Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Amino Acid Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia Panel Quantitative CSF Plasma Test
First-line screen
1 mL (0.5 mL minimum) CSF in a sterile screw-capped vial and 2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Plasma should be transferred into a sterile screw-capped vial.
3 DaysReport available in 3 days, provided the sample is submitted by Monday or Wednesday by 5 PM.
KSh 18,000
BK Virus PCR Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Plasma: 3 mL (2 mL minimum) from a Lavender top (EDTA) tube. Urine: 15 mL (5 mL minimum) in a sterile screw-capped container.
3–5 DaysResults are typically available within 3-5 days, depending on sample collection time and laboratory processing schedule.
KSh 10,000
BK Virus PCR Quantitative Test
First-line screen
3 ml (2 ml min) plasma from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 15 ml (5 mL min) random urine in a sterile screw-capped container.
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Wednesday and Saturday, following sample receipt on Monday and Thursday by 11 am.
KSh 13,000
Cytomegalovirus CMV DNA Quantitative PCR Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma from a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Plasma must be separated aseptically within 6 hours of collection.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
D Dimer Quantitative Test
First-line screen
3 mL whole blood in a Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 2,808
Epstein Barr Virus EBV Quantitative PCR Test
First-line screen
3 ml (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsReport available on Wednesday or Saturday, provided the sample is received by the laboratory by Monday or Thursday at 9 am.
KSh 16,000
Fabry Disease Quantitative Blood Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5-7 mL minimum) of whole blood in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Galactosemia Epimerase Quantitative Blood Test
First-line screen
4 mL (minimum 2 mL) of whole blood collected in a green top (sodium heparin) tube.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 5,733
Gaucher Disease Quantitative Blood Test
First-line screen
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium heparin) tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Genexpert Ultra Next Generation MTB With Rifampicin Resistance Semi Quantitative PCR Test
First-line screen
Sputum (3 mL minimum), concentrated sediments, Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid, Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), body fluids, pus, or fresh tissue biopsies.
Same DaySame-day reporting is typically available.
KSh 7,000
GM1 Gangliosidosis Quantitative Blood Test
First-line screen
10 ml (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium heparin) tubes.
4 DaysReports are typically available within 4 days after sample receipt.
KSh 3,978
HCG Beta Total Quantitative 24 Hour Urine Test
First-line screen
24-hour urine collection. Confirm specific container requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 1,521
HCG Beta Total Quantitative Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Random urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 1,521
HCG Beta Total Quantitative Tumor Marker Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day.
KSh 1,521
Hepatitis B Monitoring Panel Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
See timing detailsReports are typically available within a few days after sample submission. Confirm specific turnaround times with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 20,000
Hepatitis B Virus Genotyping Drug Resistance Quantitative PCR Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) plasma from two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
7 DaysReports are typically available within 7 days of sample receipt. Samples are collected daily by 11 AM.
KSh 36,270
Hepatitis C Viral RNA HCV RNA Quantitative Ultra Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) serum from 2 SST tubes OR 3 mL (2 mL minimum) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 8,000
Hepatitis C Viral RNA HCV RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) serum from 2 Serum Separator Tubes (SST) OR 3 mL (2 mL minimum) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. Serum or plasma must be separated aseptically within 2 hours of collection.
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Thursday or Monday, provided the sample is received by Tuesday or Friday by 11 AM.
KSh 10,530
Hepatitis E Virus HEV Quantitative PCR Test
First-line screen
2 ml (1 ml minimum) plasma collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 16,000
HIV RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (Plasma)
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
Human Immuno Virus 1 RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR With CD3 CD4 Immune Deficiency Panel 4 Markers Test
First-line screen
PCR: 3 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. FLOW: 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) AND 1 Green top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 14,461
Human Immuno Virus 1 RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR With CD3 CD4 CD8 Immune Deficiency Panel 2 Markers Test
First-line screen
PCR: 3 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. FLOW: 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 16,380
Immunohistochemistry Polyoma BK Virus SV 40 Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% formal-saline or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded blocks.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
JCBK Virus Detection PCR Test
First-line screen
Serum (4 mL min. in 1 SST tube), Plasma (4 mL min. in 1 Lavender top/EDTA tube), CSF/Urine (3 mL min. in sterile screw-capped container), Tissue (in normal saline).
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
Mucopolysaccharidosis MPS Type 1 Hurler Quantitative Blood Test
First-line screen
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in three Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
4 DaysReport available in 4 days after sample receipt.
KSh 13,000
PML RARA t15 17q22q12 Gene Rearrangement Quantitative PCR Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
See timing detailsSamples collected on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 9 AM will have reports available on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, respectively.
KSh 15,000
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.
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci VRE Screening Test
First-line screen
Rectal swab, Wound swab, or Pure Isolate in Amies transport medium.
Timing on request
KSh 1,965
BKJC Qualitative PCR
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 18,000
First-line screen
Amino Acid Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia Panel Quantitative CSF Plasma Test
Sample type
1 mL (0.5 mL minimum) CSF in a sterile screw-capped vial and 2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Plasma should be transferred into a sterile screw-capped vial.
Turnaround
3 DaysReport available in 3 days, provided the sample is submitted by Monday or Wednesday by 5 PM.
Price
KSh 18,000
First-line screen
BK Virus PCR Qualitative Test
Sample type
Plasma: 3 mL (2 mL minimum) from a Lavender top (EDTA) tube. Urine: 15 mL (5 mL minimum) in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
3–5 DaysResults are typically available within 3-5 days, depending on sample collection time and laboratory processing schedule.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
BK Virus PCR Quantitative Test
Sample type
3 ml (2 ml min) plasma from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 15 ml (5 mL min) random urine in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Wednesday and Saturday, following sample receipt on Monday and Thursday by 11 am.
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
Cytomegalovirus CMV DNA Quantitative PCR Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) plasma from a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Plasma must be separated aseptically within 6 hours of collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
D Dimer Quantitative Test
Sample type
3 mL whole blood in a Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,808
First-line screen
Epstein Barr Virus EBV Quantitative PCR Test
Sample type
3 ml (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReport available on Wednesday or Saturday, provided the sample is received by the laboratory by Monday or Thursday at 9 am.
Price
KSh 16,000
First-line screen
Fabry Disease Quantitative Blood Test
Sample type
10 mL (5-7 mL minimum) of whole blood in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Galactosemia Epimerase Quantitative Blood Test
Sample type
4 mL (minimum 2 mL) of whole blood collected in a green top (sodium heparin) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 5,733
First-line screen
Gaucher Disease Quantitative Blood Test
Sample type
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Genexpert Ultra Next Generation MTB With Rifampicin Resistance Semi Quantitative PCR Test
Sample type
Sputum (3 mL minimum), concentrated sediments, Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid, Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), body fluids, pus, or fresh tissue biopsies.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting is typically available.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
GM1 Gangliosidosis Quantitative Blood Test
Sample type
10 ml (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in 3 Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
4 DaysReports are typically available within 4 days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 3,978
First-line screen
HCG Beta Total Quantitative 24 Hour Urine Test
Sample type
24-hour urine collection. Confirm specific container requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 1,521
First-line screen
HCG Beta Total Quantitative Random Urine Test
Sample type
Random urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,521
First-line screen
HCG Beta Total Quantitative Tumor Marker Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day.
Price
KSh 1,521
First-line screen
Hepatitis B Monitoring Panel Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically available within a few days after sample submission. Confirm specific turnaround times with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
Hepatitis B Virus Genotyping Drug Resistance Quantitative PCR Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) plasma from two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
Turnaround
7 DaysReports are typically available within 7 days of sample receipt. Samples are collected daily by 11 AM.
Price
KSh 36,270
First-line screen
Hepatitis C Viral RNA HCV RNA Quantitative Ultra Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) serum from 2 SST tubes OR 3 mL (2 mL minimum) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Hepatitis C Viral RNA HCV RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) serum from 2 Serum Separator Tubes (SST) OR 3 mL (2 mL minimum) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. Serum or plasma must be separated aseptically within 2 hours of collection.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Thursday or Monday, provided the sample is received by Tuesday or Friday by 11 AM.
Price
KSh 10,530
First-line screen
Hepatitis E Virus HEV Quantitative PCR Test
Sample type
2 ml (1 ml minimum) plasma collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,000
First-line screen
HIV RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR Test
Sample type
Blood sample (Plasma)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Human Immuno Virus 1 RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR With CD3 CD4 Immune Deficiency Panel 4 Markers Test
Sample type
PCR: 3 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. FLOW: 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) AND 1 Green top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,461
First-line screen
Human Immuno Virus 1 RNA Quantitative Real Time PCR With CD3 CD4 CD8 Immune Deficiency Panel 2 Markers Test
Sample type
PCR: 3 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes. FLOW: 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,380
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry Polyoma BK Virus SV 40 Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% formal-saline or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded blocks.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
JCBK Virus Detection PCR Test
Sample type
Serum (4 mL min. in 1 SST tube), Plasma (4 mL min. in 1 Lavender top/EDTA tube), CSF/Urine (3 mL min. in sterile screw-capped container), Tissue (in normal saline).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Mucopolysaccharidosis MPS Type 1 Hurler Quantitative Blood Test
Sample type
10 mL (7.5 mL minimum) whole blood collected in three Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
4 DaysReport available in 4 days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
PML RARA t15 17q22q12 Gene Rearrangement Quantitative PCR Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSamples collected on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 9 AM will have reports available on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, respectively.
Price
KSh 15,000
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.
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci VRE Screening Test
Sample type
Rectal swab, Wound swab, or Pure Isolate in Amies transport medium.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,965
First-line screen
BKJC Qualitative PCR
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 18,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Viral Load & Quantitative Infection Monitoring 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 Viral Load & Quantitative Infection Monitoring?+
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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