Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
OPHN1 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked with Cerebellar Hypoplasia and Distinctive Facial Appearance 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
Sox3 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked with Isolated Growth Hormone Deficiency 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
POMT1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Mental Retardation Type B1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
POMT2 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Mental Retardation Type B2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before collection.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
POMGNT1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Mental Retardation Type B3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before collection.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
SRPX2 Gene Rolandic Epilepsy Mental Retardation and Speech Dyspraxia 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
Shroom4 Gene Stocco Dos Santos X-linked Mental Retardation Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SLC35A3 Gene Arthrogryposis Mental Retardation and Seizures 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
ELOVL4 Gene Ichthyosis Spastic Quadriplegia and Mental Retardation Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample (usually 5-10ml) is required. Confirm specific volume and collection tube type with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
GMPPA Gene Alacrima Achalasia and Mental Retardation 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. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
HDAC4 Gene Brachydactyly Mental Retardation 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
MEIS2 Gene Cleft Palate Cardiac Defects and Mental Retardation 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. Confirm current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
IGF1 Gene Growth Retardation with Deafness and Mental Retardation due to IGF1 Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
PIGV Gene Hyperphosphatasia with Mental Retardation Syndrome Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
PIGO Gene Hyperphosphatasia with Mental Retardation Syndrome Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
PGAP2 Gene Hyperphosphatasia with Mental Retardation Syndrome Type 3 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
PGAP3 Gene Hyperphosphatasia with Mental Retardation Syndrome Type 4 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
PIGW Gene Hyperphosphatasia with Mental Retardation Syndrome Type 5 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
DCAF17 Gene Hypogonadism Alopecia Diabetes Mellitus Mental Retardation and Extrapyramidal Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
INPP5E Gene Mental Retardation Truncal Obesity Retinal Dystrophy and Micropenis Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
TUBGCP6 Gene Microcephaly and Chorioretinopathy with or without Mental Retardation 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
KIF11 Gene Microcephaly with or without Chorioretinopathy, Lymphedema, or Mental Retardation MCLMR 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
FGFR2 Gene Scaphocephaly Maxillary Retrusion and Mental Retardation Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ZBTB16 Gene Skeletal Defects Genital Hypoplasia and Mental Retardation 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.
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
OPHN1 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked with Cerebellar Hypoplasia and Distinctive Facial Appearance 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
Sox3 Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked with Isolated Growth Hormone Deficiency 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
POMT1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Mental Retardation Type B1 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
POMT2 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Mental Retardation Type B2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
POMGNT1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Mental Retardation Type B3 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before collection.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SRPX2 Gene Rolandic Epilepsy Mental Retardation and Speech Dyspraxia 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
Shroom4 Gene Stocco Dos Santos X-linked Mental Retardation Syndrome 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
SLC35A3 Gene Arthrogryposis Mental Retardation and Seizures 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
ELOVL4 Gene Ichthyosis Spastic Quadriplegia and Mental Retardation Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample (usually 5-10ml) is required. Confirm specific volume and collection tube type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GMPPA Gene Alacrima Achalasia and Mental Retardation 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. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
HDAC4 Gene Brachydactyly Mental Retardation 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
MEIS2 Gene Cleft Palate Cardiac Defects and Mental Retardation 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. Confirm current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
IGF1 Gene Growth Retardation with Deafness and Mental Retardation due to IGF1 Deficiency Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PIGV Gene Hyperphosphatasia with Mental Retardation Syndrome Type 1 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
PIGO Gene Hyperphosphatasia with Mental Retardation Syndrome Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PGAP2 Gene Hyperphosphatasia with Mental Retardation Syndrome Type 3 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
PGAP3 Gene Hyperphosphatasia with Mental Retardation Syndrome Type 4 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
PIGW Gene Hyperphosphatasia with Mental Retardation Syndrome Type 5 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
DCAF17 Gene Hypogonadism Alopecia Diabetes Mellitus Mental Retardation and Extrapyramidal Syndrome 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
INPP5E Gene Mental Retardation Truncal Obesity Retinal Dystrophy and Micropenis Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TUBGCP6 Gene Microcephaly and Chorioretinopathy with or without Mental Retardation 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
KIF11 Gene Microcephaly with or without Chorioretinopathy, Lymphedema, or Mental Retardation MCLMR 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
FGFR2 Gene Scaphocephaly Maxillary Retrusion and Mental Retardation 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
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ZBTB16 Gene Skeletal Defects Genital Hypoplasia and Mental Retardation 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.
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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