Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
JCBK Virus Detection PCR Test
First-line screen
Serum (4 mL min. in 1 SST tube), Plasma (4 mL min. in 1 Lavender top/EDTA tube), CSF/Urine (3 mL min. in sterile screw-capped container), Tissue (in normal saline).
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
Adenovirus Boca Virus 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 23,800
Adenovirus Boca Virus RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial swabs, bronchial lavage fluid, sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirates, swabs in viral transport medium, or lung tissue.
Timing on request
KSh 17,340
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.
KSh 27,200
BAS Congo Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (specific tube type to be confirmed with the laboratory).
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days via email, or 36 hours via phone.
KSh 23,120
BAS Congo Virus RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Whole blood, serum, plasma, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email and 36 hours by phone.
KSh 19,040
BasCongo Virus Heart Land Multiplex Detection Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 Working DaysTypically available within 4 working days.
KSh 23,120
Boca Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial swab, bronchial lavage, sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirate, or swab in viral transport medium.
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Email results within 48 hours, phone inquiries within 36 hours.
KSh 17,000
Boca Virus RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial swab, sputum, or nasopharyngeal aspirate. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 Working DaysApproximately 4 working days.
KSh 11,560
CCHF Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Blood, serum, plasma, or cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F.). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email. Phone updates may be available within 36 hours.
KSh 17,000
CCHF Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Whole blood, serum, plasma, or cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F.). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 11,560
Chocolo Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial swab, whole blood (EDTA tube), serum, plasma, or urine. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 20,400
Chocolo Virus RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial swab, Whole blood (EDTA tube), Urine. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 14,875
Ebola Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Whole blood, serum, plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, nasal swabs, throat swabs, or other bodily fluids as determined by the physician.
Timing on request
KSh 23,800
Ebola Virus RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, Cerebrospinal Fluid (C.S.F.), Nasal Swabs, Throat Swabs, Body Secretions, Organs or Other Bodily Fluids. Confirm specific 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 17,340
Heart Land Virus HTV Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Whole blood, Serum, Plasma, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 23,800
Heart Land Virus HTV RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours.
KSh 19,720
JCBK Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 16,320
JCBK DNA Detection RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Whole blood, urine, serum, cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F), or biopsies.
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours.
KSh 11,560
Marburg Lassa Ebola Multiplex Detection and Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires blood or other relevant biological samples.
Timing on request
KSh 23,120
MERS Middle East Respiratory Syndrome UpEORF1a ORF1b Multiplex Detection and Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Sputum, Throat and nasal swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues, Cell cultures, Respiratory swab, Endotracheal aspirate material, Serum, stool, and feces.
36–48 HoursResults are typically available within 36-48 hours.
KSh 23,120
Nipah Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Whole blood, serum, plasma, respiratory secretions, or urine. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 16,320
Nipah Virus RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Whole blood, serum, plasma, respiratory secretions (e.g., nasal/throat swabs, sputum), or urine. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
5–7 DaysTypically 5-7 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 15,000
Rabies Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Saliva, tissue, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or conjunctiva swab. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 12,000
Rabies Detection RNA Qualitative PCR Test
First-line screen
Saliva sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
TTV Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Serum, plasma, whole blood, saliva, semen, or stool/rectal swab. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsApproximately one week.
KSh 14,000
TTV RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a blood sample.
See timing detailsTypically results are available within one week.
KSh 12,000
Nipah Virus Qualitative PCR Test
First-line screen
Buccal swab.
Timing on request
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
JCBK Virus Detection PCR Test
Sample type
Serum (4 mL min. in 1 SST tube), Plasma (4 mL min. in 1 Lavender top/EDTA tube), CSF/Urine (3 mL min. in sterile screw-capped container), Tissue (in normal saline).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Adenovirus Boca Virus 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 23,800
First-line screen
Adenovirus Boca Virus RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial swabs, bronchial lavage fluid, sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirates, swabs in viral transport medium, or lung tissue.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,340
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.
Price
KSh 27,200
First-line screen
BAS Congo Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Blood sample (specific tube type to be confirmed with the laboratory).
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days via email, or 36 hours via phone.
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
BAS Congo Virus RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Whole blood, serum, plasma, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email and 36 hours by phone.
Price
KSh 19,040
First-line screen
BasCongo Virus Heart Land Multiplex Detection Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysTypically available within 4 working days.
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
Boca Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial swab, bronchial lavage, sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirate, or swab in viral transport medium.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Email results within 48 hours, phone inquiries within 36 hours.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Boca Virus RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial swab, sputum, or nasopharyngeal aspirate. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysApproximately 4 working days.
Price
KSh 11,560
First-line screen
CCHF Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Blood, serum, plasma, or cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F.). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email. Phone updates may be available within 36 hours.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
CCHF Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Whole blood, serum, plasma, or cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F.). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 11,560
First-line screen
Chocolo Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial swab, whole blood (EDTA tube), serum, plasma, or urine. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 20,400
First-line screen
Chocolo Virus RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial swab, Whole blood (EDTA tube), Urine. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 14,875
First-line screen
Ebola Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Whole blood, serum, plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, nasal swabs, throat swabs, or other bodily fluids as determined by the physician.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 23,800
First-line screen
Ebola Virus RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, Cerebrospinal Fluid (C.S.F.), Nasal Swabs, Throat Swabs, Body Secretions, Organs or Other Bodily Fluids. Confirm specific 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 17,340
First-line screen
Heart Land Virus HTV Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Whole blood, Serum, Plasma, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 23,800
First-line screen
Heart Land Virus HTV RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours.
Price
KSh 19,720
First-line screen
JCBK Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,320
First-line screen
JCBK DNA Detection RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Whole blood, urine, serum, cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F), or biopsies.
Turnaround
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours.
Price
KSh 11,560
First-line screen
Marburg Lassa Ebola Multiplex Detection and Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires blood or other relevant biological samples.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
MERS Middle East Respiratory Syndrome UpEORF1a ORF1b Multiplex Detection and Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Sputum, Throat and nasal swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues, Cell cultures, Respiratory swab, Endotracheal aspirate material, Serum, stool, and feces.
Turnaround
36–48 HoursResults are typically available within 36-48 hours.
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
Nipah Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Whole blood, serum, plasma, respiratory secretions, or urine. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 16,320
First-line screen
Nipah Virus RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Whole blood, serum, plasma, respiratory secretions (e.g., nasal/throat swabs, sputum), or urine. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
5–7 DaysTypically 5-7 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
Rabies Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Saliva, tissue, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or conjunctiva swab. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Rabies Detection RNA Qualitative PCR Test
Sample type
Saliva sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
TTV Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Serum, plasma, whole blood, saliva, semen, or stool/rectal swab. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsApproximately one week.
Price
KSh 14,000
First-line screen
TTV RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a blood sample.
Turnaround
See timing detailsTypically results are available within one week.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Nipah Virus Qualitative PCR Test
Sample type
Buccal swab.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 15,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Emerging & Rare Viral Infections 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 Emerging & Rare Viral Infections?+
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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