Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Adenovirus Antigen for Respiratory Infections Test
First-line screen
Nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or endotracheal tube secretions. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 3,697
Bordetella Pertussis Antibody IgG Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum)
Timing on request
KSh 8,000
Culture Aerobic Nasal Test
First-line screen
Nasal swab collected in a special Aerobic Transport Medium.
Timing on request
KSh 1,872
Culture Aerobic Sputum Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample (deep cough sample).
Timing on request
KSh 1,872
Culture Aerobic Endotracheal ET Secretions Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of Endotracheal (ET) secretions collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
3 DaysReport typically available within 3 days of sample receipt. Sample collection daily by 3:30 PM.
KSh 1,872
Influenza Like Illness ILI SARS-CoV-2 Panel Test
First-line screen
Nasopharyngeal and/or oropharyngeal swabs collected in special viral transport medium (VTM).
2 DaysResults are typically available within 2 days.
KSh 26,910
Legionella Antigen Urine Test
First-line screen
Urine sample. A first-morning urine sample is preferred, but a random sample may be acceptable. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before collection.
Timing on request
KSh 8,000
Legionella Pneumophila IgG Antibody Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 60,000
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae IgG IgM Antibodies Panel Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae IgG Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL of serum from 1 SST (Serum Separator Tube).
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Pneumoslide IgM IFA Test
First-line screen
Serum (Blood sample)
Timing on request
KSh 11,000
Respiratory Comprehensive Panel Test
First-line screen
Throat or nasal swab in special collection medium, or 5 mL (3 mL min.) of sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
See timing detailsSample collection on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 9 AM typically results in reports available on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday.
KSh 40,000
Respiratory Panel 1 Test
First-line screen
Throat or nasal swab in special collection medium (available from the laboratory) OR 5 mL (3 mL minimum) sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 9,000
Respiratory Panel 2 Test
First-line screen
Throat swab, nasal swab (in special collection medium), sputum, or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (in a sterile screw-capped container).
Timing on request
KSh 9,000
Respiratory Panel 3 Test
First-line screen
Throat/nasal swab in special collection medium OR 5 mL (3 mL min.) sputum/bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 9,000
Respiratory Panel 4 Test
First-line screen
Nasopharyngeal swab, nasal swab, or sputum sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 9,000
Respiratory Panel 5 Test
First-line screen
Throat or nasal swab in special collection medium, or 5 mL (3 mL minimum) sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 20,000
Respiratory Panel 6 Test
First-line screen
Throat/nasal swab in special collection medium or 5 mL (3 mL minimum) sputum/bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for samples received by 9 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
KSh 9,000
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
Respiratory Panel 8 Test
First-line screen
Throat or nasal swab in special collection medium, or 5 mL (3 mL min.) of sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
See timing detailsSamples collected Monday, Wednesday, Friday by 9 AM typically have reports available Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
KSh 9,000
Respiratory Panel 9 Test
First-line screen
Nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, or sputum sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 36,000
Respiratory Syncytial Virus RSV Antigen Test
First-line screen
Nasal swab, Nasopharyngeal swab, Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) fluid, or other respiratory secretions collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Same DayResults are typically available same-day for samples submitted by 1 PM.
KSh 3,931
SARS-CoV-2 Respiratory Comprehensive Panel Test
First-line screen
Oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs inoculated in special viral transport medium (VTM).
Timing on request
KSh 49,140
Sputum Examination Routine Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 327
Sputum Examination Ova Parasites Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 304
RSPH1 Gene Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Type 24 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
CCDC65 Gene Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Type 27 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
Pulmonary Panel 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
Adenovirus, Boca Virus, Metapneumonia, RSV Detection and Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, or sputum sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
36–48 HoursResults are typically available within 36-48 hours. Email notifications are sent within 4 working days.
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
First-line screen
Adenovirus Antigen for Respiratory Infections Test
Sample type
Nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or endotracheal tube secretions. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 3,697
First-line screen
Bordetella Pertussis Antibody IgG Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Culture Aerobic Nasal Test
Sample type
Nasal swab collected in a special Aerobic Transport Medium.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,872
First-line screen
Culture Aerobic Sputum Test
Sample type
Sputum sample (deep cough sample).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,872
First-line screen
Culture Aerobic Endotracheal ET Secretions Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of Endotracheal (ET) secretions collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
3 DaysReport typically available within 3 days of sample receipt. Sample collection daily by 3:30 PM.
Price
KSh 1,872
First-line screen
Influenza Like Illness ILI SARS-CoV-2 Panel Test
Sample type
Nasopharyngeal and/or oropharyngeal swabs collected in special viral transport medium (VTM).
Turnaround
2 DaysResults are typically available within 2 days.
Price
KSh 26,910
First-line screen
Legionella Antigen Urine Test
Sample type
Urine sample. A first-morning urine sample is preferred, but a random sample may be acceptable. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Legionella Pneumophila IgG Antibody Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 60,000
First-line screen
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae IgG IgM Antibodies Panel Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae IgG Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL of serum from 1 SST (Serum Separator Tube).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Pneumoslide IgM IFA Test
Sample type
Serum (Blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
Respiratory Comprehensive Panel Test
Sample type
Throat or nasal swab in special collection medium, or 5 mL (3 mL min.) of sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSample collection on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 9 AM typically results in reports available on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Respiratory Panel 1 Test
Sample type
Throat or nasal swab in special collection medium (available from the laboratory) OR 5 mL (3 mL minimum) sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Respiratory Panel 2 Test
Sample type
Throat swab, nasal swab (in special collection medium), sputum, or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (in a sterile screw-capped container).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Respiratory Panel 3 Test
Sample type
Throat/nasal swab in special collection medium OR 5 mL (3 mL min.) sputum/bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Respiratory Panel 4 Test
Sample type
Nasopharyngeal swab, nasal swab, or sputum sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Respiratory Panel 5 Test
Sample type
Throat or nasal swab in special collection medium, or 5 mL (3 mL minimum) sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
Respiratory Panel 6 Test
Sample type
Throat/nasal swab in special collection medium or 5 mL (3 mL minimum) sputum/bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for samples received by 9 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Price
KSh 9,000
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
Respiratory Panel 8 Test
Sample type
Throat or nasal swab in special collection medium, or 5 mL (3 mL min.) of sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSamples collected Monday, Wednesday, Friday by 9 AM typically have reports available Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Respiratory Panel 9 Test
Sample type
Nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, or sputum sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 36,000
First-line screen
Respiratory Syncytial Virus RSV Antigen Test
Sample type
Nasal swab, Nasopharyngeal swab, Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) fluid, or other respiratory secretions collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available same-day for samples submitted by 1 PM.
Price
KSh 3,931
First-line screen
SARS-CoV-2 Respiratory Comprehensive Panel Test
Sample type
Oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs inoculated in special viral transport medium (VTM).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 49,140
First-line screen
Sputum Examination Routine Test
Sample type
Sputum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 327
First-line screen
Sputum Examination Ova Parasites Test
Sample type
Sputum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 304
First-line screen
RSPH1 Gene Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Type 24 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CCDC65 Gene Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Type 27 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). 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
Pulmonary Panel 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
First-line screen
Adenovirus, Boca Virus, Metapneumonia, RSV Detection and Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, or sputum sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36–48 HoursResults are typically available within 36-48 hours. Email notifications are sent within 4 working days.
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
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Comprehensive Respiratory Infection Panels 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 Comprehensive Respiratory Infection Panels?+
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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