Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Auto Immune Encephalitis Panel Serum CSF Test
First-line screen
2 mL (0.5 mL min) serum from 1 SST tube and 1 mL (0.5 mL min) CSF in a sterile screw-capped container.
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if samples are collected by 9 am on Tuesday or Friday.
KSh 90,000
Carbamazepine Test
First-line screen
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in a Red Top tube (no additive). Avoid SST gel barrier tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 1,872
Clonazepam Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in a red top tube (no additive). Please avoid using SST gel barrier tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 24,000
Clorazepate Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Red Top tube (no additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. A duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory.
2–3 WeeksReport available approximately 2-3 weeks after sample receipt (if sample received by the 7th of the month).
KSh 33,000
Ethosuximide Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a red top tube (no additive). SST gel barrier tubes are not suitable.
Timing on request
KSh 25,000
Lamotrigine Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from a Red Top tube (no additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
2–3 WeeksReport available after 2–3 weeks from sample receipt.
KSh 20,000
MERRF Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibres 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 32,000
Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy Lactic Acidosis and Strokelike Episodes MELAS Mutation Detection Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one week. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 15,000
Nx Gen Sequencing Alexander Disease 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
Nx Gen Sequencing Comprehensive Epilepsy Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
40 Working DaysResults are typically available within approximately 40 working days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 46,800
Nx Gen Sequencing Dravets Syndrome Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Test
First-line screen
10 mL (minimum 5 mL) of whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
40 Working DaysResults are typically available within 40 working days.
KSh 46,800
Oxcarbazepine Metabolite Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 13,000
Phenobarbitone Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 2,152
Phenytoin Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 2,269
Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type Tr DNER Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube or 2 mL (1 mL min.) CSF in a sterile screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 42,000
Valproic Acid Valproate Test
First-line screen
Serum (Blood sample)
Timing on request
KSh 1,872
Epilepsy Panel Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ST3GAL5 Gene Amish Infantile Epilepsy 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
CDKL5 Gene Angelmanlike Syndrome 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
MTTV Gene Ataxia Progressive Seizures Mental Deterioration and Hearing Loss MTTV Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CNTNAP2 Gene Cortical Dysplasia-Focal Epilepsy Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GABRG2 Gene Dravet Syndrome 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
SCN2A Gene Dravet Syndrome 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
SCN9A Gene Dravet Syndrome Modifier of Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually 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
ARX Gene Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy 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
PNKP Gene Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Type 10 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
SCN2A Gene Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Type 11 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
PLCB1 Gene Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Type 12 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
SCN8A Gene Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Type 13 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required. Confirm specific volume and collection tube type with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
KCNT1 Gene Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Type 14 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample (typically 3-5 mL) collected in an EDTA tube.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Auto Immune Encephalitis Panel Serum CSF Test
Sample type
2 mL (0.5 mL min) serum from 1 SST tube and 1 mL (0.5 mL min) CSF in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available the same day if samples are collected by 9 am on Tuesday or Friday.
Price
KSh 90,000
First-line screen
Carbamazepine Test
Sample type
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in a Red Top tube (no additive). Avoid SST gel barrier tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,872
First-line screen
Clonazepam Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in a red top tube (no additive). Please avoid using SST gel barrier tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 24,000
First-line screen
Clorazepate Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Red Top tube (no additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. A duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory.
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksReport available approximately 2-3 weeks after sample receipt (if sample received by the 7th of the month).
Price
KSh 33,000
First-line screen
Ethosuximide Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a red top tube (no additive). SST gel barrier tubes are not suitable.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 25,000
First-line screen
Lamotrigine Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from a Red Top tube (no additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksReport available after 2–3 weeks from sample receipt.
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
MERRF Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibres 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 32,000
First-line screen
Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy Lactic Acidosis and Strokelike Episodes MELAS Mutation Detection Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one week. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
Nx Gen Sequencing Alexander Disease 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
Nx Gen Sequencing Comprehensive Epilepsy Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
40 Working DaysResults are typically available within approximately 40 working days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 46,800
First-line screen
Nx Gen Sequencing Dravets Syndrome Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Test
Sample type
10 mL (minimum 5 mL) 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
Oxcarbazepine Metabolite Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
Phenobarbitone Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,152
First-line screen
Phenytoin Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,269
First-line screen
Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type Tr DNER Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube or 2 mL (1 mL min.) CSF in a sterile screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 42,000
First-line screen
Valproic Acid Valproate Test
Sample type
Serum (Blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,872
First-line screen
Epilepsy Panel Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ST3GAL5 Gene Amish Infantile Epilepsy 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
CDKL5 Gene Angelmanlike Syndrome 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
MTTV Gene Ataxia Progressive Seizures Mental Deterioration and Hearing Loss MTTV Related 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
CNTNAP2 Gene Cortical Dysplasia-Focal Epilepsy Syndrome 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
GABRG2 Gene Dravet Syndrome 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
SCN2A Gene Dravet Syndrome 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
SCN9A Gene Dravet Syndrome Modifier of Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually 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
ARX Gene Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy 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
PNKP Gene Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Type 10 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
SCN2A Gene Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Type 11 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
PLCB1 Gene Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Type 12 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
SCN8A Gene Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Type 13 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required. Confirm specific volume and collection tube type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
KCNT1 Gene Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Type 14 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample (typically 3-5 mL) collected in an EDTA tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Epilepsy & Seizure Disorder 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 Epilepsy & Seizure Disorder 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.
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