Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Apo E Genotyping Test
First-line screen
4 mL (minimum 2 mL) of whole blood collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 76,000
Nx Gen Sequencing Alzheimer's Disease Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
40 Working DaysResults are typically available within 40 working days.
KSh 46,800
Nx Gen Sequencing Dementia Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
40 Working DaysResults are typically available within 40 working days.
KSh 46,800
Dementia Panel 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
APP Gene Alzheimer Disease Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (specific collection kit). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
NOS3 Gene Alzheimer Disease Type 1 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.
KSh 40,000
ADAM10 Gene Alzheimer Disease Type 18 Susceptibility to 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
Psen1 Gene Alzheimer Disease Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Psen2 Gene Alzheimer Disease Type 4 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
SORL1 Gene Alzheimer's Disease Early Onset Autosomal Dominant 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.
KSh 40,000
RTN3 Gene Alzheimer's Disease RTN3 Related 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
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
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
APP Gene Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy APP Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ITM2B Gene Dementia Familial British Type Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (specific collection kit). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ITM2B Gene Dementia Familial Danish Type Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GRN Gene Dementia Frontotemporal Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MAPT Gene Dementia Frontotemporal Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
PSEN1 Gene Dementia Frontotemporal Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
TARDBP Gene Dementia Frontotemporal 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
SNCA Gene Dementia Lewy Body Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Extracted DNA. Alternatively, one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GBA Gene Lewy Body Dementia Susceptibility to Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample or extracted DNA.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
PSEN1 Gene Pick Disease 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
Timm8A Gene Opticoacoustic Nerve Atrophy with Dementia Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Psen1 Gene Acne Inversa Familial Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
PSEN1 Gene Cardiomyopathy Dilated Type 1U Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or DNA sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
PSEN2 Gene Cardiomyopathy Dilated Type 1V 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 exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
ApoE Gene Lipoprotein Glomerulopathy Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
Apoe Gene Seablue Histiocyte Disease 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
First-line screen
Apo E Genotyping Test
Sample type
4 mL (minimum 2 mL) of whole blood collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 76,000
First-line screen
Nx Gen Sequencing Alzheimer's Disease Test
Sample type
10 mL (5 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
Turnaround
40 Working DaysResults are typically available within 40 working days.
Price
KSh 46,800
First-line screen
Nx Gen Sequencing Dementia Test
Sample type
10 mL (5 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
Turnaround
40 Working DaysResults are typically available within 40 working days.
Price
KSh 46,800
First-line screen
Dementia Panel 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
APP Gene Alzheimer Disease Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (specific collection kit). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
NOS3 Gene Alzheimer Disease Type 1 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.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ADAM10 Gene Alzheimer Disease Type 18 Susceptibility to 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
Psen1 Gene Alzheimer Disease Type 3 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
Psen2 Gene Alzheimer Disease Type 4 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
SORL1 Gene Alzheimer's Disease Early Onset Autosomal Dominant 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.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RTN3 Gene Alzheimer's Disease RTN3 Related 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
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
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
APP Gene Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy APP Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ITM2B Gene Dementia Familial British Type Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (specific collection kit). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ITM2B Gene Dementia Familial Danish Type 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
GRN Gene Dementia Frontotemporal 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
MAPT Gene Dementia Frontotemporal 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
PSEN1 Gene Dementia Frontotemporal Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TARDBP Gene Dementia Frontotemporal 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
SNCA Gene Dementia Lewy Body Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Extracted DNA. Alternatively, one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GBA Gene Lewy Body Dementia Susceptibility to Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PSEN1 Gene Pick Disease 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
Timm8A Gene Opticoacoustic Nerve Atrophy with Dementia 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
Psen1 Gene Acne Inversa Familial Type 3 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood 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
PSEN1 Gene Cardiomyopathy Dilated Type 1U Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or DNA sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PSEN2 Gene Cardiomyopathy Dilated Type 1V 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 exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ApoE Gene Lipoprotein Glomerulopathy Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Apoe Gene Seablue Histiocyte Disease 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
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Early-Onset Dementia & Alzheimer 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 Early-Onset Dementia & Alzheimer 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
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