days
Price
KSh 1,263
First-line screen
Histopathology Special Stain Periodic Acid Schiff PAS Test
Sample type
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block, or alcohol-fixed FNAC specimen 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 Phosphotungstic Acid Hematoxylin PTAH Test
Sample type
Tissue biopsy in 10% formal saline or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block, or Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) specimen. Alcohol-fixed specimens should be smeared onto four glass slides and air-dried.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within three working days.
Price
KSh 1,263
First-line screen
Histopathology Special Stain Reticulin 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 should be smeared onto four glass slides and air-dried.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically available within three working days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 1,263
First-line screen
Histopathology Special Stain Van Giesons Test
Sample type
Submit 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. Ship at room temperature.
Turnaround
3 Working DaysReport available in 3 working days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 1,263
First-line screen
MALDITOF MS Mycobacterium Speciation Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium species on solid media (LJ or Middlebrook agar). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day results if the sample is submitted by 9 am.
Price
KSh 2,457
First-line screen
MALDITOF MS Yeast Identification Test
Sample type
Pure growth of yeast on a solid agar plate.
Turnaround
Same DaySample Daily by 9 am; Report Same Day.
Price
KSh 2,457
First-line screen
MALDITOF MS Bacteria Identification Test
Sample type
Pure growth of bacteria on a solid agar plate.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day, provided the sample is submitted by 9 am.
Price
KSh 2,457
First-line screen
MALDITOF MS Mold Identification Test
Sample type
Clinical sample (e.g., sputum, tissue, environmental sample). Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day report turnaround.
Price
KSh 2,457
First-line screen
Modified Acid Fast Stain For Leprosy Test
Sample type
Skin smear or nasal swab. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,474
First-line screen
Nocardia Stain Test
Sample type
Sputum, pus, or secretions from endotracheal tubes. Confirm specific sample requirements with the laboratory before collection.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day.
Price
KSh 1,731
First-line screen
Respiratory Panel 7 Test
Sample type
Throat/Nasal swabs in special collection medium or Sputum/Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (5 mL minimum) in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSamples submitted on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 9 AM are typically reported on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Urine Culture Advantage Test
Sample type
Urine sample. A mid-stream clean catch urine sample is preferred.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within three days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 1,918
First-line screen
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci VRE Screening Test
Sample type
Rectal swab, Wound swab, or Pure Isolate in Amies transport medium.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,965
First-line screen
Any Special Stain
Sample type
Tissue sample or paraffin block.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,500
First-line screen
Biopsy Kidney with Special Stains and IF
Sample type
A kidney tissue sample collected in two bottles: one in 10% neutral buffered formalin and one in phosphate buffered saline/Michel’s media.
Turnaround
5 DaysApproximately 5 days.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Biopsy Liver With Special Stains
Sample type
Liver tissue sample obtained via biopsy.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 7,500
First-line screen
Biopsy Muscle With Special Stains IHC
Sample type
Small muscle biopsy sample preserved in 10% neutral buffered formalin.
Turnaround
10 DaysApproximately 10 days.
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
Biopsy Nerve With Special Stains
Sample type
Tissue sample preserved in 2% Glutaraldehyde (CIDEX). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
10 DaysApproximately 10 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
ABL Gene Load Test
Sample type
Blood sample (specific type to be confirmed with the laboratory).
Turnaround
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via email or 24 hours via phone.
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
B Pseudomalie Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
B Pseudomalie RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a sample containing viral RNA, such as respiratory secretions or blood.
Turnaround
24–36 HoursResults are typically available within 24-36 hours.
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36–48 HoursResults are typically available within 36-48 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 23,800
First-line screen
Bordetella Pertussis Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Nasopharyngeal secretions, oral swab, rectal swab, blood, urine, sputum, throat swab, or lung tissue. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email and 36 hours via phone. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
Campylobacter Jejuni Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Stool sample, food products, meat products, poultry products, milk products, or water samples. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Urethral swab, Cervical swab, Urine sample, or Vaginal swab. Confirm the required specimen type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,320
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.
