Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
EnteroCoccous Faecalis Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Faeces, environmental samples, or contaminated water. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Faster options may be available;
KSh 16,320
Enterococcus Faecalis RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Feces, environmental samples, or contaminated water. Confirm specific sample type and volume requirements with the laboratory before collection.
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 11,560
Filaria Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Whole blood sample.
36–48 HoursResults are typically available within 36-48 hours.
KSh 15,300
GAPDH Gene Load Test
First-line screen
Blood sample. Confirm specific sample type (e.g., whole blood in EDTA tube) with the laboratory before booking.
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 10,200
Hepatitis A Virus HAV Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, or Stool. Confirm the required sample type with the laboratory before booking.
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via email or within 24 hours via phone. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 17,000
HBV Hepatitis B Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube).
24–36 HoursResults are typically available within 24-36 hours.
KSh 12,000
HCV Hepatitis C Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Whole blood, serum, plasma, or tissue.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
HEV Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually serum or plasma). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via email and 24 hours over the phone.
KSh 17,000
Heart Land Virus HTV Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Whole blood, Serum, Plasma, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 23,800
Human Papillomavirus 16 18 HPV Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Cervical swab.
36 HoursResults typically available via email within 36 hours or phone within 24 hours.
KSh 15,300
HSV 1 2 Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, C.S.F, or Genital swab.
3 Working DaysTypically within 3 working days via email (36 hours) or 24 hours if contacted by phone.
KSh 15,300
Hanta Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial swabs, Bronchial lavage, Whole blood, Serum, Plasma, or Urine. The specific sample type depends on the stage of the illness and clinical presentation. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 20,400
HHV 7 Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
3 Working Days3 working days. Results available via email within 36 hours and phone within 24 hours.
KSh 16,320
HHV 6 Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Saliva, whole blood (EDTA tube), cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), lymph nodes, or biopsy tissues. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before collection.
Timing on request
KSh 16,320
H3N2 Influenza Group A Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Deep nostrils (nasal swab), nasopharynx (nasopharyngeal swab), nasopharyngeal aspirate, throat or bronchial aspirate.
36 HoursResults are typically available via email within 36 hours or via phone within 24 hours.
KSh 23,120
H7N2 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), lung tissue, or cell culture.
4 Working Days4 working days. Results available via email within 48 hours or phone within 36 hours.
KSh 23,120
H7N7 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), or lung tissue.
4 Working DaysResults typically available within 4 working days.
KSh 23,120
H7N9 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Sputum, throat and nasal swabs in viral transport medium, lung tissues, or cell cultures. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 23,120
H9N2 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), lung tissue, or cell cultures.
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email.
KSh 23,120
H9N7 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a respiratory sample (e.g., nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, sputum).
4 Working DaysTypically available within 4 working days.
KSh 23,120
H Influenza Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
36 HoursResults are typically communicated within 36 hours.
KSh 16,320
Helicobacter Pylori Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Gastric sample (e.g., biopsy, gastric juice). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
3 Working DaysResults are typically available within 3 working days via email.
KSh 12,000
Human Rota Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Stool sample or cell culture.
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days.
Deep nasal swab, Nasopharyngeal swab, Nasopharyngeal aspirate, Throat or bronchial aspirate.
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours.
KSh 10,200
Influenza Group A & B Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Respiratory sample (e.g., nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, sputum). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours.
KSh 11,900
JEV Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Blood, serum, plasma, or cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 18,700
JCBK Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 16,320
Klebseilla Pneumonia Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Oral/Rectal Swab or necropsy samples.
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours.
KSh 16,320
Klebseilla Pneumonia RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Oral swab, Rectal swab, or Necropsy sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 11,560
First-line screen
EnteroCoccous Faecalis Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Faeces, environmental samples, or contaminated water. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Faster options may be available;
Price
KSh 16,320
First-line screen
Enterococcus Faecalis RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Feces, environmental samples, or contaminated water. Confirm specific sample type and volume requirements with the laboratory before collection.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 11,560
First-line screen
Filaria Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Whole blood sample.
Turnaround
36–48 HoursResults are typically available within 36-48 hours.
Price
KSh 15,300
First-line screen
GAPDH Gene Load Test
Sample type
Blood sample. Confirm specific sample type (e.g., whole blood in EDTA tube) with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 10,200
First-line screen
Hepatitis A Virus HAV Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, or Stool. Confirm the required sample type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via email or within 24 hours via phone. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
HBV Hepatitis B Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube).
Turnaround
24–36 HoursResults are typically available within 24-36 hours.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HCV Hepatitis C Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Whole blood, serum, plasma, or tissue.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HEV Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually serum or plasma). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via email and 24 hours over the phone.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Heart Land Virus HTV Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Whole blood, Serum, Plasma, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 23,800
First-line screen
Human Papillomavirus 16 18 HPV Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Cervical swab.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults typically available via email within 36 hours or phone within 24 hours.
Price
KSh 15,300
First-line screen
HSV 1 2 Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, C.S.F, or Genital swab.
Turnaround
3 Working DaysTypically within 3 working days via email (36 hours) or 24 hours if contacted by phone.
Price
KSh 15,300
First-line screen
Hanta Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial swabs, Bronchial lavage, Whole blood, Serum, Plasma, or Urine. The specific sample type depends on the stage of the illness and clinical presentation. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 20,400
First-line screen
HHV 7 Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
3 Working Days3 working days. Results available via email within 36 hours and phone within 24 hours.
Price
KSh 16,320
First-line screen
HHV 6 Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Saliva, whole blood (EDTA tube), cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), lymph nodes, or biopsy tissues. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,320
First-line screen
H3N2 Influenza Group A Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Deep nostrils (nasal swab), nasopharynx (nasopharyngeal swab), nasopharyngeal aspirate, throat or bronchial aspirate.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically available via email within 36 hours or via phone within 24 hours.
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
H7N2 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), lung tissue, or cell culture.
Turnaround
4 Working Days4 working days. Results available via email within 48 hours or phone within 36 hours.
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
H7N7 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), or lung tissue.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults typically available within 4 working days.
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
H7N9 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Sputum, throat and nasal swabs in viral transport medium, lung tissues, or cell cultures. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
H9N2 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Sputum, throat swab, nasal swab (in viral transport medium), lung tissue, or cell cultures.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email.
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
H9N7 Influenza A Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a respiratory sample (e.g., nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, sputum).
Turnaround
4 Working DaysTypically available within 4 working days.
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
H Influenza Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically communicated within 36 hours.
Price
KSh 16,320
First-line screen
Helicobacter Pylori Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Gastric sample (e.g., biopsy, gastric juice). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
3 Working DaysResults are typically available within 3 working days via email.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Human Rota Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Stool sample or cell culture.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days.
Deep nasal swab, Nasopharyngeal swab, Nasopharyngeal aspirate, Throat or bronchial aspirate.
Turnaround
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours.
Price
KSh 10,200
First-line screen
Influenza Group A & B Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Respiratory sample (e.g., nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, sputum). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours.
Price
KSh 11,900
First-line screen
JEV Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Blood, serum, plasma, or cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 18,700
First-line screen
JCBK Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,320
First-line screen
Klebseilla Pneumonia Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Oral/Rectal Swab or necropsy samples.
Turnaround
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours.
Price
KSh 16,320
First-line screen
Klebseilla Pneumonia RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Oral swab, Rectal swab, or Necropsy sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 11,560
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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