Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
TPM2 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 1A Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
MYBPC1 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 1B Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MYH3 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 2A Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MYH3 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 2B Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
TNNI2 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 2B Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
TNNT3 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 2B 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
PIEZO2 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 3 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
PIEZO2 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 5 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksThe expected turnaround time is approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
ECEL1 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 5D Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample (typically 5-10ml) is required. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MYH8 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 7 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
SLC35A3 Gene Arthrogryposis Mental Retardation and Seizures 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
VPS33B Gene Arthrogryposis Renal Dysfunction and Cholestasis Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
VIPAS39 Gene Arthrogryposis Renal Dysfunction and Cholestasis Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
CHRNA1 Gene Multiple Pterygium Syndrome Lethal Type Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CHRND Gene Multiple Pterygium Syndrome Lethal Type Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
CHRNG Gene Pterygium Syndrome 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
PI4KA Gene Polymicrogyria Perisylvian with Cerebellar Hypoplasia and Arthrogryposis Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
IRF6 Gene Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome Type 1 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
RIPK4 Gene Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome Lethal Type 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
Arthrogryposis and Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Gene Panel
First-line screen
Peripheral blood (EDTA tube), Amniotic fluid, or Chorionic villi sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 72,000
First-line screen
TPM2 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 1A Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MYBPC1 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 1B Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MYH3 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 2A Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MYH3 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 2B Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TNNI2 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 2B Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TNNT3 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 2B 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
PIEZO2 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 3 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
PIEZO2 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 5 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksThe expected turnaround time is approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ECEL1 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 5D Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample (typically 5-10ml) is required. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MYH8 Gene Arthrogryposis Distal Type 7 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
SLC35A3 Gene Arthrogryposis Mental Retardation and Seizures 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
VPS33B Gene Arthrogryposis Renal Dysfunction and Cholestasis Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
VIPAS39 Gene Arthrogryposis Renal Dysfunction and Cholestasis Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CHRNA1 Gene Multiple Pterygium Syndrome Lethal Type Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CHRND Gene Multiple Pterygium Syndrome Lethal Type Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CHRNG Gene Pterygium Syndrome 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
PI4KA Gene Polymicrogyria Perisylvian with Cerebellar Hypoplasia and Arthrogryposis Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
IRF6 Gene Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome Type 1 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
RIPK4 Gene Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome Lethal Type 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
Arthrogryposis and Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Gene Panel
Sample type
Peripheral blood (EDTA tube), Amniotic fluid, or Chorionic villi sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 72,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Arthrogryposis & Congenital Contracture Syndromes 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 Arthrogryposis & Congenital Contracture Syndromes?+
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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