Klebseilla Pneumonia RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Oral swab, Rectal swab, or Necropsy sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
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KSh 11,560
MTB Complex MOTT RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Cerebrospinal Fluid (C.S.F.), Pleural Fluid, Synovial Fluid, Sputum, Pus, Tissue, Bronchial Lavage, Urine, Endometrium, Culture Cells, Biopsy, Fine Needle Aspirations, Ascites. Confirm specific sample requirements with the laboratory before collection.
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 11,560
Metapneumonia Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Respiratory sample (e.g., nasal swab, throat swab, sputum). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 17,000
Metapneumonia RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Respiratory sample (e.g., nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 11,560
Metapneumonia Virus A B Detection and Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, or lung tissues.
Timing on request
KSh 18,700
Metapneumonia Virus A Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
Metapneumonia Virus A RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Communication via email within 48 hours or phone within 36 hours.
KSh 14,450
Metapneumonia Virus B Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial swab, bronchial lavage, sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirate, or lung tissue.
36–48 HoursResults typically available within 36-48 hours.
KSh 17,000
Metapneumonia Virus B RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial swab, bronchial lavage, sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, or lung tissues.
Timing on request
KSh 14,450
Parainfluenza 1234 Multiplex Detection Differentiation Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days.
KSh 23,120
RSV A, RSV B, Metapneumonia A, B Multiplex Detection & Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Respiratory sample (e.g., nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before collection.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 23,800
Rsv A Rsv B Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
Timing on request
KSh 23,120
Rsv A Rsv B Rna Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email.
KSh 15,300
RSV A Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates or swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Expedited results may be available within 36-48 hours; confirm availability and associated fees with the laboratory.
KSh 17,000
Rsv A Rna Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
4 Working DaysTypically 4 working days.
KSh 11,560
Rsv B Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
Rsv B Rna Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Respiratory sample (e.g., nasopharyngeal swab, nasal aspirate, throat swab). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days.
KSh 11,560
Streptococcus Pneumonia Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F), Bronchial swab, Bronchial lavage fluid. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
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KSh 16,320
Streptococcus 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.
Timing on request
KSh 11,764
S. Pneumoniae, H. Influenzae, Chl. Pneumoniae, N. Meningitis RG Multiplex RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Blood, Nasopharyngeal secretions, Nasopharyngeal swab, Cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F.), Bronchial swab, Bronchial lavage. Confirm specific sample type needed with the laboratory before booking.
24 HoursResults are typically available within 24 hours by phone and 36 hours via email. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Bacterial Pneumonia Multiplex S Pneumonia H Influenza N Meningitis Chlamydia Pneumonia Mycoplasma Pneumonia Legionella Pneumonia Bordetella Pertusis Detection Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a respiratory specimen, such as sputum or a nasopharyngeal swab.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within a few working days.
Klebseilla Pneumonia RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Oral swab, Rectal swab, or Necropsy sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 11,560
First-line screen
MTB Complex MOTT RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Cerebrospinal Fluid (C.S.F.), Pleural Fluid, Synovial Fluid, Sputum, Pus, Tissue, Bronchial Lavage, Urine, Endometrium, Culture Cells, Biopsy, Fine Needle Aspirations, Ascites. Confirm specific sample requirements with the laboratory before collection.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 11,560
First-line screen
Metapneumonia Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Respiratory sample (e.g., nasal swab, throat swab, sputum). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Metapneumonia RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Respiratory sample (e.g., nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,560
First-line screen
Metapneumonia Virus A B Detection and Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, or lung tissues.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 18,700
First-line screen
Metapneumonia Virus A Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Metapneumonia Virus A RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Communication via email within 48 hours or phone within 36 hours.
Price
KSh 14,450
First-line screen
Metapneumonia Virus B Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial swab, bronchial lavage, sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirate, or lung tissue.
Turnaround
36–48 HoursResults typically available within 36-48 hours.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Metapneumonia Virus B RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial swab, bronchial lavage, sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, or lung tissues.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,450
First-line screen
Parainfluenza 1234 Multiplex Detection Differentiation Quantitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days.
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
RSV A, RSV B, Metapneumonia A, B Multiplex Detection & Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Respiratory sample (e.g., nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before collection.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 23,800
First-line screen
Rsv A Rsv B Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
Rsv A Rsv B Rna Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email.
Price
KSh 15,300
First-line screen
RSV A Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates or swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Expedited results may be available within 36-48 hours; confirm availability and associated fees with the laboratory.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Rsv A Rna Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysTypically 4 working days.
Price
KSh 11,560
First-line screen
Rsv B Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Rsv B Rna Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Respiratory sample (e.g., nasopharyngeal swab, nasal aspirate, throat swab). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days.
Price
KSh 11,560
First-line screen
Streptococcus Pneumonia Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F), Bronchial swab, Bronchial lavage fluid. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 16,320
First-line screen
Streptococcus 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
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,764
First-line screen
S. Pneumoniae, H. Influenzae, Chl. Pneumoniae, N. Meningitis RG Multiplex RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Blood, Nasopharyngeal secretions, Nasopharyngeal swab, Cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F.), Bronchial swab, Bronchial lavage. Confirm specific sample type needed with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
24 HoursResults are typically available within 24 hours by phone and 36 hours via email. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 17,000
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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