C Difficile Toxin A B and GDH Stool Test
- Sample type
- Stool sample. Please confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 8,000
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Stool Culture & Gastroenteritis Testing
Enteric Pathogen Culture/PCR Panels
Catalog role labels reflect current assignments. Test choice, timing and prices require clinician or laboratory confirmation.
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- ISO 9001:2015 Quality System
- Free Pre-Test Counselor Guidance
- Nationwide & Home Sample Collection
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11 tests
Clostridium Difficile Detection PCR Test
- Sample type
- 5g (3g minimum) stool sample collected in a leak-proof, screw-capped container. Sample must be shipped refrigerated. Do not freeze.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 10,000
Culture Clostridium Difficile Test
- Sample type
- 5 g (1 g minimum) fresh stool sample collected in an anaerobic transport medium.
- Turnaround
- 8 Days Sample daily by 3:30 PM; report available in 8 days.
- Price
- KSh 2,948
Culture Stool Test
- Sample type
- Stool sample.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 1,755
Culture Campylobacter Test
- Sample type
- Stool sample or Rectal swab.
- Turnaround
- 4 Days 2 to 4 days.
- Price
- KSh 3,042
Enterohemorrhagic E. coli Verotoxin 1 2 Antigen Test
- Sample type
- 5 grams (minimum 3 grams) of fresh stool collected in a sterile, screw-capped container. The sample must be refrigerated and should not be frozen.
- Turnaround
- Same Day Results are typically available on the same day the sample is received by the laboratory, provided it arrives by 1 pm.
- Price
- KSh 5,896
Listeria Antigen Stool Test
- Sample type
- Approximately 5 grams of fresh stool collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
- Turnaround
- Same Day Results are typically available the same day if the sample is collected by 1 PM.
- Price
- KSh 3,697
E Coli 0157 Bacterial Load Test
- Sample type
- Stool sample, water sample, milk sample, or food sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 36 Hours Results are typically available within 36 hours via phone call and 48 hours via email.
- Price
- KSh 15,300
E Coli 0157 RNA Detection Qualitative Test
- Sample type
- Sample type depends on the suspected source: stool, food, water, milk, or other environmental samples. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 36 Hours Results are typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email.
- Price
- KSh 10,880
Listeria Monocytogenes Bacterial Load Test
- Sample type
- Synovial fluid, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), serum, amniotic fluid, or rectal swab.
- Turnaround
- 24–36 Hours Results are typically available within 24-36 hours.
- Price
- KSh 15,300
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 details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 11,016
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Stool Culture & Gastroenteritis 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 Stool Culture & Gastroenteritis 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.