Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Huntington Disease Mutation Detection Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 16,000
Nx Gen Sequencing Dystonia Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
40 Working DaysReport available in 40 working days.
KSh 46,800
Dystonia Panel Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific volume and collection tube requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CIZ1 Gene Cervical Dystonia 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
NKX21 Gene Chorea Hereditary Benign Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
ACTB Gene Dystonia Juvenile-Onset Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SPR Gene Dystonia DOPAresponsive Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
TIMM8A Gene Dystonia-Deafness Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
DRD2 Gene DYT11 DRD2 Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume 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
HTT Gene Huntington Disease Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ZDHHC17 Gene Huntington Disease ZDHHC17 Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
PRNP Gene Huntington Diseaselike Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
JPH3 Gene Huntington Disease-Like Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
SCP2 Gene Leukoencephalopathy with Dystonia and Motor Neuropathy 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
DRD2 Gene Myoclonic Dystonia DRD2 Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume and collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
NOL3 Gene Myoclonus Familial Cortical Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SLC6A3 Gene Parkinsonism-Dystonia Infantile Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
Prickle1 Gene Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy Type 1A Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
KCTD7 Gene Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GOSR2 Gene Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy Type 6 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
CERS1 Gene Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy Type 8 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Please confirm with the laboratory for specific collection instructions.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
SLITRK1 Gene Tourette Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SLC30A10 Gene Hypermanganesemia with Dystonia Polycythemia and Cirrhosis Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume and collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
BCAP31 Gene Deafness Dystonia and Cerebral Hypomyelination Xlinked Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Extracted DNA or One drop of Blood on FTA Card.
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
Dystonia Gene Panel
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid, chorionic villi, or peripheral blood.
4–6 Weeks
KSh 72,000
Huntington Disease HD Mutation Screening
First-line screen
Peripheral blood sample (usually collected via venipuncture). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
7 DaysResults are typically available within 7 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 16,000
First-line screen
Huntington Disease Mutation Detection Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,000
First-line screen
Nx Gen Sequencing Dystonia Test
Sample type
10 mL (5 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
Turnaround
40 Working DaysReport available in 40 working days.
Price
KSh 46,800
First-line screen
Dystonia Panel Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific volume and collection tube requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CIZ1 Gene Cervical Dystonia 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
NKX21 Gene Chorea Hereditary Benign Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, 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
ACTB Gene Dystonia Juvenile-Onset 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
SPR Gene Dystonia DOPAresponsive Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TIMM8A Gene Dystonia-Deafness Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
DRD2 Gene DYT11 DRD2 Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume 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
HTT Gene Huntington Disease Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ZDHHC17 Gene Huntington Disease ZDHHC17 Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PRNP Gene Huntington Diseaselike Type 1 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
JPH3 Gene Huntington Disease-Like Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, 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
SCP2 Gene Leukoencephalopathy with Dystonia and Motor Neuropathy 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
DRD2 Gene Myoclonic Dystonia DRD2 Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume and collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
NOL3 Gene Myoclonus Familial Cortical 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
SLC6A3 Gene Parkinsonism-Dystonia Infantile Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Prickle1 Gene Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy Type 1A Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
KCTD7 Gene Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy Type 3 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
GOSR2 Gene Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy Type 6 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
CERS1 Gene Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy Type 8 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Please confirm with the laboratory for specific collection instructions.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SLITRK1 Gene Tourette Syndrome 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
SLC30A10 Gene Hypermanganesemia with Dystonia Polycythemia and Cirrhosis Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume and collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
BCAP31 Gene Deafness Dystonia and Cerebral Hypomyelination Xlinked Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Extracted DNA or One drop of Blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Dystonia Gene Panel
Sample type
Amniotic fluid, chorionic villi, or peripheral blood.
Turnaround
4–6 Weeks
Price
KSh 72,000
First-line screen
Huntington Disease HD Mutation Screening
Sample type
Peripheral blood sample (usually collected via venipuncture). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
7 DaysResults are typically available within 7 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 16,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Dystonia & Chorea (Huntington Disease) 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 Dystonia & Chorea (Huntington Disease)?+
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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