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
OncoPro PDL1 Circulating Tumor Cells Test
First-line screen
8 mL whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
21 Working DaysResults are typically available within 21 working days.
KSh 105,300
Arsenic Blood Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (venous).
Timing on request
KSh 8,000
CA 2729 CA 153 Breast Cancer Markers Panel Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
3 WeeksSample collected by the 7th of the month; report available after 2 to 3 weeks.
KSh 26,000
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
Clonazepam Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in a red top tube (no additive). Please avoid using SST gel barrier tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 24,000
Culture Aerobic Paired Blood PBS Rapid Test
First-line screen
Two sets of blood collected in special aerobic blood culture bottles (Plus Aerobic bottles). For children under 12 years, two sets of blood collected in Paeds Plus bottles.
48 HoursInterim reports available within 24 to 48 hours. Final results may take longer.
KSh 3,276
Culture Blood Comprehensive Panel Test
First-line screen
Blood sample collected in blood culture bottles.
Timing on request
KSh 8,400
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
Endotoxin Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL min.) Dialysis water/Dialysate in a sterile screw-capped container.
See timing detailsReport available the next day if the sample is submitted by 6 PM on Tuesday.
KSh 8,400
Fluoxetine Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Red Top tube (No Additive). SST gel barrier tubes are not suitable.
3 WeeksTypically 2 to 3 weeks after sample receipt.
3 mL (2 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if the sample is received by 9 am on Tuesday or Friday.
KSh 3,042
Human Immuno Virus 1 2 Antibodies Screening Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum or plasma).
Timing on request
KSh 1,123
Leishmania Kala Azar Antibody IgG Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum).
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
KSh 3,744
Listeria Antigen Stool Test
First-line screen
Approximately 5 grams of fresh stool collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if the sample is collected by 1 PM.
KSh 3,697
Mean Corpuscular Volume MCV Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube).
Timing on request
KSh 280
Metal Screen 2 Whole Blood Test
First-line screen
4 mL of whole blood collected in a metal-free Royal Blue Top (K2EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day if the sample is submitted by 6 PM. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 30,000
Nortriptyline Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum from 1 Red Top tube (No Additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
2–3 WeeksReport available after 2-3 weeks from sample receipt (if sample received by the 7th of the month).
KSh 26,000
PTH Parathyroid Hormone Intact Test
First-line screen
3 mL of serum collected in an SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 3,744
Sepsis Panel Test
First-line screen
Serum (5 mL minimum from 1 SST tube), Blood for Aerobic Culture (8-10 mL in 2 special Plus Aerobic bottles, or 2 mL each in 2 Special Paeds Plus bottles for children under 12). Blood must be collected from two different sites.
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
T4 Total Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 468
Epstein Barr Virus Qualitative PCR
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube).
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
Parvovirus B19 Qualitative PCR
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube).
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
Dengue 14 Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, or Cerebrospinal Fluid (C.S.F.). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via email and 24 hours via phone.
24–36 HoursResults are typically available within 24-36 hours.
KSh 15,300
Listeria Monocytogenes RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Synovial fluid, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), serum, animal meat, amniotic fluid, faecal blood. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before collection.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 11,016
Malaria Pfalciparum RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Whole blood (EDTA tube) or Dried Blood Spot (DBS). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
24 HoursResults are typically available within 24 hours via phone and 36 hours via email. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 10,000
Plasmodium Species Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Whole blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube).
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email and 36 hours via phone.
KSh 13,600
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
OncoPro PDL1 Circulating Tumor Cells Test
Sample type
8 mL whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
21 Working DaysResults are typically available within 21 working days.
Price
KSh 105,300
First-line screen
Arsenic Blood Test
Sample type
Blood sample (venous).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
CA 2729 CA 153 Breast Cancer Markers Panel Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
3 WeeksSample collected by the 7th of the month; report available after 2 to 3 weeks.
Price
KSh 26,000
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
Clonazepam Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in a red top tube (no additive). Please avoid using SST gel barrier tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 24,000
First-line screen
Culture Aerobic Paired Blood PBS Rapid Test
Sample type
Two sets of blood collected in special aerobic blood culture bottles (Plus Aerobic bottles). For children under 12 years, two sets of blood collected in Paeds Plus bottles.
Turnaround
48 HoursInterim reports available within 24 to 48 hours. Final results may take longer.
Price
KSh 3,276
First-line screen
Culture Blood Comprehensive Panel Test
Sample type
Blood sample collected in blood culture bottles.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,400
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
Endotoxin Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL min.) Dialysis water/Dialysate in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReport available the next day if the sample is submitted by 6 PM on Tuesday.
Price
KSh 8,400
First-line screen
Fluoxetine Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Red Top tube (No Additive). SST gel barrier tubes are not suitable.
Turnaround
3 WeeksTypically 2 to 3 weeks after sample receipt.
3 mL (2 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if the sample is received by 9 am on Tuesday or Friday.
Price
KSh 3,042
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
Leishmania Kala Azar Antibody IgG Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum).
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day.
Price
KSh 3,744
First-line screen
Listeria Antigen Stool Test
Sample type
Approximately 5 grams of fresh stool collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if the sample is collected by 1 PM.
Price
KSh 3,697
First-line screen
Mean Corpuscular Volume MCV Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 280
First-line screen
Metal Screen 2 Whole Blood Test
Sample type
4 mL of whole blood collected in a metal-free Royal Blue Top (K2EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day if the sample is submitted by 6 PM. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
Nortriptyline Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum from 1 Red Top tube (No Additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksReport available after 2-3 weeks from sample receipt (if sample received by the 7th of the month).
Price
KSh 26,000
First-line screen
PTH Parathyroid Hormone Intact Test
Sample type
3 mL of serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,744
First-line screen
Sepsis Panel Test
Sample type
Serum (5 mL minimum from 1 SST tube), Blood for Aerobic Culture (8-10 mL in 2 special Plus Aerobic bottles, or 2 mL each in 2 Special Paeds Plus bottles for children under 12). Blood must be collected from two different sites.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
T4 Total Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 468
First-line screen
Epstein Barr Virus Qualitative PCR
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Parvovirus B19 Qualitative PCR
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Dengue 14 Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, or Cerebrospinal Fluid (C.S.F.). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via email and 24 hours via phone.
24–36 HoursResults are typically available within 24-36 hours.
Price
KSh 15,300
First-line screen
Listeria Monocytogenes RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Synovial fluid, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), serum, animal meat, amniotic fluid, faecal blood. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before collection.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 11,016
First-line screen
Malaria Pfalciparum RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Whole blood (EDTA tube) or Dried Blood Spot (DBS). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
24 HoursResults are typically available within 24 hours via phone and 36 hours via email. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Plasmodium Species Quantitative Test
Sample type
Whole blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube).
Turnaround
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email and 36 hours via phone.
Price
KSh 13,600
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Sepsis & Bloodstream Infection Panels 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 Sepsis & Bloodstream Infection Panels?+
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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