Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
MYOT Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Dominant Type 1A Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
LMNA Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Dominant Type 1B Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CAV3 Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Dominant Type 1C 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
DNAJB6 Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Dominant Type 1E 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
SGCD Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2F Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on an FTA card.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
POMK Gene Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 12C 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
CAPN3 Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2A Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample (typically 5-10ml) in an EDTA tube or extracted DNA.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
DYSF Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2B 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
SGCG Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2C Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SGCA Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2D Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically 5-10ml in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
SGCB Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2E 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
TCAP Gene Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2G Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample (typically 5-10ml in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TRIM32 Gene Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2H Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
FKRP Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2I 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
TTN Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2J Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically 5-10ml) collected in an EDTA tube.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
POMT1 Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2K Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. 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
ANO5 Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2L Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample (typically 5-10ml) collected in an EDTA tube.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Fktn Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2M Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
POMT1 Gene Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2N Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TRAPPC11 Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2S 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
CAPN3 Gene Muscular Dystrophy Limb-Girdle Type 2A Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
Plec Gene Muscular Dystrophy Limb-Girdle Type 2Q Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One Drop Blood on FTA Card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
KSh 40,000
POMT2 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Limb-Girdle Type C2 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
POMGNT1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Limb-Girdle Type C3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube)
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
DAG1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Limb-Girdle Type C9 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
MTAP Gene Myopathy Limb Girdle with Bone Fragility 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
LGMD NGS Panel
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy
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 28,000
Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy LGMD
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
21 DaysResults are typically available within approximately 21 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 28,000
First-line screen
MYOT Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Dominant Type 1A Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
LMNA Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Dominant Type 1B 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
First-line screen
CAV3 Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Dominant Type 1C 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
DNAJB6 Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Dominant Type 1E 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
SGCD Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2F Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
POMK Gene Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 12C 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
CAPN3 Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2A Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample (typically 5-10ml) in an EDTA tube or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
DYSF Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2B 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
SGCG Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2C Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SGCA Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2D Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically 5-10ml 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
SGCB Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2E 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
TCAP Gene Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2G Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample (typically 5-10ml in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TRIM32 Gene Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2H Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
FKRP Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2I 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
TTN Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2J Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically 5-10ml) collected in an EDTA tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
POMT1 Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2K Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. 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
ANO5 Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2L Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample (typically 5-10ml) collected in an EDTA tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Fktn Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2M Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
POMT1 Gene Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2N Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TRAPPC11 Gene Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy Autosomal Recessive Type 2S 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
CAPN3 Gene Muscular Dystrophy Limb-Girdle Type 2A Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Plec Gene Muscular Dystrophy Limb-Girdle Type 2Q Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One Drop Blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
POMT2 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Limb-Girdle Type C2 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
POMGNT1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Limb-Girdle Type C3 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
DAG1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Limb-Girdle Type C9 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
MTAP Gene Myopathy Limb Girdle with Bone Fragility 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
LGMD NGS Panel
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
First-line screen
Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy
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 28,000
First-line screen
Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy LGMD
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
21 DaysResults are typically available within approximately 21 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 28,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy 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 Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy?+
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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