Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Rnf170 Gene Ataxia Sensory Type 1 Autosomal Dominant 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
APTX Gene Ataxiaoculomotor Apraxia Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
SETX Gene Ataxia-Oculomotor Apraxia 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
Pik3r5 Gene Ataxia-Oculomotor Apraxia Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Pnkp Gene Ataxia-Oculomotor Apraxia Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ATM Gene Ataxiatelangiectasia 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
CP Gene Cerebellar Ataxia Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
CA8 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia and Mental Retardation with or without Quadrupedal Locomotion Type 3 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
DNMT1 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia with Deafness and Narcolepsy Autosomal Recessive 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
WDR81 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia with Mental Retardation and Dysequilibrium Syndrome Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
GBA2 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia with Spasticity 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
ATP8A2 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia Mental Retardation and Dysequilibrium Syndrome Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One Drop of Blood on FTA Card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
KSh 40,000
CAMTA1 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia Nonprogressive with Mental Retardation Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SNX14 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia SNX14 Related 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
KCNA1 Gene Episodic Ataxia Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm the current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
CACNA1A Gene Episodic Ataxia Type 2 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
CACNB4 Gene Episodic Ataxia Type 5 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
SLC1A3 Gene Episodic Ataxia Type 6 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
FMR1 Gene Fragile X Tremorataxia Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
FXN Gene Friedreich Ataxia 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
TMEM216 Gene Joubert Syndrome Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
WDR81 Gene Mental Retardation with Cerebellar Ataxia and Dysequilibrium Syndrome Type 2 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
RUBCN Gene Salih Ataxia Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot (FTA card). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SACS Gene Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically 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
VAMP1 Gene Spastic Ataxia Type 1 Autosomal Dominant 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
KIF1C Gene Spastic Ataxia Type 2 Autosomal Recessive 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
MARS2 Gene Spastic Ataxia Type 3 Autosomal Recessive 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
MTPAP Gene Spastic Ataxia Type 4 Autosomal Recessive 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
AFG3L2 Gene Spastic Ataxia Type 5 Autosomal Recessive 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
ATXN1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1 Autosomal Dominant 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
First-line screen
Rnf170 Gene Ataxia Sensory Type 1 Autosomal Dominant 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
APTX Gene Ataxiaoculomotor Apraxia Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SETX Gene Ataxia-Oculomotor Apraxia 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
Pik3r5 Gene Ataxia-Oculomotor Apraxia Type 3 Genetic Test
Sample type
A 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
Pnkp Gene Ataxia-Oculomotor Apraxia Type 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ATM Gene Ataxiatelangiectasia 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
CP Gene Cerebellar Ataxia Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CA8 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia and Mental Retardation with or without Quadrupedal Locomotion Type 3 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
DNMT1 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia with Deafness and Narcolepsy Autosomal Recessive 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
WDR81 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia with Mental Retardation and Dysequilibrium Syndrome Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GBA2 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia with Spasticity 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
ATP8A2 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia Mental Retardation and Dysequilibrium Syndrome Type 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One Drop of Blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CAMTA1 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia Nonprogressive with Mental Retardation 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
SNX14 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia SNX14 Related 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
KCNA1 Gene Episodic Ataxia Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm the current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CACNA1A Gene Episodic Ataxia Type 2 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
CACNB4 Gene Episodic Ataxia Type 5 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
SLC1A3 Gene Episodic Ataxia Type 6 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
FMR1 Gene Fragile X Tremorataxia 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
FXN Gene Friedreich Ataxia 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
TMEM216 Gene Joubert Syndrome Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
WDR81 Gene Mental Retardation with Cerebellar Ataxia and Dysequilibrium Syndrome Type 2 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
RUBCN Gene Salih Ataxia Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot (FTA card). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SACS Gene Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically 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
First-line screen
VAMP1 Gene Spastic Ataxia Type 1 Autosomal Dominant 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
KIF1C Gene Spastic Ataxia Type 2 Autosomal Recessive 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
MARS2 Gene Spastic Ataxia Type 3 Autosomal Recessive 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
MTPAP Gene Spastic Ataxia Type 4 Autosomal Recessive 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
AFG3L2 Gene Spastic Ataxia Type 5 Autosomal Recessive 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
ATXN1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1 Autosomal Dominant 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
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Spinocerebellar Ataxias & Friedreich Ataxia 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxias & Friedreich Ataxia?+
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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