Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
1 3BetaDGlucan BDG Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 Red Top (No additive) tube preferably Glucan free OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) BAL fluid in a sterile screw-capped container OR 1 mL (0.5 mL min.) CSF in a sterile screw-capped container. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one week.
KSh 26,000
Aspergillus Antibodies Panel IgG IgM Serum Test
First-line screen
Serum (Blood sample)
Timing on request
KSh 9,000
Aspergillus Antibody IgM Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Same DayReport available the same day if the sample is submitted by Wednesday 9 am.
KSh 3,978
Aspergillus Antibody IgG Serum Test
First-line screen
Serum (Blood sample)
Timing on request
KSh 3,978
Me Meningoencephalitis Panel CSF Test
First-line screen
1 mL (0.5 mL minimum) of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 54,000
Blastomyces Antibody Test
First-line screen
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
2–3 WeeksSample must be received by the 7th of the month; results typically available after 2-3 weeks.
KSh 20,000
Candida Albicans Detection PCR Test
First-line screen
1 mL CSF / Sputum / Body fluids in a sterile screw capped container OR Tissue in Normal saline. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
Timing on request
KSh 14,040
Candida Mannan Antigen Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Same DaySame day reporting if samples are submitted by 9 AM on Mondays or Thursdays.
KSh 15,000
Coccidioides Antibody Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in one SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 21,000
Cryptococcus Antibody Test
First-line screen
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 22,000
Cryptococcus Antigen Rapid Test
First-line screen
Serum or Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Same DaySame-day reporting for samples submitted by 4 PM.
KSh 3,697
Cryptococcus Neoformans Detection PCR Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube, 1 mL CSF/Sputum/Fluids in a sterile screw-capped container, or Tissue in normal saline.
Timing on request
KSh 26,000
Culture Fungus Test
First-line screen
CSF, Bone Marrow, Pus/Body Fluids, Endometrial Curettings/Tissue, Swabs, Sputum/Urine, Skin Scrapings, Hair, Nail Clippings.
Timing on request
KSh 2,714
Culture Malassezia Test
First-line screen
Skin scrapings collected in a sterile container. The sample should be shipped refrigerated.
2 DaysResults are typically available within 2 days of receiving the sample.
KSh 3,042
Culture Fungus Blood Body Fluids Rapid Test
First-line screen
Blood or other relevant body fluid collected in a Myco/F-Lytic bottle.
2 DaysInterim results may be available in 2 days, with final results typically available within 15 days.
KSh 2,714
Cultured Fungus Identification Test
First-line screen
Pure isolate of the fungus on appropriate culture medium.
Timing on request
KSh 2,457
Cultured Mold Antifungal Drug Sensitivity DST Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of mold on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 30,000
Fungus Examination Routine KOH Calcofluor White Preparation Test
First-line screen
Skin/nail scrapings, hair (including root), CSF, body fluid, sputum, bronchial washings, tissue in a sterile screw-capped container, or 2 mL whole blood/bone marrow in a green top (sodium heparin) tube. Oral/genital/wound swabs in 0.5 mL sterile normal saline.
Timing on request
KSh 748
Galactomannan Aspergillus Antigen Bronchoalveolar Lavage Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) fluid collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 14,000
Galactomannan Aspergillus Antigen Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL of serum collected in an SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 14,000
Histopathology Special Stain Gomoris Methenamine Silver 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 require smearing onto 4 glass slides, air-drying, and shipping at room temperature.
3 Working DaysResults are typically available within 3 working days after sample receipt. Samples collected by 6 PM daily.
KSh 1,263
HLA Pretransplant Workup Sensitized Recipient Panel 3 Test
First-line screen
12 mL (10 mL minimum) whole blood in 2 Yellow Top (ACD) tubes; 4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 46,098
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
Pan Fungal Detection PCR Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube, 2 mL CSF/Sputum/Fluids in a sterile screw-capped container, Tissue in Normal saline (ship refrigerated, DO NOT FREEZE). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 13,000
Pan Fungal Detection and Identification PCR Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube OR 2 mL CSF/Sputum/Fluids in a sterile screw-capped container OR Tissue in Normal saline.
See timing detailsSamples should be submitted by Tuesday or Saturday by 11 am; reports are typically available on Thursday or Monday.
KSh 40,000
Pneumocystis IFA Test
First-line screen
Sputum, induced sputum, or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid.
Same DayReports are typically available on the same day if samples are submitted by 9 AM.
KSh 8,000
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
Yeast Candida Species Susceptibility Testing
First-line screen
Positive culture growth of Candida species. Sample should be shipped refrigerated. Do not freeze.
3 DaysResults are typically available within 3 days of receiving the sample.
KSh 2,714
Yeast Candida Species Identification Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 2,714
HNF1A Gene Diabetes Mellitus Insulin-Dependent Type 20 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
1 3BetaDGlucan BDG Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 Red Top (No additive) tube preferably Glucan free OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) BAL fluid in a sterile screw-capped container OR 1 mL (0.5 mL min.) CSF in a sterile screw-capped container. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one week.
Price
KSh 26,000
First-line screen
Aspergillus Antibodies Panel IgG IgM Serum Test
Sample type
Serum (Blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Aspergillus Antibody IgM Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DayReport available the same day if the sample is submitted by Wednesday 9 am.
Price
KSh 3,978
First-line screen
Aspergillus Antibody IgG Serum Test
Sample type
Serum (Blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,978
First-line screen
Me Meningoencephalitis Panel CSF Test
Sample type
1 mL (0.5 mL minimum) of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 54,000
First-line screen
Blastomyces Antibody Test
Sample type
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksSample must be received by the 7th of the month; results typically available after 2-3 weeks.
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
Candida Albicans Detection PCR Test
Sample type
1 mL CSF / Sputum / Body fluids in a sterile screw capped container OR Tissue in Normal saline. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,040
First-line screen
Candida Mannan Antigen Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DaySame day reporting if samples are submitted by 9 AM on Mondays or Thursdays.
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
Coccidioides Antibody Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in one SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
Cryptococcus Antibody Test
Sample type
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 22,000
First-line screen
Cryptococcus Antigen Rapid Test
Sample type
Serum or Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting for samples submitted by 4 PM.
Price
KSh 3,697
First-line screen
Cryptococcus Neoformans Detection PCR Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube, 1 mL CSF/Sputum/Fluids in a sterile screw-capped container, or Tissue in normal saline.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 26,000
First-line screen
Culture Fungus Test
Sample type
CSF, Bone Marrow, Pus/Body Fluids, Endometrial Curettings/Tissue, Swabs, Sputum/Urine, Skin Scrapings, Hair, Nail Clippings.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,714
First-line screen
Culture Malassezia Test
Sample type
Skin scrapings collected in a sterile container. The sample should be shipped refrigerated.
Turnaround
2 DaysResults are typically available within 2 days of receiving the sample.
Price
KSh 3,042
First-line screen
Culture Fungus Blood Body Fluids Rapid Test
Sample type
Blood or other relevant body fluid collected in a Myco/F-Lytic bottle.
Turnaround
2 DaysInterim results may be available in 2 days, with final results typically available within 15 days.
Price
KSh 2,714
First-line screen
Cultured Fungus Identification Test
Sample type
Pure isolate of the fungus on appropriate culture medium.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,457
First-line screen
Cultured Mold Antifungal Drug Sensitivity DST Test
Sample type
Pure growth of mold on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
Fungus Examination Routine KOH Calcofluor White Preparation Test
Sample type
Skin/nail scrapings, hair (including root), CSF, body fluid, sputum, bronchial washings, tissue in a sterile screw-capped container, or 2 mL whole blood/bone marrow in a green top (sodium heparin) tube. Oral/genital/wound swabs in 0.5 mL sterile normal saline.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 748
First-line screen
Galactomannan Aspergillus Antigen Bronchoalveolar Lavage Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) fluid collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,000
First-line screen
Galactomannan Aspergillus Antigen Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL of serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,000
First-line screen
Histopathology Special Stain Gomoris Methenamine Silver 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 require smearing onto 4 glass slides, air-drying, and shipping at room temperature.
Turnaround
3 Working DaysResults are typically available within 3 working days after sample receipt. Samples collected by 6 PM daily.
Price
KSh 1,263
First-line screen
HLA Pretransplant Workup Sensitized Recipient Panel 3 Test
Sample type
12 mL (10 mL minimum) whole blood in 2 Yellow Top (ACD) tubes; 4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 46,098
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
Pan Fungal Detection PCR Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube, 2 mL CSF/Sputum/Fluids in a sterile screw-capped container, Tissue in Normal saline (ship refrigerated, DO NOT FREEZE). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
Pan Fungal Detection and Identification PCR Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube OR 2 mL CSF/Sputum/Fluids in a sterile screw-capped container OR Tissue in Normal saline.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSamples should be submitted by Tuesday or Saturday by 11 am; reports are typically available on Thursday or Monday.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Pneumocystis IFA Test
Sample type
Sputum, induced sputum, or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid.
Turnaround
Same DayReports are typically available on the same day if samples are submitted by 9 AM.
Price
KSh 8,000
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
Yeast Candida Species Susceptibility Testing
Sample type
Positive culture growth of Candida species. Sample should be shipped refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Turnaround
3 DaysResults are typically available within 3 days of receiving the sample.
Price
KSh 2,714
First-line screen
Yeast Candida Species Identification Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,714
First-line screen
HNF1A Gene Diabetes Mellitus Insulin-Dependent Type 20 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Fungal Infection 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 Fungal Infection 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.
Research-oriented fungal ITS2 amplicon sequencing and analysis to characterize fungal DNA in an agreed sample; it is not a fungal-infection diagnostic.
