Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
OncoPro Colorectal Cancer Screen Circulating Tumor Cells Test
First-line screen
10 mL (8 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 70,000
BRAF Mutation Analysis Test
First-line screen
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block (at least 10% tumor tissue) or 3 mL of whole blood in a lavender top (EDTA) tube. Samples must be shipped refrigerated, not frozen. A completed NGS Test Requisition Form (Form 40) is required.
Timing on request
KSh 16,000
Breast Monitor Panel Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Cea Carcino Embryonic Antigen Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum)
Timing on request
KSh 1,567
Ibd Inflammatory Bowel Disease Screening Panel Test
First-line screen
2 mL serum (SST tube), 3 mL whole blood (Lavender Top/EDTA tube), 5 g stool (leak-proof container).
Timing on request
KSh 11,000
Immunohistochemistry BRAF V600E Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue sample, preferably in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block.
7 Days5 to 7 days.
KSh 7,000
Immunohistochemistry CEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Timing on request
KSh 6,000
Kras Nras Mutation Analysis Panel Test
First-line screen
A formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing at least 10% tumor tissue is required. The sample should be shipped at room temperature.
See timing detailsReports are typically available the following Monday if the sample is submitted by Tuesday at 11 am.
KSh 30,000
Kras Codon 61 Mutation Detection Test
First-line screen
Fresh tissue in normal saline or formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) block. Sample must contain at least 10% tumor tissue.
15 DaysApproximately 15 days.
KSh 17,000
Kras Mutation Codon 12 13 Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Tissue sample (biopsy). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 20,000
Nras Mutation Codon 12 13 61 Test
First-line screen
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing at least 10% tumor tissue.
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
Oncopro BRAF Rapid Test
First-line screen
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing at least 10% tumor tissue.
2 Working DaysResults are typically available within 2 working days.
KSh 51,480
Oncopro KRASTest
First-line screen
A formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is required. The block must contain at least 10% tumor tissue.
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next working day.
KSh 35,100
Stool Examination Hanging Drop Preparation Test
First-line screen
Fresh stool sample.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within two hours of sample receipt.
KSh 280
Stool Examination pH Reducing Substances Test
First-line screen
Stool sample
Timing on request
KSh 304
Stool Examination Occult Blood Test
First-line screen
Stool sample, minimum 3g, maximum 5g, collected in a clean, dry, leak-proof screw-capped container.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day.
KSh 327
Routine Stool Examination Test
First-line screen
Stool sample. Minimum 5g (3g minimum) collected in a clean, leak-proof, screw-capped container.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 257
Urine Reducing Substances Test
First-line screen
Urine sample. A mid-stream clean catch urine sample is preferred.
Timing on request
KSh 280
KRAS Gene Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome 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
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
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
BRAF Gene BRAF Selective Sequencing of Exon 15 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample or tumor tissue sample is required. Confirm the specific sample type needed with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
NRAS Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
Kras Gene Leukemia Acute Myelogenous Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Bone Marrow 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
NRAS Gene NRAS Selective Sequencing of Exons 2 and 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
BRAF Mutation Analysis V600E
First-line screen
A tissue sample (e.g., from a biopsy or surgical resection) or blood sample may be required. Confirm the specific sample type needed with the laboratory before collection.
7–8 DaysResults are typically available within 7-8 days. Confirm the exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 18,000
Colorectal Cancer Panel NRAS KRAS BRAF
First-line screen
A sample of tumor tissue (biopsy or surgical resection) is required. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 54,000
Kras Mutation Screening Codons 12 13
First-line screen
Paraffin-embedded tumor tissue block.
7–8 DaysApproximately 7-8 days. Confirm the exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 21,000
Kras Nras
First-line screen
Tumour tissue sample (biopsy or surgical resection). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 36,000
First-line screen
OncoPro Colorectal Cancer Screen Circulating Tumor Cells Test
Sample type
10 mL (8 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 70,000
First-line screen
BRAF Mutation Analysis Test
Sample type
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block (at least 10% tumor tissue) or 3 mL of whole blood in a lavender top (EDTA) tube. Samples must be shipped refrigerated, not frozen. A completed NGS Test Requisition Form (Form 40) is required.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,000
First-line screen
Breast Monitor Panel Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Cea Carcino Embryonic Antigen Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,567
First-line screen
Ibd Inflammatory Bowel Disease Screening Panel Test
Sample type
2 mL serum (SST tube), 3 mL whole blood (Lavender Top/EDTA tube), 5 g stool (leak-proof container).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry BRAF V600E Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue sample, preferably in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block.
Turnaround
7 Days5 to 7 days.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry CEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 6,000
First-line screen
Kras Nras Mutation Analysis Panel Test
Sample type
A formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing at least 10% tumor tissue is required. The sample should be shipped at room temperature.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically available the following Monday if the sample is submitted by Tuesday at 11 am.
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
Kras Codon 61 Mutation Detection Test
Sample type
Fresh tissue in normal saline or formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) block. Sample must contain at least 10% tumor tissue.
Turnaround
15 DaysApproximately 15 days.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Kras Mutation Codon 12 13 Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Tissue sample (biopsy). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
Nras Mutation Codon 12 13 61 Test
Sample type
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing at least 10% tumor tissue.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Oncopro BRAF Rapid Test
Sample type
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing at least 10% tumor tissue.
Turnaround
2 Working DaysResults are typically available within 2 working days.
Price
KSh 51,480
First-line screen
Oncopro KRASTest
Sample type
A formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is required. The block must contain at least 10% tumor tissue.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available the next working day.
Price
KSh 35,100
First-line screen
Stool Examination Hanging Drop Preparation Test
Sample type
Fresh stool sample.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within two hours of sample receipt.
Price
KSh 280
First-line screen
Stool Examination pH Reducing Substances Test
Sample type
Stool sample
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 304
First-line screen
Stool Examination Occult Blood Test
Sample type
Stool sample, minimum 3g, maximum 5g, collected in a clean, dry, leak-proof screw-capped container.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day.
Price
KSh 327
First-line screen
Routine Stool Examination Test
Sample type
Stool sample. Minimum 5g (3g minimum) collected in a clean, leak-proof, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 257
First-line screen
Urine Reducing Substances Test
Sample type
Urine sample. A mid-stream clean catch urine sample is preferred.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 280
First-line screen
KRAS Gene Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome 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
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
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
BRAF Gene BRAF Selective Sequencing of Exon 15 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample or tumor tissue sample is required. Confirm the specific sample type needed with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
NRAS Gene Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, 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
Kras Gene Leukemia Acute Myelogenous Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Bone Marrow 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
NRAS Gene NRAS Selective Sequencing of Exons 2 and 3 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
BRAF Mutation Analysis V600E
Sample type
A tissue sample (e.g., from a biopsy or surgical resection) or blood sample may be required. Confirm the specific sample type needed with the laboratory before collection.
Turnaround
7–8 DaysResults are typically available within 7-8 days. Confirm the exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 18,000
First-line screen
Colorectal Cancer Panel NRAS KRAS BRAF
Sample type
A sample of tumor tissue (biopsy or surgical resection) is required. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 54,000
First-line screen
Kras Mutation Screening Codons 12 13
Sample type
Paraffin-embedded tumor tissue block.
Turnaround
7–8 DaysApproximately 7-8 days. Confirm the exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
Kras Nras
Sample type
Tumour tissue sample (biopsy or surgical resection). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 36,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Colorectal Cancer Biomarker Testing 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 Colorectal Cancer Biomarker Testing?+
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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