Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Infectious Disease Check Profile Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube; Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Swabs/ET secretions/BAL/Sputum inoculated in special viral transport medium (VTM).
1 WeekApproximately 1 week.
KSh 14,000
Absolute Lymphocyte Count Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 374
Antenatal Panel 1 Test
First-line screen
6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes, 2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube, 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST, 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of random urine.
See timing detailsSamples collected by 9 AM will typically have results available the next day.
KSh 7,000
Antenatal Panel Basic Test
First-line screen
3 mL whole blood in Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, 2 mL plasma in Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube, 3 mL serum in SST tube, 10 mL random urine.
Timing on request
KSh 3,276
Human Immuno Virus 1 2 Antibodies Screening Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum or plasma).
Timing on request
KSh 1,123
Human Immuno Virus 1 Genotyping Drug Resistance Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma from one Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Plasma must be separated within 6 hours of collection, placed in a plastic transport vial, and frozen immediately. Ship frozen. Do not thaw.
Timing on request
KSh 49,140
HIV RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (Plasma)
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
Human Immuno Virus 1 RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR With CD3 CD4 Immune Deficiency Panel 4 Markers Test
First-line screen
PCR: 3 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. FLOW: 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) AND 1 Green top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 14,461
Human Immuno Virus 1 RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR With CD3 CD4 CD8 Immune Deficiency Panel 2 Markers Test
First-line screen
PCR: 3 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. FLOW: 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 16,380
Human Immuno Virus Comprehensive Panel Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Same DaySame-day reporting is typically available.
KSh 8,073
Human Immuno Virus Rapid Screening Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (finger prick or venous draw). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within a day.
KSh 514
Human Immuno Virus 2 Detection PCR Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) plasma separated from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Plasma must be separated aseptically within 2 hours of collection.
6 DaysReport available in 6 days. Sample must be received daily by 11 am.
KSh 10,670
HLA Hypersensitivity to Abacavir B5701 Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube, or Buccal swab collected in a sterile container.
Timing on request
KSh 16,000
HTLV I II Antibody Confirmation Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (Serum or Plasma). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 36,000
Immune Deficiency Panel 4 CD4 Counts Test
First-line screen
Two blood samples are required: 3 mL (minimum 2 mL) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube and 3 mL (minimum 2 mL) whole blood in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if samples are submitted to the laboratory by 9:00 AM.
KSh 3,744
STD Panel Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST). A duly filled consent form for HIV testing & pre-test counselling (Form 10 & 10A) is mandatory.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day if the sample is collected by Friday 9 AM.
KSh 7,000
CYP2B6 Gene Efavirenz Poor Metabolism of Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
HIV RNA PCR Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
HLA-B*57:01 Genotyping for Abacavir Hypersensitivity
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 8,000
HIV Proviral DNA Qualitative PCR Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube).
Timing on request
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
Infectious Disease Check Profile Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube; Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Swabs/ET secretions/BAL/Sputum inoculated in special viral transport medium (VTM).
Turnaround
1 WeekApproximately 1 week.
Price
KSh 14,000
First-line screen
Absolute Lymphocyte Count Test
Sample type
3 mL (1 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 374
First-line screen
Antenatal Panel 1 Test
Sample type
6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes, 2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube, 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST, 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of random urine.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSamples collected by 9 AM will typically have results available the next day.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Antenatal Panel Basic Test
Sample type
3 mL whole blood in Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, 2 mL plasma in Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube, 3 mL serum in SST tube, 10 mL random urine.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,276
First-line screen
Human Immuno Virus 1 2 Antibodies Screening Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum or plasma).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,123
First-line screen
Human Immuno Virus 1 Genotyping Drug Resistance Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma from one Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Plasma must be separated within 6 hours of collection, placed in a plastic transport vial, and frozen immediately. Ship frozen. Do not thaw.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 49,140
First-line screen
HIV RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR Test
Sample type
Blood sample (Plasma)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Human Immuno Virus 1 RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR With CD3 CD4 Immune Deficiency Panel 4 Markers Test
Sample type
PCR: 3 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. FLOW: 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) AND 1 Green top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,461
First-line screen
Human Immuno Virus 1 RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR With CD3 CD4 CD8 Immune Deficiency Panel 2 Markers Test
Sample type
PCR: 3 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. FLOW: 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,380
First-line screen
Human Immuno Virus Comprehensive Panel Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting is typically available.
Price
KSh 8,073
First-line screen
Human Immuno Virus Rapid Screening Test
Sample type
Blood sample (finger prick or venous draw). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within a day.
Price
KSh 514
First-line screen
Human Immuno Virus 2 Detection PCR Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) plasma separated from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Plasma must be separated aseptically within 2 hours of collection.
Turnaround
6 DaysReport available in 6 days. Sample must be received daily by 11 am.
Price
KSh 10,670
First-line screen
HLA Hypersensitivity to Abacavir B5701 Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube, or Buccal swab collected in a sterile container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,000
First-line screen
HTLV I II Antibody Confirmation Test
Sample type
Blood sample (Serum or Plasma). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 36,000
First-line screen
Immune Deficiency Panel 4 CD4 Counts Test
Sample type
Two blood samples are required: 3 mL (minimum 2 mL) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube and 3 mL (minimum 2 mL) whole blood in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if samples are submitted to the laboratory by 9:00 AM.
Price
KSh 3,744
First-line screen
STD Panel Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST). A duly filled consent form for HIV testing & pre-test counselling (Form 10 & 10A) is mandatory.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day if the sample is collected by Friday 9 AM.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
CYP2B6 Gene Efavirenz Poor Metabolism of Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
HIV RNA PCR Qualitative Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
HLA-B*57:01 Genotyping for Abacavir Hypersensitivity
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
HIV Proviral DNA Qualitative PCR Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 15,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in HIV Testing & Viral Load 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 HIV Testing & Viral Load?+
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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