Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Anti Thyroglobulin Antibody Anti Tg Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 3,042
Calcitonin Test
First-line screen
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum from a Red Top tube (no additive). Please do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 7,000
Calcitonin Stimulation by Calcium Pentagastrin Test
First-line screen
Requires multiple timed serum samples collected in Red Top tubes (No Additive). Specific volumes and timing are crucial. Do not use SST tubes. Samples must be clearly marked with collection time and shipped frozen.
Same DaySame-day reporting is available for samples collected on Mondays and Thursdays before 4 PM. Confirm current turnaround times with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 29,000
FISH RET Gene 10q112 Rearrangement Test
First-line screen
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block. The tissue block must contain at least 10% tumor tissue.
4 Working DaysResults are typically reported within 4 working days after sample receipt.
KSh 21,000
Immunohistochemistry Calcitonin Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% formal-saline or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block.
Timing on request
KSh 6,000
Immunohistochemistry Thyroglobulin TG Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue sample (biopsy or surgical specimen). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
7 DaysTypically 5 to 7 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 7,000
Immunohistochemistry Thyroid Carcinoma Panel Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue sample, either in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Timing on request
KSh 10,530
Immunohistochemistry Thyroid Stimulating Hormone TSH Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
7 Days5 to 7 days.
KSh 7,000
Immunohistochemistry TTF1 Thyroid Transcription Factor1 Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
5 DaysSample Daily by 6 PM. Report Block: 5 days. Tissue Biopsy: 5 days. Tissue Large Complex: 7 days.
KSh 7,000
Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma Mutation Detection Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Procalcitonin Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum or plasma). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 9,000
Sepsis Panel Test
First-line screen
Serum (5 mL minimum from 1 SST tube), Blood for Aerobic Culture (8-10 mL in 2 special Plus Aerobic bottles, or 2 mL each in 2 Special Paeds Plus bottles for children under 12). Blood must be collected from two different sites.
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
Thyroglobulin Tg Test
First-line screen
2 mL of serum from 1 SST tube.
See timing detailsTypically available within one day.
KSh 3,978
MEN1 Gene Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
RET Gene Central Hypoventilation Syndrome Congenital Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
RET Gene Hirschsprung Disease 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
NDUFA13 Gene Hurthle Cell Thyroid Carcinoma Due to Germline NDUFA13 Mutation 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
CDKN2B Gene Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 CDKN2B Related Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
RET Gene Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2A 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
RET Gene Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2B 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
CDKN1B Gene Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 4 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
RET Gene RET Selective Sequencing of Exons 5 8 10 11 and 13-16 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
Srgap1 Gene Thyroid Cancer Type 2 Nonmedullary Susceptibility to 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 the current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Anti Thyroglobulin Antibody Anti Tg Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,042
First-line screen
Calcitonin Test
Sample type
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum from a Red Top tube (no additive). Please do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Calcitonin Stimulation by Calcium Pentagastrin Test
Sample type
Requires multiple timed serum samples collected in Red Top tubes (No Additive). Specific volumes and timing are crucial. Do not use SST tubes. Samples must be clearly marked with collection time and shipped frozen.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting is available for samples collected on Mondays and Thursdays before 4 PM. Confirm current turnaround times with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 29,000
First-line screen
FISH RET Gene 10q112 Rearrangement Test
Sample type
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block. The tissue block must contain at least 10% tumor tissue.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically reported within 4 working days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry Calcitonin 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
Immunohistochemistry Thyroglobulin TG Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue sample (biopsy or surgical specimen). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
7 DaysTypically 5 to 7 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry Thyroid Carcinoma Panel Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue sample, either in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,530
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry Thyroid Stimulating Hormone TSH Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Turnaround
7 Days5 to 7 days.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry TTF1 Thyroid Transcription Factor1 Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
Turnaround
5 DaysSample Daily by 6 PM. Report Block: 5 days. Tissue Biopsy: 5 days. Tissue Large Complex: 7 days.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma Mutation Detection Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Procalcitonin Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum or plasma). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Sepsis Panel Test
Sample type
Serum (5 mL minimum from 1 SST tube), Blood for Aerobic Culture (8-10 mL in 2 special Plus Aerobic bottles, or 2 mL each in 2 Special Paeds Plus bottles for children under 12). Blood must be collected from two different sites.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Thyroglobulin Tg Test
Sample type
2 mL of serum from 1 SST tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsTypically available within one day.
Price
KSh 3,978
First-line screen
MEN1 Gene Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 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
RET Gene Central Hypoventilation Syndrome Congenital Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or dried blood spot on FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RET Gene Hirschsprung Disease 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
NDUFA13 Gene Hurthle Cell Thyroid Carcinoma Due to Germline NDUFA13 Mutation 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
CDKN2B Gene Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 CDKN2B Related Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RET Gene Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2A 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
RET Gene Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2B 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
CDKN1B Gene Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 4 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
RET Gene RET Selective Sequencing of Exons 5 8 10 11 and 13-16 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
Srgap1 Gene Thyroid Cancer Type 2 Nonmedullary Susceptibility to 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 the current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Thyroid Cancer & Nodule Markers 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 Thyroid Cancer & Nodule Markers?+
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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