Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
DSP Gene Cardiomyopathy Dilated with Woolly Hair and Keratoderma 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
CAV3 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic 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
MYH7 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
MYL2 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 10 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ACTC1 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 11 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
CSRP3 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 12 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
Myoz2 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 16 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
JPH2 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 17 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
CALR3 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 19 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (collected in an appropriate tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
KSh 40,000
TNNT2 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 2 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
TPM1 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 3 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
Mybpc3 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
PRKAG2 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 6 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
TNNI3 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 7 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
Myl3 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 8 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
TTN Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 9 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TNNI3 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Restrictive Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
MTTI Gene Cardiomyopathy Fatal MTTI Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MYLK2 Gene Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Midventricular Digenic Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
Mttg Gene Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Mttg Related 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
PLN Gene Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Type 18 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
MTTH Gene Cardiomyopathy Idiopathic Dilated Mitochondrial MTTH Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MTATP8 Gene Cardiomyopathy Infantile Hypertrophic MTATP8 Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot (FTA card). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
MYH7B Gene Cardiomyopathy Left Ventricular Noncompaction MYH7B Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm the current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
DSP Gene Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Woolly Hair Keratoderma and Tooth Agenesis 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
MTTE Gene Mitochondrial Myopathy Infantile Transient MTTE Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
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KSh 40,000
MTTD Gene Mitochondrial Myopathy Isolated Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or DNA sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
MTTA Gene Mitochondrial Myopathy MTTA Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
Mitochondrial Myopathy MTTM Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
Mttq Gene Myopathy Mttq Related 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
First-line screen
DSP Gene Cardiomyopathy Dilated with Woolly Hair and Keratoderma 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
CAV3 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic 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
MYH7 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MYL2 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 10 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
ACTC1 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 11 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
CSRP3 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 12 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
Myoz2 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 16 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
JPH2 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 17 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
CALR3 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 19 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (collected in an appropriate 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
TNNT2 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 2 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
TPM1 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 3 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
Mybpc3 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an 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
PRKAG2 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 6 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
TNNI3 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 7 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
Myl3 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 8 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TTN Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Hypertrophic Type 9 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TNNI3 Gene Cardiomyopathy Familial Restrictive Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MTTI Gene Cardiomyopathy Fatal MTTI Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MYLK2 Gene Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Midventricular Digenic Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Mttg Gene Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Mttg Related 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
PLN Gene Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Type 18 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
MTTH Gene Cardiomyopathy Idiopathic Dilated Mitochondrial MTTH Related 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
MTATP8 Gene Cardiomyopathy Infantile Hypertrophic MTATP8 Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot (FTA card). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MYH7B Gene Cardiomyopathy Left Ventricular Noncompaction MYH7B Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm the current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
DSP Gene Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Woolly Hair Keratoderma and Tooth Agenesis 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
MTTE Gene Mitochondrial Myopathy Infantile Transient MTTE Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. 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
MTTD Gene Mitochondrial Myopathy Isolated Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or DNA sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MTTA Gene Mitochondrial Myopathy MTTA Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Mitochondrial Myopathy MTTM Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Mttq Gene Myopathy Mttq Related 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
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Congenital & Hereditary Myopathies 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 Congenital & Hereditary Myopathies?+
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
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