Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Chlamydia IgG Antibody Panel Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Timing on request
KSh 3,276
Bacterial Pneumonia Panel PCR Test
First-line screen
Throat Swab, Nasopharyngeal Swab, Respiratory Secretions, or Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) Fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 20,000
Chlamydia Antigen Rapid Test
First-line screen
Urine sample or swab (vaginal, cervical, urethral, or rectal). Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Same DayResults are typically available the same day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 2,223
Chlamydia Trachomatis PCR Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5 mL min.) urine in a sterile screw-capped container OR Genital or conjunctival swabs in normal saline.
Timing on request
KSh 8,190
Chlamydia Chlamydophila Serology Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
2–3 WeeksSample received by the 7th of the month; report available after 2-3 weeks.
KSh 60,000
Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae PCR Qualitative Test
First-line screen
First morning urine (15 ml minimum) in a sterile container, or a vaginal, endocervical, or conjunctival swab in normal saline.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 13,000
Chlamydia Trachomatis IgG Test
First-line screen
3 mL (minimum 1.5 mL) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Same DaySame-day results available if samples are submitted by 9 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays.
KSh 1,661
HPV Chlamydia Trachomatis Neisseria Gonorrhea PCR Panel Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Urine sample or Swab (cervical, urethral, vaginal, or rectal depending on gender and clinical indication). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 11,232
Chlamydia Qualitative PCR
First-line screen
Urine sample, endocervical swab, urethral swab, eye swab, or semen sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Chlamydia Pneumonia RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F), Bronchial swab, Bronchial lavage fluid. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via email. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 11,560
Chlamydia Trachomatis Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
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
Chlamydia Trachomatis RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Urethral swab, cervical swab, urine sample, or vaginal swab. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email.
KSh 10,000
Chlamydia Trachomatis & N. Gonorrhoea & M. Genitalium Multiplex Detection Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Urine sample (first-catch) or Swab (vaginal, cervical, urethral, or rectal). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 23,120
Chlamydia Trachomatis, Neisseria Gonorrhoeae, and Treponema Pallidum Multiplex Detection and Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Urine sample (first-catch) or Swab (vaginal, cervical, urethral, or rectal, depending on gender and clinical context). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 25,500
First-line screen
Chlamydia IgG Antibody Panel Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,276
First-line screen
Bacterial Pneumonia Panel PCR Test
Sample type
Throat Swab, Nasopharyngeal Swab, Respiratory Secretions, or Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) Fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
Chlamydia Antigen Rapid Test
Sample type
Urine sample or swab (vaginal, cervical, urethral, or rectal). Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available the same day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 2,223
First-line screen
Chlamydia Trachomatis PCR Test
Sample type
10 mL (5 mL min.) urine in a sterile screw-capped container OR Genital or conjunctival swabs in normal saline.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,190
First-line screen
Chlamydia Chlamydophila Serology Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksSample received by the 7th of the month; report available after 2-3 weeks.
Price
KSh 60,000
First-line screen
Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae PCR Qualitative Test
Sample type
First morning urine (15 ml minimum) in a sterile container, or a vaginal, endocervical, or conjunctival swab in normal saline.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
Chlamydia Trachomatis IgG Test
Sample type
3 mL (minimum 1.5 mL) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day results available if samples are submitted by 9 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays.
Price
KSh 1,661
First-line screen
HPV Chlamydia Trachomatis Neisseria Gonorrhea PCR Panel Qualitative Test
Sample type
Urine sample or Swab (cervical, urethral, vaginal, or rectal depending on gender and clinical indication). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,232
First-line screen
Chlamydia Qualitative PCR
Sample type
Urine sample, endocervical swab, urethral swab, eye swab, or semen sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Chlamydia Pneumonia RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F), Bronchial swab, Bronchial lavage fluid. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via email. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 11,560
First-line screen
Chlamydia Trachomatis Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
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
First-line screen
Chlamydia Trachomatis RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Urethral swab, cervical swab, urine sample, or vaginal swab. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Chlamydia Trachomatis & N. Gonorrhoea & M. Genitalium Multiplex Detection Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Urine sample (first-catch) or Swab (vaginal, cervical, urethral, or rectal). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
Chlamydia Trachomatis, Neisseria Gonorrhoeae, and Treponema Pallidum Multiplex Detection and Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Urine sample (first-catch) or Swab (vaginal, cervical, urethral, or rectal, depending on gender and clinical context). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 25,500
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Chlamydia 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 Chlamydia 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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