Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Chlamydophila Pneumoniae IgG Test
First-line screen
Blood sample
Timing on request
KSh 1,661
Bacterial Pneumonia Panel PCR Test
First-line screen
Throat Swab, Nasopharyngeal Swab, Respiratory Secretions, or Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) Fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 20,000
Chlamydia Chlamydophila Serology Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
2–3 WeeksSample received by the 7th of the month; report available after 2-3 weeks.
KSh 60,000
Legionella Antigen Urine Test
First-line screen
Urine sample. A first-morning urine sample is preferred, but a random sample may be acceptable. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before collection.
Timing on request
KSh 8,000
Legionella Pneumophila IgG Antibody Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 60,000
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae IgG IgM Antibodies Panel Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae IgG Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL of serum from 1 SST (Serum Separator Tube).
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae IgM Serum Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day after sample submission (if sample received by 6 PM).
KSh 7,000
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 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.
Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, throat swab, endocervical swab, blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), serum, or plasma. Confirm specific sample type needed with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 15,640
Mycoplasma Species RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchoalveolar lavage fluids, Throat swabs, Endocervical swabs, Blood, Urine, CSF, Serum, Plasma. Confirm specific sample type needed with the laboratory before booking.
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via email and 24 hours by phone. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 11,560
Mycoplasma Pneumonia Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, throat swab, blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), serum, or plasma. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 16,320
Mycoplasma Pneumonia RNA Detection Qualitative Test
24 HoursResults are typically available within 24 hours via phone and 36 hours via email.
KSh 12,240
Mycoplasma Genitalium Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Urethra or vaginal swab, Cell culture, Cervical discharge, Rectum, Blood, Urine. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days.
KSh 17,000
Mycoplasma Genitalium RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Urethra or vaginal swab, cell culture, cervical discharge, rectum swab, blood, or urine. Confirm specific sample type needed with the laboratory before booking.
4 Working DaysConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking. The source indicates a turnaround time of 4 working days.
KSh 11,900
Mycoplasma Homonis Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Sample from the lower genital tract (e.g., vaginal swab, male urethral swab). Confirm specific sample type 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 17,000
Mycoplasma Homonis RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Specimens collected from the lower genital tract (e.g., vaginal swab, male urethral swab). Confirm specific specimen type with the laboratory before booking.
48 HoursResults typically available within 48 hours via email and 36 hours via phone. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 11,900
First-line screen
Chlamydophila Pneumoniae IgG Test
Sample type
Blood sample
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,661
First-line screen
Bacterial Pneumonia Panel PCR Test
Sample type
Throat Swab, Nasopharyngeal Swab, Respiratory Secretions, or Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) Fluid in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
Chlamydia Chlamydophila Serology Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksSample received by the 7th of the month; report available after 2-3 weeks.
Price
KSh 60,000
First-line screen
Legionella Antigen Urine Test
Sample type
Urine sample. A first-morning urine sample is preferred, but a random sample may be acceptable. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Legionella Pneumophila IgG Antibody Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 60,000
First-line screen
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae IgG IgM Antibodies Panel Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae IgG Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL of serum from 1 SST (Serum Separator Tube).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae IgM Serum Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day after sample submission (if sample received by 6 PM).
Price
KSh 7,000
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 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.
Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, throat swab, endocervical swab, blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), serum, or plasma. Confirm specific sample type needed with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 15,640
First-line screen
Mycoplasma Species RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Bronchoalveolar lavage fluids, Throat swabs, Endocervical swabs, Blood, Urine, CSF, Serum, Plasma. Confirm specific sample type needed with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via email and 24 hours by phone. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 11,560
First-line screen
Mycoplasma Pneumonia Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, throat swab, blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), serum, or plasma. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 16,320
First-line screen
Mycoplasma Pneumonia RNA Detection Qualitative Test
24 HoursResults are typically available within 24 hours via phone and 36 hours via email.
Price
KSh 12,240
First-line screen
Mycoplasma Genitalium Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Urethra or vaginal swab, Cell culture, Cervical discharge, Rectum, Blood, Urine. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Mycoplasma Genitalium RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Urethra or vaginal swab, cell culture, cervical discharge, rectum swab, blood, or urine. Confirm specific sample type needed with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking. The source indicates a turnaround time of 4 working days.
Price
KSh 11,900
First-line screen
Mycoplasma Homonis Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Sample from the lower genital tract (e.g., vaginal swab, male urethral swab). Confirm specific sample type 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 17,000
First-line screen
Mycoplasma Homonis RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Specimens collected from the lower genital tract (e.g., vaginal swab, male urethral swab). Confirm specific specimen type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
48 HoursResults typically available within 48 hours via email and 36 hours via phone. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 11,900
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Mycoplasma & Atypical Pneumonia 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 Mycoplasma & Atypical Pneumonia 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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