Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
PML RARA t1517q22q12 Gene Rearrangement Qualitative PCR Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 15,000
PML RARA t15 17q22q12 Gene Rearrangement Quantitative MRD Monitor Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 12,168
PML RARA t15 17q22q12 Gene Rearrangement Quantitative PCR Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
See timing detailsSamples collected on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 9 AM will have reports available on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, respectively.
KSh 15,000
T119 Q23P133 TCF3 BX1E2APBX1 PCR Qualitative Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Wednesdays and Saturdays, following sample receipt on Mondays and Thursdays by 11 am.
KSh 10,000
T1221 P13Q22 ETV6RUNX1 TELAML1 PCR Qualitative Test
First-line screen
3 mL of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsSample received by Monday or Thursday before 11 am; report available Wednesday or Saturday.
KSh 10,000
Vancomycin Test
First-line screen
Serum (blood sample). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 13,000
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci VRE Screening Test
First-line screen
Rectal swab, Wound swab, or Pure Isolate in Amies transport medium.
Timing on request
KSh 1,965
NTRK1 Gene HSAN4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
UBE2A Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Syndromic Nascimento-Type 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
IDH2 Gene D2hydroxyglutaric Aciduria Type 2 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
IDH1 Gene Metaphyseal Chondromatosis with Increased Urinary Excretion of D-2-Hydroxyglutarate 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
MYD88 Gene Pyogenic Bacterial Infections Recurrent Due to MYD88 Deficiency 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
MYH11 Gene Aortic Aneurysm Familial Thoracic Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
MDM2 Gene Accelerated Tumor Formation Susceptibility to 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
JAK2 Gene Thrombocytosis Familial JAK2 Related 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
CBFB Gene Skeletal Abnormalities CBFB Related 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.
KSh 40,000
IDH1 Gene IDH1 Selective Sequencing of Exon 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or tissue sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
IDH2 Gene IDH2 Selective Sequencing of Exon 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
JAK2 Gene JAK2 Selective Sequencing of Exons 12, 14 and 16 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
JAK2 Gene Leukemia Acute Myelogenous Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
JAK2 Gene Myelofibrosis Somatic 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
NPM1 Gene NPM1 Selective Sequencing of Exon 11 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
PDGFRA Gene PDGFRA Selective Sequencing of Exons 12 14 and 18 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or tumour tissue sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
JAK2 Gene Polycythemia Vera Somatic 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
JAK2 Gene Thrombocythemia Type 3 Somatic Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Bone marrow aspirate or peripheral blood sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
1–2 DaysResults are typically available within 1-2 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 27,000
All Fish Panel Fish BCR/ABL TEL/AML1 MLL E2A
First-line screen
Bone marrow aspirate or peripheral blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 29,700
All Panel Cytogenetics FISH BCR/ABL TEL/AML1 MLL E2A
First-line screen
Bone marrow aspirate or peripheral blood sample.
10 DaysApproximately 10 days.
KSh 44,000
All PCR Panel Cytogenetics PCR BCRABLTELAML1MLL E2A
First-line screen
Bone marrow aspirate or peripheral blood sample.
5–6 DaysTypically 5-6 days.
KSh 22,000
First-line screen
PML RARA t1517q22q12 Gene Rearrangement Qualitative PCR Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
PML RARA t15 17q22q12 Gene Rearrangement Quantitative MRD Monitor Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,168
First-line screen
PML RARA t15 17q22q12 Gene Rearrangement Quantitative PCR Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSamples collected on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 9 AM will have reports available on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, respectively.
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
T119 Q23P133 TCF3 BX1E2APBX1 PCR Qualitative Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Wednesdays and Saturdays, following sample receipt on Mondays and Thursdays by 11 am.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
T1221 P13Q22 ETV6RUNX1 TELAML1 PCR Qualitative Test
Sample type
3 mL of whole blood or bone marrow collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSample received by Monday or Thursday before 11 am; report available Wednesday or Saturday.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Vancomycin Test
Sample type
Serum (blood sample). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci VRE Screening Test
Sample type
Rectal swab, Wound swab, or Pure Isolate in Amies transport medium.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,965
First-line screen
NTRK1 Gene HSAN4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (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
UBE2A Gene Mental Retardation X-Linked Syndromic Nascimento-Type 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
IDH2 Gene D2hydroxyglutaric Aciduria Type 2 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
IDH1 Gene Metaphyseal Chondromatosis with Increased Urinary Excretion of D-2-Hydroxyglutarate 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
MYD88 Gene Pyogenic Bacterial Infections Recurrent Due to MYD88 Deficiency 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
MYH11 Gene Aortic Aneurysm Familial Thoracic Type 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
MDM2 Gene Accelerated Tumor Formation Susceptibility to 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
JAK2 Gene Thrombocytosis Familial JAK2 Related 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
CBFB Gene Skeletal Abnormalities CBFB Related 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.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
IDH1 Gene IDH1 Selective Sequencing of Exon 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or tissue sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
IDH2 Gene IDH2 Selective Sequencing of Exon 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksTypically 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
JAK2 Gene JAK2 Selective Sequencing of Exons 12, 14 and 16 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
JAK2 Gene Leukemia Acute Myelogenous 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
JAK2 Gene Myelofibrosis Somatic 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
NPM1 Gene NPM1 Selective Sequencing of Exon 11 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
PDGFRA Gene PDGFRA Selective Sequencing of Exons 12 14 and 18 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or tumour tissue sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
JAK2 Gene Polycythemia Vera Somatic 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
JAK2 Gene Thrombocythemia Type 3 Somatic Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Bone marrow aspirate or peripheral blood sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
1–2 DaysResults are typically available within 1-2 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 27,000
First-line screen
All Fish Panel Fish BCR/ABL TEL/AML1 MLL E2A
Sample type
Bone marrow aspirate or peripheral blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 29,700
First-line screen
All Panel Cytogenetics FISH BCR/ABL TEL/AML1 MLL E2A
Sample type
Bone marrow aspirate or peripheral blood sample.
Turnaround
10 DaysApproximately 10 days.
Price
KSh 44,000
First-line screen
All PCR Panel Cytogenetics PCR BCRABLTELAML1MLL E2A
Sample type
Bone marrow aspirate or peripheral blood sample.
Turnaround
5–6 DaysTypically 5-6 days.
Price
KSh 22,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Leukemia & Lymphoma Prognostic Panels 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 Leukemia & Lymphoma Prognostic Panels?+
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.
Book a genetic test
A counselor will help confirm the right next step.