Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
ZIC2 Gene Holoprosencephaly Type 5 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
GLI2 Gene Holoprosencephaly-Type 9 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
KMT2D Gene Kabuki Syndrome Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample (usually 3-5 mL) is required. 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
ANKRD11 Gene KBG Syndrome 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
EHMT1 Gene Kleefstra Syndrome 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
KANSL1 Gene Koolen Syndrome 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
TUBA1A Gene Lissencephaly Type 3 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
AKT3 Gene Megalencephaly-Polymicrogyria-Polydactyly-Hydrocephalus Syndrome Type 2 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
ASPM Gene Microcephaly Autosomal Recessive Type 5 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a dried blood spot on an FTA card.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
STIL Gene Microcephaly Autosomal Recessive Type 7 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 exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
Rttn Gene Microcephaly Short Stature and Polymicrogyria with Seizures 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 exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
B3GAT3 Gene Multiple Joint Dislocations, Short Stature, Craniofacial Dysmorphism and Congenital Heart Defects 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
SHOC2 Gene Noonan Syndrome Like 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
Ptpn11 Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 1 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
LZTR1 Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 10 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
KRAS Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 3 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. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
SOS1 Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically 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
RAF1 Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 5 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
NRAS Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 6 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
BRAF Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 7 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
RIT1 Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 8 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a dried blood spot on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
CBL Gene Noonan Syndromelike Disorder with or without Juvenile Meylomonocytic Leukemia 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
Chr 22q133 Gene Phelan-McDermid Syndrome 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
NRXN1 Gene Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome 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
TCF4 Gene Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome 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
TUBA8 Gene Polymicrogyria with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. 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
MECP2 Gene Rett Syndrome 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
Foxg1 Gene Rett Syndrome Congenital Variant 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
Crebbp Gene Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome 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
EP300 Gene Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ZIC2 Gene Holoprosencephaly Type 5 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
GLI2 Gene Holoprosencephaly-Type 9 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
KMT2D Gene Kabuki Syndrome Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample (usually 3-5 mL) is required. 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
ANKRD11 Gene KBG Syndrome 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
EHMT1 Gene Kleefstra Syndrome 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
KANSL1 Gene Koolen 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
TUBA1A Gene Lissencephaly Type 3 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
AKT3 Gene Megalencephaly-Polymicrogyria-Polydactyly-Hydrocephalus Syndrome Type 2 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
ASPM Gene Microcephaly Autosomal Recessive Type 5 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a 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
STIL Gene Microcephaly Autosomal Recessive Type 7 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 exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Rttn Gene Microcephaly Short Stature and Polymicrogyria with Seizures 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 exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
B3GAT3 Gene Multiple Joint Dislocations, Short Stature, Craniofacial Dysmorphism and Congenital Heart Defects 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
SHOC2 Gene Noonan Syndrome Like 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
Ptpn11 Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 1 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
LZTR1 Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 10 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
KRAS Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 3 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. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SOS1 Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically 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
RAF1 Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 5 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
NRAS Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 6 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
BRAF Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 7 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
RIT1 Gene Noonan Syndrome Type 8 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a dried blood spot on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CBL Gene Noonan Syndromelike Disorder with or without Juvenile Meylomonocytic Leukemia 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
Chr 22q133 Gene Phelan-McDermid Syndrome 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
NRXN1 Gene Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome 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
TCF4 Gene Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome 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
TUBA8 Gene Polymicrogyria with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. 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
MECP2 Gene Rett Syndrome 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
Foxg1 Gene Rett Syndrome Congenital Variant 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
Crebbp Gene Rubinstein-Taybi 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
EP300 Gene Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Neurodevelopmental & Brain Malformation Syndromes 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 Neurodevelopmental & Brain Malformation Syndromes?+
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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