Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Large Biopsy 8
First-line screen
Tissue sample obtained via biopsy.
6 DaysResults are typically available within 6 days.
KSh 19,500
Liquid Biopsy 117 Gene Panel
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube).
25 Working DaysApproximately 25 working days.
KSh 66,000
Medium Biopsy 1 Size 1 To 3 Cm
First-line screen
A tissue sample, typically 1-3 cm in size, obtained via biopsy procedure.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Medium Biopsy Size 3 To 5 Cm
First-line screen
Tissue sample measuring 3 to 5 cm.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 8,000
Medium Biopsy Size 5 to 8 cm
First-line screen
Tissue sample (biopsy) measuring 5 to 8 cm in length. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 DaysResults are typically available within 4 days.
KSh 9,000
Medium Biopsy 4
First-line screen
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
4 DaysResults are typically available within 4 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 9,000
Review of 20 Slide and Block
First-line screen
Twenty (20) previously prepared, properly packed, and clearly labeled tissue slides and blocks.
Timing on request
KSh 15,000
Review of 1 Slide and Block
First-line screen
One properly packed and labeled tissue slide and corresponding block.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Review of 1015 Slide and
First-line screen
Previously prepared and labeled microscope slides and tissue blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 9,600
Review of 1520 Slide and Block
First-line screen
Previously prepared and labeled tissue slides and blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 10,500
Review of 2 Slide and Block
First-line screen
Two tissue slides and corresponding tissue blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 7,000
Review of 3 Slide and Block
First-line screen
Three prepared tissue slides and corresponding tissue blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 8,000
Review of 46 Slide and Block
First-line screen
46 properly packed and previously labeled slides and blocks containing clinical details and requisition forms.
Timing on request
KSh 9,000
Review of 79 Slide and Block
First-line screen
Previously prepared and labelled tissue slides and blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
6 DaysResults are typically available within 6 days.
KSh 9,000
Small Biopsy (1) Punch Biopsy, GI Biopsy, Gall Bladder, Appendix, D&C, Bone Marrow
First-line screen
Tissue sample obtained via biopsy (e.g., punch biopsy, GI biopsy, gall bladder, appendix, D&C, bone marrow). Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
3 DaysResults are typically available within 3 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 3,900
Small Biopsy Bottle No 1
First-line screen
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 3,900
Small Biopsy Bottle No 10
First-line screen
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Timing on request
KSh 10,500
Small Biopsy Bottle No 11
First-line screen
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
3 DaysResults are typically available within 3 days.
KSh 11,100
Small Biopsy Bottle No 12
First-line screen
Tissue sample collected in the Small Biopsy Bottle No 12 containing 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
3 Days
KSh 11,700
Small Biopsy Bottle No 2
First-line screen
Tissue sample collected into a Small Biopsy Bottle No 2.
3 DaysResults are typically available within 3 days.
KSh 7,000
Small Biopsy Bottle No 3
First-line screen
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
3 DaysResults are typically available within 3 days.
KSh 8,000
Small Biopsy Bottle No 4
First-line screen
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 8,000
Small Biopsy Bottle No 5
First-line screen
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
3 DaysTypically available within 3 days.
KSh 9,000
Small Biopsy Bottle No 6
First-line screen
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
3 DaysResults are typically available within 3 days.
KSh 8,100
Small Biopsy Bottle No 7
First-line screen
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
3 DaysResults are typically available within 3 days.
KSh 8,700
Small Biopsy Bottle No 8
First-line screen
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within three days.
KSh 9,300
Small Biopsy Bottle No 9
First-line screen
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within three days.
KSh 9,900
Liquid Biopsy Cancer Therapy Chemo Sensitivity Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (specific volume and tube type to be confirmed with the laboratory).
10 DaysResults are typically available within 10 days.
KSh 40,000
Liquid Biopsy Lung Cancer Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (specific volume and tube type to be confirmed with the laboratory before booking).
21 Working DaysApproximately 21 working days.
KSh 66,000
Liquid Biopsy Colon Cancer Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
21 Working DaysApproximately 21 working days.
KSh 66,000
First-line screen
Large Biopsy 8
Sample type
Tissue sample obtained via biopsy.
Turnaround
6 DaysResults are typically available within 6 days.
Price
KSh 19,500
First-line screen
Liquid Biopsy 117 Gene Panel
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube).
Turnaround
25 Working DaysApproximately 25 working days.
Price
KSh 66,000
First-line screen
Medium Biopsy 1 Size 1 To 3 Cm
Sample type
A tissue sample, typically 1-3 cm in size, obtained via biopsy procedure.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Medium Biopsy Size 3 To 5 Cm
Sample type
Tissue sample measuring 3 to 5 cm.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Medium Biopsy Size 5 to 8 cm
Sample type
Tissue sample (biopsy) measuring 5 to 8 cm in length. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 DaysResults are typically available within 4 days.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Medium Biopsy 4
Sample type
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround
4 DaysResults are typically available within 4 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Review of 20 Slide and Block
Sample type
Twenty (20) previously prepared, properly packed, and clearly labeled tissue slides and blocks.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
Review of 1 Slide and Block
Sample type
One properly packed and labeled tissue slide and corresponding block.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Review of 1015 Slide and
Sample type
Previously prepared and labeled microscope slides and tissue blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,600
First-line screen
Review of 1520 Slide and Block
Sample type
Previously prepared and labeled tissue slides and blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,500
First-line screen
Review of 2 Slide and Block
Sample type
Two tissue slides and corresponding tissue blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Review of 3 Slide and Block
Sample type
Three prepared tissue slides and corresponding tissue blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Review of 46 Slide and Block
Sample type
46 properly packed and previously labeled slides and blocks containing clinical details and requisition forms.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Review of 79 Slide and Block
Sample type
Previously prepared and labelled tissue slides and blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
6 DaysResults are typically available within 6 days.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Small Biopsy (1) Punch Biopsy, GI Biopsy, Gall Bladder, Appendix, D&C, Bone Marrow
Sample type
Tissue sample obtained via biopsy (e.g., punch biopsy, GI biopsy, gall bladder, appendix, D&C, bone marrow). Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
3 DaysResults are typically available within 3 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 3,900
First-line screen
Small Biopsy Bottle No 1
Sample type
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 3,900
First-line screen
Small Biopsy Bottle No 10
Sample type
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,500
First-line screen
Small Biopsy Bottle No 11
Sample type
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround
3 DaysResults are typically available within 3 days.
Price
KSh 11,100
First-line screen
Small Biopsy Bottle No 12
Sample type
Tissue sample collected in the Small Biopsy Bottle No 12 containing 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround
3 Days
Price
KSh 11,700
First-line screen
Small Biopsy Bottle No 2
Sample type
Tissue sample collected into a Small Biopsy Bottle No 2.
Turnaround
3 DaysResults are typically available within 3 days.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Small Biopsy Bottle No 3
Sample type
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround
3 DaysResults are typically available within 3 days.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Small Biopsy Bottle No 4
Sample type
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Small Biopsy Bottle No 5
Sample type
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround
3 DaysTypically available within 3 days.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Small Biopsy Bottle No 6
Sample type
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround
3 DaysResults are typically available within 3 days.
Price
KSh 8,100
First-line screen
Small Biopsy Bottle No 7
Sample type
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround
3 DaysResults are typically available within 3 days.
Price
KSh 8,700
First-line screen
Small Biopsy Bottle No 8
Sample type
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within three days.
Price
KSh 9,300
First-line screen
Small Biopsy Bottle No 9
Sample type
Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within three days.
Price
KSh 9,900
First-line screen
Liquid Biopsy Cancer Therapy Chemo Sensitivity Test
Sample type
Blood sample (specific volume and tube type to be confirmed with the laboratory).
Turnaround
10 DaysResults are typically available within 10 days.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Liquid Biopsy Lung Cancer Test
Sample type
Blood sample (specific volume and tube type to be confirmed with the laboratory before booking).
Turnaround
21 Working DaysApproximately 21 working days.
Price
KSh 66,000
First-line screen
Liquid Biopsy Colon Cancer Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
21 Working DaysApproximately 21 working days.
Price
KSh 66,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Histopathology & Cytology Infection Diagnosis 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 Histopathology & Cytology Infection Diagnosis?+
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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