Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Cytomegalovirus CMV Quantitative PCR
First-line screen
Peripheral blood (EDTA tube), plasma (EDTA tube), serum (serum separator tube), amniotic fluid, or cord blood. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
Epstein Barr Virus Quantitative PCR
First-line screen
Peripheral blood (EDTA Vacutainer tube, 2ml), Serum, or Plasma.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
Hepatitis B Virus HBV Quantitative PCR
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected via venipuncture).
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
Hepatitis C Virus HCV Quantitative PCR
First-line screen
Peripheral blood collected in an EDTA Vacutainer tube (2ml). Plasma or serum may also be used.
2–3 DaysTypically 2-3 days.
KSh 12,000
Runx1Runx1t1 Aml1 Eto T821 Quantitative
First-line screen
Bone marrow aspirate or peripheral blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
ABL Gene Load Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (specific type to be confirmed with the laboratory).
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via email or 24 hours via phone.
KSh 11,000
Adenovirus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial swab, sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirate, or other relevant sample as determined by your physician. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
36–48 HoursResults are typically available within 36-48 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 17,000
Adenovirus Boca Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
Timing on request
KSh 23,800
BAS Congo Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (specific tube type to be confirmed with the laboratory).
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days via email, or 36 hours via phone.
KSh 23,120
B Pseudomalie Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
B Pseudomalie RNA Detection Qualitative Test
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a sample containing viral RNA, such as respiratory secretions or blood.
24–36 HoursResults are typically available within 24-36 hours.
KSh 11,560
Boca Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial swab, bronchial lavage, sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirate, or swab in viral transport medium.
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Email results within 48 hours, phone inquiries within 36 hours.
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
36–48 HoursResults are typically available within 36-48 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 23,800
Bordetella Pertussis Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Nasopharyngeal secretions, oral swab, rectal swab, blood, urine, sputum, throat swab, or lung tissue. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email and 36 hours via phone. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 15,000
CCHF Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Blood, serum, plasma, or cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F.). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email. Phone updates may be available within 36 hours.
KSh 17,000
Campylobacter Jejuni Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Stool sample, food products, meat products, poultry products, milk products, or water samples. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 14,875
Chandipora Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Blood or other bodily fluids as specified by the physician. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
36–48 HoursResults typically available within 36-48 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours.
KSh 16,320
Chocolo Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Bronchial swab, whole blood (EDTA tube), serum, plasma, or urine. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 20,400
Chikungunya Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Serum, plasma, or whole blood.
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via email or 24 hours via phone inquiry.
KSh 12,000
CML MRD1 Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
24–36 HoursResults are typically available within 24-36 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 20,400
CCL3L1 Gene Load Test
First-line screen
Whole blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 20,400
Chlamydia Trachomatis Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Urethral swab, Cervical swab, Urine sample, or Vaginal swab. Confirm the required specimen type with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 16,320
Dengue 14 Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, or Cerebrospinal Fluid (C.S.F.). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via email and 24 hours via phone.
KSh 7,000
Dengue Virus and Chikungunya Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, or Cerebrospinal Fluid (C.S.F).
Timing on request
KSh 10,200
Enterovirus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Whole Blood, Serum, Stool, Cerebrospinal Fluid (C.S.F), Plasma. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via email or 24 hours via phone. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 17,000
EpsteinBarr Virus EBV Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Serum, Whole blood, Plasma, or Pleural fluid.
3 Working DaysResults are typically available within 3 working days via email, or 36 hours via phone.
KSh 17,000
Ebola Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
First-line screen
Whole blood, serum, plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, nasal swabs, throat swabs, or other bodily fluids as determined by the physician.
Timing on request
KSh 23,800
E Coli 0157 Bacterial Load Test
First-line screen
Stool sample, water sample, milk sample, or food sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via phone call and 48 hours via email.
KSh 15,300
First-line screen
Cytomegalovirus CMV Quantitative PCR
Sample type
Peripheral blood (EDTA tube), plasma (EDTA tube), serum (serum separator tube), amniotic fluid, or cord blood. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Epstein Barr Virus Quantitative PCR
Sample type
Peripheral blood (EDTA Vacutainer tube, 2ml), Serum, or Plasma.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Hepatitis B Virus HBV Quantitative PCR
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected via venipuncture).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Hepatitis C Virus HCV Quantitative PCR
Sample type
Peripheral blood collected in an EDTA Vacutainer tube (2ml). Plasma or serum may also be used.
Turnaround
2–3 DaysTypically 2-3 days.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Runx1Runx1t1 Aml1 Eto T821 Quantitative
Sample type
Bone marrow aspirate or peripheral blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
ABL Gene Load Test
Sample type
Blood sample (specific type to be confirmed with the laboratory).
Turnaround
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via email or 24 hours via phone.
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
Adenovirus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial swab, sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirate, or other relevant sample as determined by your physician. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36–48 HoursResults are typically available within 36-48 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Adenovirus Boca Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial Swab, Bronchial Lavage, Sputum, Nasopharyngeal (NP) aspirates and swabs in viral transport medium, Lung tissues.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 23,800
First-line screen
BAS Congo Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Blood sample (specific tube type to be confirmed with the laboratory).
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days via email, or 36 hours via phone.
Price
KSh 23,120
First-line screen
B Pseudomalie Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
B Pseudomalie RNA Detection Qualitative Test
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a sample containing viral RNA, such as respiratory secretions or blood.
Turnaround
24–36 HoursResults are typically available within 24-36 hours.
Price
KSh 11,560
First-line screen
Boca Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial swab, bronchial lavage, sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirate, or swab in viral transport medium.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days. Email results within 48 hours, phone inquiries within 36 hours.
Sputum sample. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36–48 HoursResults are typically available within 36-48 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 23,800
First-line screen
Bordetella Pertussis Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Nasopharyngeal secretions, oral swab, rectal swab, blood, urine, sputum, throat swab, or lung tissue. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email and 36 hours via phone. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
CCHF Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Blood, serum, plasma, or cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F.). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
48 HoursResults are typically available within 48 hours via email. Phone updates may be available within 36 hours.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Campylobacter Jejuni Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Stool sample, food products, meat products, poultry products, milk products, or water samples. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,875
First-line screen
Chandipora Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Blood or other bodily fluids as specified by the physician. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36–48 HoursResults typically available within 36-48 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
24–36 HoursResults typically available within 24-36 hours.
Price
KSh 16,320
First-line screen
Chocolo Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Bronchial swab, whole blood (EDTA tube), serum, plasma, or urine. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 20,400
First-line screen
Chikungunya Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Serum, plasma, or whole blood.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via email or 24 hours via phone inquiry.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
CML MRD1 Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
24–36 HoursResults are typically available within 24-36 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 20,400
First-line screen
CCL3L1 Gene Load Test
Sample type
Whole blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 20,400
First-line screen
Chlamydia Trachomatis Bacterial Load Test
Sample type
Urethral swab, Cervical swab, Urine sample, or Vaginal swab. Confirm the required specimen type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,320
First-line screen
Dengue 14 Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, or Cerebrospinal Fluid (C.S.F.). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults typically available within 36 hours via email and 24 hours via phone.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Dengue Virus and Chikungunya Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma, or Cerebrospinal Fluid (C.S.F).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,200
First-line screen
Enterovirus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Whole Blood, Serum, Stool, Cerebrospinal Fluid (C.S.F), Plasma. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via email or 24 hours via phone. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
EpsteinBarr Virus EBV Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Serum, Whole blood, Plasma, or Pleural fluid.
Turnaround
3 Working DaysResults are typically available within 3 working days via email, or 36 hours via phone.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Ebola Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test
Sample type
Whole blood, serum, plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, nasal swabs, throat swabs, or other bodily fluids as determined by the physician.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 23,800
First-line screen
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 HoursResults are typically available within 36 hours via phone call and 48 hours via email.
Price
KSh 15,300
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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