Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
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
ANO5 Gene Miyoshi Muscular Dystrophy Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
LAMA2 Gene Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A 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
FKRP Gene Muscular Dystrophy Type 1C 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
Large1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy Type 1D 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
DMD Gene Muscular Dystrophy Becker Type Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
LMNA Gene Muscular Dystrophy Congenital LMNA Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CHKB Gene Muscular Dystrophy Congenital Megaconial Type 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
DMD Gene Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne Type Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
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
PABPN1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy Oculopharyngeal Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
RXYLT1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Brain and Eye Anomalies Type A10 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific volume and collection tube requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
B4GAT1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Brain and Eye Anomalies Type A13 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
POMT2 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Brain and Eye Anomalies Type A2 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
POMGNT1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Brain and Eye Anomalies Type A3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
POMGNT2 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Brain and Eye Anomalies Type A8 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
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
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
MYOT Gene Myotilinopathy Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
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
ANO5 Gene Miyoshi Muscular Dystrophy Type 3 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
LAMA2 Gene Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A 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
FKRP Gene Muscular Dystrophy Type 1C 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
First-line screen
Large1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy Type 1D 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
DMD Gene Muscular Dystrophy Becker Type Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
LMNA Gene Muscular Dystrophy Congenital LMNA 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
CHKB Gene Muscular Dystrophy Congenital Megaconial Type 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
DMD Gene Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne Type Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically 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
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
PABPN1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy Oculopharyngeal Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RXYLT1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Brain and Eye Anomalies Type A10 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific volume and collection tube requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
B4GAT1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Brain and Eye Anomalies Type A13 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
POMT2 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Brain and Eye Anomalies Type A2 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
POMGNT1 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Brain and Eye Anomalies Type A3 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (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
POMGNT2 Gene Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Congenital with Brain and Eye Anomalies Type A8 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
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
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
MYOT Gene Myotilinopathy 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
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Muscular Dystrophies (DMD, FSHD, Limb-Girdle) 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 Muscular Dystrophies (DMD, FSHD, Limb-Girdle)?+
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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