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Intellectual Disability & Learning Disorders

X-Linked & Autosomal ID Gene Panels

Catalog role labels reflect current assignments. Test choice, timing and prices require clinician or laboratory confirmation.

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  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality System
  • Free Pre-Test Counselor Guidance
  • Nationwide & Home Sample Collection

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144 tests

All diagnostic topics
First-line screen

UBE3B Gene Blepharophimosis-ptosis-Intellectual Disability 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

YAP1 Gene Coloboma Ocular With or Without Hearing Impairment Cleft Lip/Palate and/or Mental Retardation 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

Intellectual Disability Panel 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

ATRX Gene Alpha-Thalassemia/Mental Retardation Syndrome Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks 3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

ATP10A Gene Autism, Mental Retardation, Angelman Syndrome Susceptibility to ATP10A Related 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

CA8 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia and Mental Retardation with or without Quadrupedal Locomotion Type 3 Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks 3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

WDR81 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia with Mental Retardation and Dysequilibrium Syndrome Type 2 Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Typically 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

ATP8A2 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia Mental Retardation and Dysequilibrium Syndrome Type 4 Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One Drop of Blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks 3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

CAMTA1 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia Nonprogressive with Mental Retardation 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

VLDLR Gene Cerebellar Hypoplasia and Mental Retardation with or without Quadrupedal Locomotion Type 1 Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

IGBP1 Gene Corpus Callosum Agenesis with Mental Retardation, Ocular Coloboma, and Micrognathia Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

TMCO1 Gene Craniofacial Dysmorphism Skeletal Anomalies and Mental Retardation 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

SPATA5 Gene Epilepsy Hearing Loss and Mental Retardation Syndrome Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

CIC Gene Intellectual Disability Nonsyndromic CIC Related 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

CNKSR2 Gene Intellectual Disability Nonsyndromic CNKSR2 Related Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

TBR1 Gene Intellectual Disability TBR1 Related Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

CASK Gene Mental Retardation and Microcephaly with Pontine and Cerebellar Hypoplasia Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

ELK1 Gene Mental Retardation Nonsyndromic Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

KLF8 Gene Mental Retardation Nonsyndromic 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

Nxf5 Gene Mental Retardation Nonsyndromic 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

ZCCHC12 Gene Mental Retardation Nonsyndromic Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

WDR81 Gene Mental Retardation with Cerebellar Ataxia and Dysequilibrium Syndrome 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

ATRX Gene Mental Retardation with Hypotonic Facies Syndrome X-Linked Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

FOXP1 Gene Mental Retardation with Language Impairment and Autistic Features Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

SMARCA1 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked SMARCA1 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

KDM5C Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Syndromic Claes-Jensen Type Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Results are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

MECP2 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Syndromic Lubs Type 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

SOBP Gene Mental Retardation Anterior Maxillary Protrusion and Strabismus 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

MBD5 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 1 Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

EPB41L1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Dominant Type 11 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

Clinical context

Clinical testing guide & how to choose

Tests in Intellectual Disability & Learning Disorders 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 Intellectual Disability & Learning Disorders?

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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