Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
MED23 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 18 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CRBN Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. An FTA card with one drop of blood may also be acceptable. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
LINS1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 27 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
CC2D1A Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is typically required. Confirm specific sample type and volume with the laboratory before collection.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
ADAT3 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 36 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ANK3 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 37 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
HERC2 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 38 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
TTI2 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 39 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube) or a dried blood spot on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TAF2 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 40 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
KPTN Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 41 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
PGAP1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 42 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
NDST1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 46 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
GPT2 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 49 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
Nsun2 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 5 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Extracted DNA. A dried blood spot on an FTA card is also acceptable.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
PUS3 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 55 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
TUSC3 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 7 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
RAB40AL Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
SLC9A6 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Syndromic Christianson Type Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Extracted DNA. An FTA card with one drop of blood may also be acceptable. 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
UBE2A Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Syndromic Nascimento-Type Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
ZDHHC9 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Syndromic Raymond Type Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
HUWE1 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Syndromic Turner Type 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
IQSEC2 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Type 1 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
MID2 Gene Mental Retardation Xlinked Type 101 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
Ddx3x Gene Mental Retardation Xlinked Type 102 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MECP2 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Type 13 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
UPF3B Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Type 14 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CUL4B Gene Mental Retardation X-linked Type 15 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume and collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
3–4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3-4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
FGD1 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Type 16 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
HSD17B10 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Type 17 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
RPS6KA3 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Type 19 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
First-line screen
MED23 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 18 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CRBN Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. An FTA card with one drop of blood may also be acceptable. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
LINS1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 27 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
CC2D1A Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 3 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is typically required. Confirm specific sample type and volume with the laboratory before collection.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ADAT3 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 36 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
ANK3 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 37 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
HERC2 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 38 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
TTI2 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 39 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube) or a dried blood spot on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TAF2 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 40 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
KPTN Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 41 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PGAP1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 42 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
NDST1 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 46 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
GPT2 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 49 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
Nsun2 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 5 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Extracted DNA. A dried blood spot on an FTA card is also acceptable.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PUS3 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 55 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TUSC3 Gene Mental Retardation Autosomal Recessive Type 7 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RAB40AL Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SLC9A6 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Syndromic Christianson Type Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Extracted DNA. An FTA card with one drop of blood may also be acceptable. 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
UBE2A Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Syndromic Nascimento-Type Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ZDHHC9 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Syndromic Raymond Type Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). 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
HUWE1 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Syndromic Turner Type 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
IQSEC2 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Type 1 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
MID2 Gene Mental Retardation Xlinked Type 101 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Ddx3x Gene Mental Retardation Xlinked Type 102 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MECP2 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Type 13 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
UPF3B Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Type 14 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
CUL4B Gene Mental Retardation X-linked Type 15 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume and collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
3–4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3-4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
FGD1 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Type 16 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
HSD17B10 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Type 17 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
RPS6KA3 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Type 19 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
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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