Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Bacterial Vaginosis BV Rapid Assay Test
First-line screen
Vaginal swab collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Same DaySame-day results are typically available.
KSh 1,638
Chlamydia Trachomatis PCR Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5 mL min.) urine in a sterile screw-capped container OR Genital or conjunctival swabs in normal saline.
Timing on request
KSh 8,190
Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae PCR Qualitative Test
First-line screen
First morning urine (15 ml minimum) in a sterile container, or a vaginal, endocervical, or conjunctival swab in normal saline.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 13,000
Chlamydia Trachomatis IgG Test
First-line screen
3 mL (minimum 1.5 mL) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Same DaySame-day results available if samples are submitted by 9 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays.
KSh 1,661
Culture Gonococcus Test
First-line screen
Sample type depends on the site of suspected infection. Common samples include urethral swab (males), endocervical swab (females), rectal swab, pharyngeal swab, or eye swab. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 2,457
Gram Stain for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Vaginal Test
First-line screen
Vaginal swab
Timing on request
KSh 936
HPV Chlamydia Trachomatis Neisseria Gonorrhea PCR Panel Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Urine sample or Swab (cervical, urethral, vaginal, or rectal depending on gender and clinical indication). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 11,232
Neisseria Gonorrhea Qualitative PCR Test
First-line screen
First morning urine sample (15 ml, minimum 5 ml) in a sterile screw-capped container, or a vaginal/endocervical swab.
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
RPR Serum Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 397
Smear Examination Gonococcus Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a sample such as urethral discharge (males), cervical or vaginal discharge (females), or rectal swab.
Timing on request
KSh 748
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
Syphilis Serology Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day if the sample is submitted by 6 PM.
KSh 3,510
Tpha Treponema Pallidum Hemagglutination Test
First-line screen
Serum sample (2 mL minimum, 1 mL acceptable) collected in an SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 1,287
Chlamydia Qualitative PCR
First-line screen
Urine sample, endocervical swab, urethral swab, eye swab, or semen sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
Chlamydia Trachomatis & N. Gonorrhoea & M. Genitalium Multiplex Detection Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Urine sample (first-catch) or Swab (vaginal, cervical, urethral, or rectal). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 23,120
Chlamydia Trachomatis, Neisseria Gonorrhoeae, and Treponema Pallidum Multiplex Detection and Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Urine sample (first-catch) or Swab (vaginal, cervical, urethral, or rectal, depending on gender and clinical context). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 25,500
N Gonorrhoea RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Urethral or vaginal swab, cervical discharge, rectal swab, urine, or blood sample.
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via phone or 48 hours via email.
KSh 11,560
Trichomonas Vaginalis Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Vaginal swab. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
48 HoursResults are typically available via email within 48 hours and by phone within 36 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 17,000
Trichomonas Vaginalis RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a vaginal swab or urine sample.
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email.
KSh 11,900
First-line screen
Bacterial Vaginosis BV Rapid Assay Test
Sample type
Vaginal swab collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day results are typically available.
Price
KSh 1,638
First-line screen
Chlamydia Trachomatis PCR Test
Sample type
10 mL (5 mL min.) urine in a sterile screw-capped container OR Genital or conjunctival swabs in normal saline.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,190
First-line screen
Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae PCR Qualitative Test
Sample type
First morning urine (15 ml minimum) in a sterile container, or a vaginal, endocervical, or conjunctival swab in normal saline.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
Chlamydia Trachomatis IgG Test
Sample type
3 mL (minimum 1.5 mL) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day results available if samples are submitted by 9 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays.
Price
KSh 1,661
First-line screen
Culture Gonococcus Test
Sample type
Sample type depends on the site of suspected infection. Common samples include urethral swab (males), endocervical swab (females), rectal swab, pharyngeal swab, or eye swab. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,457
First-line screen
Gram Stain for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Vaginal Test
Sample type
Vaginal swab
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 936
First-line screen
HPV Chlamydia Trachomatis Neisseria Gonorrhea PCR Panel Qualitative Test
Sample type
Urine sample or Swab (cervical, urethral, vaginal, or rectal depending on gender and clinical indication). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,232
First-line screen
Neisseria Gonorrhea Qualitative PCR Test
Sample type
First morning urine sample (15 ml, minimum 5 ml) in a sterile screw-capped container, or a vaginal/endocervical swab.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
RPR Serum Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 397
First-line screen
Smear Examination Gonococcus Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a sample such as urethral discharge (males), cervical or vaginal discharge (females), or rectal swab.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 748
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
Syphilis Serology Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next day if the sample is submitted by 6 PM.
Price
KSh 3,510
First-line screen
Tpha Treponema Pallidum Hemagglutination Test
Sample type
Serum sample (2 mL minimum, 1 mL acceptable) collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,287
First-line screen
Chlamydia Qualitative PCR
Sample type
Urine sample, endocervical swab, urethral swab, eye swab, or semen sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Chlamydia Trachomatis & N. Gonorrhoea & M. Genitalium Multiplex Detection Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Urine sample (first-catch) or Swab (vaginal, cervical, urethral, or rectal). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
Chlamydia Trachomatis, Neisseria Gonorrhoeae, and Treponema Pallidum Multiplex Detection and Differentiation RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Urine sample (first-catch) or Swab (vaginal, cervical, urethral, or rectal, depending on gender and clinical context). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 25,500
First-line screen
N Gonorrhoea RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Urethral or vaginal swab, cervical discharge, rectal swab, urine, or blood sample.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via phone or 48 hours via email.
Price
KSh 11,560
First-line screen
Trichomonas Vaginalis Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Vaginal swab. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
48 HoursResults are typically available via email within 48 hours and by phone within 36 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Trichomonas Vaginalis RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a vaginal swab or urine sample.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email.
Price
KSh 11,900
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) 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 Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) 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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