Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
ATP2B3 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1 X-Linked 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
ATXN10 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10 Autosomal Dominant 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
ANO10 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10 Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TTBK2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11 Autosomal Dominant 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
PPP2R2B Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. A drop of blood on an FTA card may also be acceptable. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
WWOX Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12 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.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Kcnc3 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 Autosomal Dominant 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
GRM1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 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.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
PRKCG Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 14 Autosomal Dominant 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
ITPR1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15 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
TBP Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically 5-10ml in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CWF19L1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17 Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). 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
IFRD1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 18 Autosomal Dominant 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
Grid2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 18 Autosomal Recessive 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
ATXN2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2 Autosomal Dominant 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
TMEM240 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 21 Autosomal Dominant 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
KCND3 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 22 Autosomal Dominant 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
PDYN Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23 Autosomal Dominant 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. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
Eef2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 26 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Fgf14 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27 Autosomal Dominant 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.
KSh 40,000
AFG3L2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28 Autosomal Dominant 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
ITPR1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 29 Congenital Nonprogressive 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
ATXN3 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 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
Bean1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 Autosomal Dominant 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
TGM6 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 35 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (specific collection kit). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
NOP56 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 36 Autosomal Dominant 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
Plekhg4 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SPTBN2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5 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
CACNA1A Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot (DBS) on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
ATXN7 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 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
ATP2B3 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1 X-Linked 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
ATXN10 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10 Autosomal Dominant 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
ANO10 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10 Autosomal Recessive 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
TTBK2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11 Autosomal Dominant 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
PPP2R2B Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. A drop of blood on an FTA card may also be acceptable. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
WWOX Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12 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
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Kcnc3 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 Autosomal Dominant 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
GRM1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 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
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
PRKCG Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 14 Autosomal Dominant 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
ITPR1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15 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
TBP Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically 5-10ml in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CWF19L1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17 Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). 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
IFRD1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 18 Autosomal Dominant 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
Grid2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 18 Autosomal Recessive 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
ATXN2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2 Autosomal Dominant 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
TMEM240 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 21 Autosomal Dominant 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
KCND3 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 22 Autosomal Dominant 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
PDYN Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23 Autosomal Dominant 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. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Eef2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 26 Autosomal Dominant 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
Fgf14 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27 Autosomal Dominant 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.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
AFG3L2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28 Autosomal Dominant 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
ITPR1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 29 Congenital Nonprogressive 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
ATXN3 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 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
First-line screen
Bean1 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 Autosomal Dominant 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
TGM6 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 35 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (specific collection kit). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
NOP56 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 36 Autosomal Dominant 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
Plekhg4 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4 Autosomal Dominant 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
SPTBN2 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5 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
First-line screen
CACNA1A Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6 Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot (DBS) on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ATXN7 Gene Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 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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