Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Nx Gen Sequencing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 46,800
Spinal Muscular Atrophy SMA Mutation Detection Test
First-line screen
4 mL (minimum 2 mL) of whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 28,000
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS Panel Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CHGB Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Risk Factor Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (specific collection kit). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
SOD1 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TARDBP Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 10 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
FIG4 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 11 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
OPTN Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 12 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
VCP Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 14 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SIGMAR1 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 16 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
CHMP2B Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 17 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
PFN1 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 18 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ALS2 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 2 Juvenile Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
MATR3 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 21 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SETX Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
FUS Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 6 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
VAPB Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 8 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ANG Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 9 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
C9orf72 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis with Frontotemporal Dementia Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SS18L1 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis CREST Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
NEFH Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Susceptibility to Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
VPS54 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis VPS54 Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
UBQLN2 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis X-Linked Juvenile and Adult-Onset ALS Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TRPM7 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Parkinsonism-Dementia Complex Susceptibility to Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
HSPB8 Gene Neuronopathy Distal Hereditary Motor Type 2A Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GARS1 Gene Neuronopathy Distal Hereditary Motor Type 5 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
IGHMBP2 Gene Neuronopathy Distal Hereditary Motor Type 6 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
DCTN1 Gene Neuronopathy Distal Hereditary Motor Type 7B Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
BSCL2 Gene Neuropathy Distal Hereditary Motor Type 5A Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
SMN1 Gene Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot (DBS) on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Nx Gen Sequencing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Test
Sample type
10 mL (5 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 46,800
First-line screen
Spinal Muscular Atrophy SMA Mutation Detection Test
Sample type
4 mL (minimum 2 mL) of whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 28,000
First-line screen
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS Panel Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CHGB Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Risk Factor Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (specific collection kit). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SOD1 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TARDBP Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 10 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
FIG4 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 11 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
OPTN Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 12 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
VCP Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 14 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SIGMAR1 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 16 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CHMP2B Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 17 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PFN1 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 18 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ALS2 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 2 Juvenile Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MATR3 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 21 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SETX Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
FUS Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 6 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
VAPB Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 8 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ANG Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 9 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
C9orf72 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis with Frontotemporal Dementia Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SS18L1 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis CREST Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
NEFH Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Susceptibility to Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
VPS54 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis VPS54 Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
UBQLN2 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis X-Linked Juvenile and Adult-Onset ALS Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TRPM7 Gene Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Parkinsonism-Dementia Complex Susceptibility to Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
HSPB8 Gene Neuronopathy Distal Hereditary Motor Type 2A Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GARS1 Gene Neuronopathy Distal Hereditary Motor Type 5 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
IGHMBP2 Gene Neuronopathy Distal Hereditary Motor Type 6 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
DCTN1 Gene Neuronopathy Distal Hereditary Motor Type 7B Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
BSCL2 Gene Neuropathy Distal Hereditary Motor Type 5A Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SMN1 Gene Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot (DBS) on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in ALS & Motor Neuron Disease Genetics 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 ALS & Motor Neuron Disease Genetics?+
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.
Book a genetic test
A counselor will help confirm the right next step.