Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Adenosine Deaminase ADA Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum (SST tube), plasma (Lavender top/EDTA tube), or body fluid (e.g., pleural fluid, ascitic fluid, cerebrospinal fluid) in a sterile screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 1,404
AFB Identification Rapid PNB Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) on appropriate culture media.
Timing on request
KSh 3,697
Afb Stain Miscellaneous Test
First-line screen
Urine, pus, or other bodily fluids as directed by the physician. Confirm specific specimen requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 982
Pneumonia Plus Advantage Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or endotracheal secretions (ET) in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Same DaySamples accepted daily by 1 PM. Same-day reporting is available.
KSh 48,672
Culture AFB Mycobacterium Rapid With PNB Test
First-line screen
Sample types include: Blood/Bone Marrow (8 mL in Myco F / Lytic bottle), CSF (2 mL in a Red Top tube), Pus/Body fluids (sterile screw capped container), Sputum/Urine (2 Spot morning samples in sterile containers), Gastric Lavage (5-10 mL in a sterile container).
14 DaysInterim results available in 14 days. Confirm final turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 3,931
Culture AFB Mycobacterium Rapid Test
First-line screen
Blood/Bone Marrow (8 mL in Myco F/Lytic bottle), CSF (2 mL), Pus/Body Fluids (as much as possible), Swabs (in 1 mL sterile normal saline), Sputum/Urine (2 random morning samples), Gastric Lavage (5-10 mL). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
14 DaysInterim results available within 14 days. Final results available within 6 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 2,457
Culture Mycobacterium Atypical Non Tuberculous Mycobacterium NTM Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Samples may include sputum, tissue biopsy, blood, or other bodily fluids as determined by your doctor.
See timing detailsResults may take several weeks, depending on the growth rate of the organism.
KSh 5,850
Cultured AFB Other Than Tuberculosis MOTT DST For Rapid Growers Test
First-line screen
Sputum, tissue biopsy, or other relevant body fluid sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 21,000
Cultured AFB Other Than Tuberculosis MOTT DST for Slow Growers Test
First-line screen
Sputum, bronchial washings, or other relevant clinical samples. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
14 DaysApproximately 14 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 23,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Amikacin Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in a sterile container.
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Capreomycin Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Clarithromycin Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag. If used alongside other AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests, the pure growth obtained in the laboratory from previously submitted specimens will be processed.
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
KSh 9,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Clofazimine Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 8,400
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Cycloserine Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, placed within a sealed plastic bag. Alternatively, if the initial specimen is already submitted for AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification, the pure growth obtained in the laboratory can be used.
21 DaysResults are typically available within 21 days after the sample is received in the laboratory.
KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Ethambutol Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Ethionamide Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, sealed container. Samples should be shipped refrigerated. If a specimen has already been submitted for AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification, the pure growth obtained in the lab will be used for this test.
Timing on request
KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Isoniazid Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Kanamycin Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, placed in a sealed plastic bag. Ship refrigerated. If other AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests are being performed, the pure growth obtained in the laboratory from submitted specimens will be used.
21 DaysReport available in 21 days. Sample collection daily by 3:30 PM.
KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Levofloxacin Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, placed in a sealed plastic bag. Alternatively, if a specimen has already been submitted for AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification, the pure growth obtained in the laboratory can be used for this test.
Timing on request
KSh 6,645
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Linezolid Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag. Refrigerated transport is required. If a specimen has already been submitted for AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification, the pure growth isolated in the lab will be used for this test.
21 DaysResults are typically available within approximately 21 days.
KSh 9,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Moxifloxacin Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 11,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Ofloxacin Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST PAS Test
First-line screen
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
21 DaysApproximately 21 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 8,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Pyrazinamide Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag. Samples should be shipped refrigerated. If pure growth is not available, confirm with the laboratory before booking.
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
KSh 10,400
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 11 Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
A pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container. The specimen should be shipped refrigerated or use growth obtained in the laboratory from previously submitted specimens. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 31,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 10 Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, placed in a sealed plastic bag. Ship refrigerated. If AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests have already been submitted, the pure growth isolated in the laboratory will be used.
21 DaysResults are typically available within 21 days after sample submission.
KSh 30,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 10 Second Line Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, placed in a sealed plastic bag. Samples should be shipped refrigerated. If a previous sample was sent for AFB culture or identification, the pure growth isolated in the lab can be used for this test.
Timing on request
KSh 30,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 12 Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag. Samples should be shipped refrigerated. If pure growth is not available, the laboratory can process it from previously submitted specimens.
Timing on request
KSh 33,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 15 Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
A pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in appropriate media, contained in a sterile screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag.
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
KSh 44,000
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 16 Drugs Panel Test
First-line screen
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container.
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
KSh 50,000
First-line screen
Adenosine Deaminase ADA Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum (SST tube), plasma (Lavender top/EDTA tube), or body fluid (e.g., pleural fluid, ascitic fluid, cerebrospinal fluid) in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,404
First-line screen
AFB Identification Rapid PNB Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) on appropriate culture media.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,697
First-line screen
Afb Stain Miscellaneous Test
Sample type
Urine, pus, or other bodily fluids as directed by the physician. Confirm specific specimen requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 982
First-line screen
Pneumonia Plus Advantage Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or endotracheal secretions (ET) in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Same DaySamples accepted daily by 1 PM. Same-day reporting is available.
Price
KSh 48,672
First-line screen
Culture AFB Mycobacterium Rapid With PNB Test
Sample type
Sample types include: Blood/Bone Marrow (8 mL in Myco F / Lytic bottle), CSF (2 mL in a Red Top tube), Pus/Body fluids (sterile screw capped container), Sputum/Urine (2 Spot morning samples in sterile containers), Gastric Lavage (5-10 mL in a sterile container).
Turnaround
14 DaysInterim results available in 14 days. Confirm final turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 3,931
First-line screen
Culture AFB Mycobacterium Rapid Test
Sample type
Blood/Bone Marrow (8 mL in Myco F/Lytic bottle), CSF (2 mL), Pus/Body Fluids (as much as possible), Swabs (in 1 mL sterile normal saline), Sputum/Urine (2 random morning samples), Gastric Lavage (5-10 mL). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
14 DaysInterim results available within 14 days. Final results available within 6 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 2,457
First-line screen
Culture Mycobacterium Atypical Non Tuberculous Mycobacterium NTM Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Samples may include sputum, tissue biopsy, blood, or other bodily fluids as determined by your doctor.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults may take several weeks, depending on the growth rate of the organism.
Price
KSh 5,850
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Other Than Tuberculosis MOTT DST For Rapid Growers Test
Sample type
Sputum, tissue biopsy, or other relevant body fluid sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Other Than Tuberculosis MOTT DST for Slow Growers Test
Sample type
Sputum, bronchial washings, or other relevant clinical samples. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
14 DaysApproximately 14 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 23,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Amikacin Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in a sterile container.
Turnaround
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Capreomycin Test
Sample type
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Clarithromycin Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag. If used alongside other AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests, the pure growth obtained in the laboratory from previously submitted specimens will be processed.
Turnaround
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Clofazimine Test
Sample type
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,400
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Cycloserine Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, placed within a sealed plastic bag. Alternatively, if the initial specimen is already submitted for AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification, the pure growth obtained in the laboratory can be used.
Turnaround
21 DaysResults are typically available within 21 days after the sample is received in the laboratory.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Ethambutol Test
Sample type
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Ethionamide Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, sealed container. Samples should be shipped refrigerated. If a specimen has already been submitted for AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification, the pure growth obtained in the lab will be used for this test.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Isoniazid Test
Sample type
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Kanamycin Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, placed in a sealed plastic bag. Ship refrigerated. If other AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests are being performed, the pure growth obtained in the laboratory from submitted specimens will be used.
Turnaround
21 DaysReport available in 21 days. Sample collection daily by 3:30 PM.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Levofloxacin Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, placed in a sealed plastic bag. Alternatively, if a specimen has already been submitted for AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification, the pure growth obtained in the laboratory can be used for this test.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 6,645
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Linezolid Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag. Refrigerated transport is required. If a specimen has already been submitted for AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification, the pure growth isolated in the lab will be used for this test.
Turnaround
21 DaysResults are typically available within approximately 21 days.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Moxifloxacin Test
Sample type
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Ofloxacin Test
Sample type
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST PAS Test
Sample type
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
21 DaysApproximately 21 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Pyrazinamide Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag. Samples should be shipped refrigerated. If pure growth is not available, confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
Price
KSh 10,400
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 11 Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
A pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container. The specimen should be shipped refrigerated or use growth obtained in the laboratory from previously submitted specimens. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 31,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 10 Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container, placed in a sealed plastic bag. Ship refrigerated. If AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests have already been submitted, the pure growth isolated in the laboratory will be used.
Turnaround
21 DaysResults are typically available within 21 days after sample submission.
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 10 Second Line Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, placed in a sealed plastic bag. Samples should be shipped refrigerated. If a previous sample was sent for AFB culture or identification, the pure growth isolated in the lab can be used for this test.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 12 Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile, screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag. Samples should be shipped refrigerated. If pure growth is not available, the laboratory can process it from previously submitted specimens.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 33,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 15 Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
A pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in appropriate media, contained in a sterile screw-capped container, sealed in a plastic bag.
Turnaround
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
Price
KSh 44,000
First-line screen
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 16 Drugs Panel Test
Sample type
Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
21 DaysApproximately 21 days.
Price
KSh 50,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Tuberculosis (TB) 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 Tuberculosis (TB) 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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