Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Bacterial Meningitis Confirmatory Panel Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) or a throat swab collected in a sterile screw-capped container. Sample must be shipped refrigerated. Do not freeze.
See timing detailsSample processing occurs on Tuesdays and Saturdays by 11 am, with reports available on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
KSh 14,400
H1N1 Swine Flu Qualitative Real Time PCR Test
First-line screen
Nasal, Throat, or Nasopharyngeal Swab collected in a special viral transport medium.
Timing on request
KSh 10,530
H3N2 Influenza B Qualitative PCR Test
First-line screen
Buccal Swab or Blood EDTA Tube.
Same DaySame-day results, excluding Sundays.
KSh 7,400
Influenza Like Illness ILI SARS-CoV-2 Panel Test
First-line screen
Nasopharyngeal and/or oropharyngeal swabs collected in special viral transport medium (VTM).
2 DaysResults are typically available within 2 days.
KSh 26,910
Respiratory Panel 1 Test
First-line screen
Throat or nasal swab in special collection medium (available from the laboratory) OR 5 mL (3 mL minimum) sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 9,000
Respiratory Panel 2 Test
First-line screen
Throat swab, nasal swab (in special collection medium), sputum, or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (in a sterile screw-capped container).
Timing on request
KSh 9,000
Respiratory Panel 4 Test
First-line screen
Nasopharyngeal swab, nasal swab, or sputum sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 9,000
Respiratory Panel 9 Test
First-line screen
Nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, or sputum sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 36,000
Bacterial Pneumonia Multiplex S Pneumonia H Influenza N Meningitis Chlamydia Pneumonia Mycoplasma Pneumonia Legionella Pneumonia Bordetella Pertusis Detection Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a respiratory specimen, such as sputum or a nasopharyngeal swab.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within a few working days.
KSh 28,900
H3N2 Influenza Group A Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Deep nostrils (nasal swab), nasopharynx (nasopharyngeal swab), nasopharyngeal aspirate, throat or bronchial aspirate.
36 HoursResults are typically available via email within 36 hours or via phone within 24 hours.
KSh 23,120
H3N2 Influenza Group A RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Deep nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, nasopharyngeal aspirate, throat swab, or bronchial aspirate.
Timing on request
KSh 17,680
H7N2 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), lung tissue, or cell culture.
4 Working Days4 working days. Results available via email within 48 hours or phone within 36 hours.
KSh 23,120
H7N2 Influenza A RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), lung tissue, or cell cultures.
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email and 36 hours via phone.
KSh 17,680
H7N7 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), or lung tissue.
4 Working DaysResults typically available within 4 working days.
KSh 23,120
H7N7 Influenza A RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Common specimens include nasopharyngeal swabs, throat swabs, or sputum.
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours.
KSh 17,680
H7N9 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Sputum, throat and nasal swabs in viral transport medium, lung tissues, or cell cultures. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 23,120
H7N9 Influenza A RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), lung tissue, or cell cultures.
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email.
KSh 17,680
H9N2 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), lung tissue, or cell cultures.
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email.
KSh 23,120
H9N2 Influenza A RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), or lung tissue.
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email.
KSh 17,680
H9N7 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a respiratory sample (e.g., nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, sputum).
4 Working DaysTypically available within 4 working days.
KSh 23,120
H9N7 Influenza A RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Sputum, throat swab in viral transport medium, nasal swab in viral transport medium, or lung tissue.
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via phone inquiry and 48 hours via email.
KSh 19,720
H Influenza Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
36 HoursResults are typically communicated within 36 hours.
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours.
KSh 8,500
Influenza Group A & B Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Respiratory sample (e.g., nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, sputum). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours.
KSh 11,900
Influenza Group A & B RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Respiratory sample (e.g., nasal swab, throat swab, sputum). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 10,200
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
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 Meningitis Confirmatory Panel Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) or a throat swab collected in a sterile screw-capped container. Sample must be shipped refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSample processing occurs on Tuesdays and Saturdays by 11 am, with reports available on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
Price
KSh 14,400
First-line screen
H1N1 Swine Flu Qualitative Real Time PCR Test
Sample type
Nasal, Throat, or Nasopharyngeal Swab collected in a special viral transport medium.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,530
First-line screen
H3N2 Influenza B Qualitative PCR Test
Sample type
Buccal Swab or Blood EDTA Tube.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day results, excluding Sundays.
Price
KSh 7,400
First-line screen
Influenza Like Illness ILI SARS-CoV-2 Panel Test
Sample type
Nasopharyngeal and/or oropharyngeal swabs collected in special viral transport medium (VTM).
Turnaround
2 DaysResults are typically available within 2 days.
Price
KSh 26,910
First-line screen
Respiratory Panel 1 Test
Sample type
Throat or nasal swab in special collection medium (available from the laboratory) OR 5 mL (3 mL minimum) sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Respiratory Panel 2 Test
Sample type
Throat swab, nasal swab (in special collection medium), sputum, or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (in a sterile screw-capped container).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Respiratory Panel 4 Test
Sample type
Nasopharyngeal swab, nasal swab, or sputum sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Respiratory Panel 9 Test
Sample type
Nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, or sputum sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 36,000
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.
Price
KSh 28,900
First-line screen
H3N2 Influenza Group A Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Deep nostrils (nasal swab), nasopharynx (nasopharyngeal swab), nasopharyngeal aspirate, throat or bronchial aspirate.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically available via email within 36 hours or via phone within 24 hours.
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
H3N2 Influenza Group A RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Deep nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, nasopharyngeal aspirate, throat swab, or bronchial aspirate.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,680
First-line screen
H7N2 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), lung tissue, or cell culture.
Turnaround
4 Working Days4 working days. Results available via email within 48 hours or phone within 36 hours.
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
H7N2 Influenza A RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), lung tissue, or cell cultures.
Turnaround
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email and 36 hours via phone.
Price
KSh 17,680
First-line screen
H7N7 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), or lung tissue.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults typically available within 4 working days.
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
H7N7 Influenza A RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Common specimens include nasopharyngeal swabs, throat swabs, or sputum.
Turnaround
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours.
Price
KSh 17,680
First-line screen
H7N9 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Sputum, throat and nasal swabs in viral transport medium, lung tissues, or cell cultures. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
H7N9 Influenza A RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), lung tissue, or cell cultures.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email.
Price
KSh 17,680
First-line screen
H9N2 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), lung tissue, or cell cultures.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email.
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
H9N2 Influenza A RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), or lung tissue.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email.
Price
KSh 17,680
First-line screen
H9N7 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a respiratory sample (e.g., nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, sputum).
Turnaround
4 Working DaysTypically available within 4 working days.
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
H9N7 Influenza A RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Sputum, throat swab in viral transport medium, nasal swab in viral transport medium, or lung tissue.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via phone inquiry and 48 hours via email.
Price
KSh 19,720
First-line screen
H Influenza Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically communicated within 36 hours.
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours.
Price
KSh 8,500
First-line screen
Influenza Group A & B Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Respiratory sample (e.g., nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, sputum). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours.
Price
KSh 11,900
First-line screen
Influenza Group A & B RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Respiratory sample (e.g., nasal swab, throat swab, sputum). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,200
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
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 Influenza 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 Influenza 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.
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