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Viral Load & Quantitative Infection Monitoring

Quantitative PCR Viral Load Panels

Catalog role labels reflect current assignments. Test choice, timing and prices require clinician or laboratory confirmation.

  • KMLTTB Regulated Laboratory
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality System
  • Free Pre-Test Counselor Guidance
  • Nationwide & Home Sample Collection

Test comparison

134 tests

All diagnostic topics
First-line screen

SARS Viral Load Quantitative Test

Sample type
Bronchial Swabs, Bronchial Lavage
Turnaround
36 Hours Results are typically available within 36 hours via email and 24 hours via phone.
Price
KSh 19,720
First-line screen

Scrub Typhus Bacterial Load Test

Sample type
Serum, plasma, or whole blood.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,320
First-line screen

Salmonella Typhi Bacterial Load Test

Sample type
Whole blood (EDTA tube), Rectal swab, Food sample, Water sample. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 13,600
First-line screen

Shigella Dysentrica Bacterial Load Test

Sample type
Whole Blood, rectal swab, food sample, or water sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 13,600
First-line screen

Streptococcus Mutans Bacterial Load Test

Sample type
Saliva and/or dental plaque sample.
Turnaround
4 Working Days Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking. Results are typically available within 4 working days.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen

Staph Aureus Bacterial Load Test

Sample type
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), whole blood, milk, throat swab, nasal swab, tissue biopsy. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36 Hours Results are typically available within 36 hours via email. Phone inquiries may be addressed within 24 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 15,300
First-line screen

Streptococcus Pneumonia Bacterial Load Test

Sample type
Cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F), Bronchial swab, Bronchial lavage fluid. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 16,320
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TTV Viral Load Quantitative Test

Sample type
Serum, plasma, whole blood, saliva, semen, or stool/rectal swab. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing details Approximately one week.
Price
KSh 14,000
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Treponema Palladium Syphilis Bacterial Load Test

Sample type
Urethral or vaginal swab, cell culture, cervical discharge, rectal sample, urethral sample, blood sample, or urine sample.
Turnaround
4 Working Days Results are typically available within 4 working days. Notification via email or phone may occur sooner.
Price
KSh 16,320
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Toxoplasma Gondii Bacterial Load Test

Sample type
Whole blood, urine, serum, tissue, or aqueous humor. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36 Hours Results are typically available within 36 hours via phone and 48 hours via email. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 13,600
First-line screen

Trichomonas Vaginalis Bacterial Load Test

Sample type
Vaginal swab. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
48 Hours Results are typically available via email within 48 hours and by phone within 36 hours. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen

VZV Varicella Zoster Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test

Sample type
Serum, plasma, whole blood, saliva, cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F.), lymph node biopsy, or swab from vesicles, papules, or crusts. Confirm the required specimen type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 15,300
First-line screen

West Nile Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test

Sample type
Serum, plasma, whole blood, or cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F.). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
36 Hours Results are typically available within 36 hours via email or 24 hours via direct call.
Price
KSh 19,720
First-line screen

Zika Virus Viral Load Quantitative Test

Sample type
Serum, plasma, whole blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), urine, amniotic fluid, or tissue. Confirm specific sample type needed with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 23,120

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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