Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Acetylcholinesterase Amniotic Fluid Test
First-line screen
3 ml (1 mL minimum) of amniotic fluid in a sterile screw-capped vial.
2–3 WeeksResults are typically available within 2-3 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 26,000
Alcohol Ethanol Screen Serum Test
First-line screen
Serum (blood sample)
Timing on request
KSh 1,591
Amphetamine Screen Urine Test
First-line screen
Urine sample.
Same DaySame-day report turnaround.
KSh 1,638
Amphetamines Confirmation Urine Test
First-line screen
A minimum of 5 mL (ideally 10 mL) of random urine collected in a sterile, screw-capped container. Do not add preservatives. The sample should be shipped refrigerated or frozen.
See timing detailsResults are typically available by Friday, provided the sample is submitted by Tuesday at 9 am.
KSh 100,000
Barbiturate Screen Qualitative Urine Test
First-line screen
Urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 1,638
Benzodiazepine Screen Qualitative Urine Test
First-line screen
Urine sample. A minimum volume is required; confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 1,638
Cannabinoids Delta9THC Metabolites Marijuana Screen Urine Test
First-line screen
Urine sample.
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day.
KSh 1,591
Cannabinoids Delta-9 THC Metabolites Marijuana Confirmation Urine Test
First-line screen
Urine sample.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 100,000
Cholinesterase Serum Test
First-line screen
Serum sample.
Timing on request
KSh 1,146
Cocaine Metabolite Screen Urine Test
First-line screen
Urine sample. A minimum volume is required; confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Same DayResults are generally available on the same day.
KSh 1,614
Cocaine and Metabolite Confirmation Urine Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5 mL minimum) random urine sample collected in a sterile, screw-capped container. Do not add preservatives.
Timing on request
KSh 100,000
DNPH Urine Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot of first morning urine OR Post feed urine. Sample should be shipped refrigerated or frozen.
Same DaySample received daily by 2 PM; Report available same day.
KSh 280
Drugs of Abuse 7 Drugs Urine Screen Test
First-line screen
Urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 11,000
MDMA Urine Test
First-line screen
A 10 mL aliquot of random urine in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Same DaySame-day reporting for samples collected by 9 am.
KSh 5,000
Methadone Screen Urine Test
First-line screen
Urine sample.
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory.
KSh 1,638
Methamphetamine Screen Urine Test
First-line screen
Urine sample.
Same DaySame-day reporting.
KSh 1,638
Methaqualone Screen Urine Test
First-line screen
Urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 1,638
NAFLD PNPLA3 TM6SF2 Genotyping Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Wednesday or Saturday for samples collected on Monday or Thursday by 9 am.
KSh 10,000
NAFLD Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Fibrosis Score Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST AND 3 mL (1 mL min.) whole blood in 1 lavender top (EDTA).
Timing on request
KSh 2,106
Nicotine and Cotinine Urine Test
First-line screen
A minimum of 5 mL (ideally 10 mL) of random urine collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 28,000
Nicotine Screen Urine Test
First-line screen
Urine sample
Same DaySame-day reporting is often available.
KSh 1,521
Nitrosonaphthol Urine Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot of random urine.
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day as sample collection, provided the sample is received by 2 PM.
KSh 280
Opiates Screen Random Urine Test
First-line screen
Random urine sample.
Same DaySame-day results are typically available.
KSh 1,521
Opiates Confirmation Urine Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot of random urine in a sterile, screw-capped container. Do not use preservatives. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
See timing detailsSample received by Tuesday 9 am; Report available Friday.
KSh 12,168
Phencyclidine PCP Screen Urine Test
First-line screen
A minimum of 10 mL, preferably 15 mL, of a random urine sample is required. The sample should be shipped refrigerated or frozen.
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day if the sample is received by 9 am.
KSh 1,474
Phenol Test
First-line screen
10 mL (5 mL minimum) urine sample.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Propoxyphene Screen Urine Test
First-line screen
Urine sample.
Same DaySame-day results available for samples collected by 9 am.
KSh 1,638
COLQ Gene Endplate Acetylcholinesterase Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Ache Gene Acetycholinesterase Deficiency 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
ALDH2 Gene Acute Alcohol Sensitivity Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Acetylcholinesterase Amniotic Fluid Test
Sample type
3 ml (1 mL minimum) of amniotic fluid in a sterile screw-capped vial.
Turnaround
2–3 WeeksResults are typically available within 2-3 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 26,000
First-line screen
Alcohol Ethanol Screen Serum Test
Sample type
Serum (blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,591
First-line screen
Amphetamine Screen Urine Test
Sample type
Urine sample.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day report turnaround.
Price
KSh 1,638
First-line screen
Amphetamines Confirmation Urine Test
Sample type
A minimum of 5 mL (ideally 10 mL) of random urine collected in a sterile, screw-capped container. Do not add preservatives. The sample should be shipped refrigerated or frozen.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available by Friday, provided the sample is submitted by Tuesday at 9 am.
Price
KSh 100,000
First-line screen
Barbiturate Screen Qualitative Urine Test
Sample type
Urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,638
First-line screen
Benzodiazepine Screen Qualitative Urine Test
Sample type
Urine sample. A minimum volume is required; confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,638
First-line screen
Cannabinoids Delta9THC Metabolites Marijuana Screen Urine Test
Sample type
Urine sample.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day.
Price
KSh 1,591
First-line screen
Cannabinoids Delta-9 THC Metabolites Marijuana Confirmation Urine Test
Sample type
Urine sample.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 100,000
First-line screen
Cholinesterase Serum Test
Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,146
First-line screen
Cocaine Metabolite Screen Urine Test
Sample type
Urine sample. A minimum volume is required; confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are generally available on the same day.
Price
KSh 1,614
First-line screen
Cocaine and Metabolite Confirmation Urine Test
Sample type
10 mL (5 mL minimum) random urine sample collected in a sterile, screw-capped container. Do not add preservatives.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 100,000
First-line screen
DNPH Urine Test
Sample type
10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot of first morning urine OR Post feed urine. Sample should be shipped refrigerated or frozen.
Turnaround
Same DaySample received daily by 2 PM; Report available same day.
Price
KSh 280
First-line screen
Drugs of Abuse 7 Drugs Urine Screen Test
Sample type
Urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen
MDMA Urine Test
Sample type
A 10 mL aliquot of random urine in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting for samples collected by 9 am.
Price
KSh 5,000
First-line screen
Methadone Screen Urine Test
Sample type
Urine sample.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory.
Price
KSh 1,638
First-line screen
Methamphetamine Screen Urine Test
Sample type
Urine sample.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting.
Price
KSh 1,638
First-line screen
Methaqualone Screen Urine Test
Sample type
Urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,638
First-line screen
NAFLD PNPLA3 TM6SF2 Genotyping Test
Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically available on Wednesday or Saturday for samples collected on Monday or Thursday by 9 am.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
NAFLD Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Fibrosis Score Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST AND 3 mL (1 mL min.) whole blood in 1 lavender top (EDTA).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,106
First-line screen
Nicotine and Cotinine Urine Test
Sample type
A minimum of 5 mL (ideally 10 mL) of random urine collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 28,000
First-line screen
Nicotine Screen Urine Test
Sample type
Urine sample
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day reporting is often available.
Price
KSh 1,521
First-line screen
Nitrosonaphthol Urine Test
Sample type
10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot of random urine.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day as sample collection, provided the sample is received by 2 PM.
Price
KSh 280
First-line screen
Opiates Screen Random Urine Test
Sample type
Random urine sample.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day results are typically available.
Price
KSh 1,521
First-line screen
Opiates Confirmation Urine Test
Sample type
10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot of random urine in a sterile, screw-capped container. Do not use preservatives. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSample received by Tuesday 9 am; Report available Friday.
Price
KSh 12,168
First-line screen
Phencyclidine PCP Screen Urine Test
Sample type
A minimum of 10 mL, preferably 15 mL, of a random urine sample is required. The sample should be shipped refrigerated or frozen.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day if the sample is received by 9 am.
Price
KSh 1,474
First-line screen
Phenol Test
Sample type
10 mL (5 mL minimum) urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Propoxyphene Screen Urine Test
Sample type
Urine sample.
Turnaround
Same DaySame-day results available for samples collected by 9 am.
Price
KSh 1,638
First-line screen
COLQ Gene Endplate Acetylcholinesterase Deficiency 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
Ache Gene Acetycholinesterase Deficiency 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
ALDH2 Gene Acute Alcohol Sensitivity Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Alcohol & Drug of Abuse 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 Alcohol & Drug of Abuse 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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