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Test name	Test role	Sample type	Turnaround	Price
Cytology Cell Block Examination Test	First-line screen	Cytopathological material submitted in a screw-capped container, fixed immediately in an equal quantity of 50% alcohol for 30 minutes. A duly filled Cytopathology Requisition Form (Form 8) is mandatory.	3 Working Days Sample Daily by 6 pm; Report in 3 Working Days.	KSh 1,450
Histo IHC Cytology Digitization of Slides 11 to 20 Slides Test	First-line screen	Stained histopathology sections, cytology smears, or IHC stained sections (11 to 20 slides).	Timing on request	KSh 7,000
Histo IHC Cytology Digitization of Slides 6 to 10 Slides Test	First-line screen	6 to 10 stained histopathology sections, cytology smears, or IHC stained sections.	Timing on request	KSh 3,510
Histo IHCCyto Digitization of Slides Up to 5 Slides Test	First-line screen	Up to 5 stained histopathology slides or cytology smears. Please ensure slides are properly labeled and packaged. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before submitting.	See timing details Results are typically available the next day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.	KSh 2,340
Histocytopathology Slides Blocks Issue Test	First-line screen	Tissue sample (slides and/or blocks) obtained from a biopsy or surgical procedure. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.	Timing on request	KSh 702
Kidney Biopsy Electron Microscopy Slides Images Issue Test	First-line screen	Kidney tissue biopsy sample, typically prepared on electron microscopy grids.	48 Hours Results are typically available within 48 hours.	KSh 702
Biopsy Renal 3 Bottle Paraffin, IF, and EM	First-line screen	Three tissue samples collected during a kidney biopsy: one in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin, one in Phosphate Buffered Saline/Michel's Media, and one in 2% Glutaraldehyde.	5 Days Results for histopathology are typically available within 5 days. Electron microscopy results may take up to 21 days.	KSh 33,000
Cytology Pap Smear (Two Slides Only)	First-line screen	Cells collected from the cervix during a pelvic exam.	2 Days Results are typically available within 2 days.	KSh 1,500
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Effusion Cytology Cell Block	First-line screen	Fluid sample collected via Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) or other methods (e.g., thoracentesis, paracentesis). The sample should be submitted in a sterile container.	Timing on request	KSh 7,000
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Prepared 6 Slides	First-line screen	Cells obtained via Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA). The sample is prepared on 6 slides.	2 Days Results are typically available within 2 days.	KSh 6,400
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Slide for Review 1218 Slides	First-line screen	Cytology slides prepared from a Fine Needle Aspiration procedure.	Timing on request	KSh 8,000
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Slide for Review 1824 Slides	First-line screen	Cytology slides prepared from a Fine Needle Aspiration procedure.	Timing on request	KSh 9,000
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Slide for Review 2430 Slides	First-line screen	Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) sample collected and prepared on slides. Specific preparation methods (fixation in 100% IPA/Methanol for PAP stain, dried slides for MGG stain) are required.	Timing on request	KSh 8,100
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Slide for Review 3035 Slides	First-line screen	Cytology slide(s) prepared from a fine needle aspiration procedure.	Timing on request	KSh 9,000
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Slide for Review 612 Slides	First-line screen	The specimen for this test is a prepared cytology slide obtained via Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA). The procedure must be performed by a qualified healthcare professional.	See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.	KSh 7,000
Frozen1	First-line screen	Tissue sample preserved in normal saline. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.	See timing details Results are typically available within 30 minutes.	KSh 10,500
Frozen2	First-line screen	Tissue sample preserved in normal saline. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.	See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.	KSh 12,000
Frozen3	First-line screen	Tissue sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.	See timing details Approximately 30 minutes.	KSh 13,500
Review of 20 Slide and Block	First-line screen	Twenty (20) previously prepared, properly packed, and clearly labeled tissue slides and blocks.	Timing on request	KSh 15,000
Review of 1 Slide and Block	First-line screen	One properly packed and labeled tissue slide and corresponding block.	Timing on request	KSh 7,000
Review of 1015 Slide and	First-line screen	Previously prepared and labeled microscope slides and tissue blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.	Timing on request	KSh 9,600
Review of 1520 Slide and Block	First-line screen	Previously prepared and labeled tissue slides and blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.	Timing on request	KSh 10,500
Review of 2 Slide and Block	First-line screen	Two tissue slides and corresponding tissue blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.	See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.	KSh 7,000
Review of 3 Slide and Block	First-line screen	Three prepared tissue slides and corresponding tissue blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.	See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.	KSh 8,000
Review of 46 Slide and Block	First-line screen	46 properly packed and previously labeled slides and blocks containing clinical details and requisition forms.	Timing on request	KSh 9,000
Review of 79 Slide and Block	First-line screen	Previously prepared and labelled tissue slides and blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.	6 Days Results are typically available within 6 days.	KSh 9,000
Small Biopsy Bottle No 1	First-line screen	Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.	See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.	KSh 3,900
Small Biopsy Bottle No 10	First-line screen	Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.	Timing on request	KSh 10,500
Small Biopsy Bottle No 11	First-line screen	Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.	3 Days Results are typically available within 3 days.	KSh 11,100
Small Biopsy Bottle No 12	First-line screen	Tissue sample collected in the Small Biopsy Bottle No 12 containing 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.	3 Days	KSh 11,700

First-line screen

Cytology Cell Block Examination Test

Sample type: Cytopathological material submitted in a screw-capped container, fixed immediately in an equal quantity of 50% alcohol for 30 minutes. A duly filled Cytopathology Requisition Form (Form 8) is mandatory.
Turnaround: 3 Working Days Sample Daily by 6 pm; Report in 3 Working Days.
Price: KSh 1,450

First-line screen

Histo IHC Cytology Digitization of Slides 11 to 20 Slides Test

Sample type: Stained histopathology sections, cytology smears, or IHC stained sections (11 to 20 slides).
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 7,000

First-line screen

Histo IHC Cytology Digitization of Slides 6 to 10 Slides Test

Sample type: 6 to 10 stained histopathology sections, cytology smears, or IHC stained sections.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 3,510

First-line screen

Histo IHCCyto Digitization of Slides Up to 5 Slides Test

Sample type: Up to 5 stained histopathology slides or cytology smears. Please ensure slides are properly labeled and packaged. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before submitting.
Turnaround: See timing details Results are typically available the next day. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price: KSh 2,340

First-line screen

Histocytopathology Slides Blocks Issue Test

Sample type: Tissue sample (slides and/or blocks) obtained from a biopsy or surgical procedure. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 702

First-line screen

Kidney Biopsy Electron Microscopy Slides Images Issue Test

Sample type: Kidney tissue biopsy sample, typically prepared on electron microscopy grids.
Turnaround: 48 Hours Results are typically available within 48 hours.
Price: KSh 702

First-line screen

Biopsy Renal 3 Bottle Paraffin, IF, and EM

Sample type: Three tissue samples collected during a kidney biopsy: one in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin, one in Phosphate Buffered Saline/Michel's Media, and one in 2% Glutaraldehyde.
Turnaround: 5 Days Results for histopathology are typically available within 5 days. Electron microscopy results may take up to 21 days.
Price: KSh 33,000

First-line screen

Cytology Pap Smear (Two Slides Only)

Sample type: Cells collected from the cervix during a pelvic exam.
Turnaround: 2 Days Results are typically available within 2 days.
Price: KSh 1,500

First-line screen

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Effusion Cytology Cell Block

Sample type: Fluid sample collected via Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) or other methods (e.g., thoracentesis, paracentesis). The sample should be submitted in a sterile container.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 7,000

First-line screen

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Prepared 6 Slides

Sample type: Cells obtained via Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA). The sample is prepared on 6 slides.
Turnaround: 2 Days Results are typically available within 2 days.
Price: KSh 6,400

First-line screen

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Slide for Review 1218 Slides

Sample type: Cytology slides prepared from a Fine Needle Aspiration procedure.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 8,000

First-line screen

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Slide for Review 1824 Slides

Sample type: Cytology slides prepared from a Fine Needle Aspiration procedure.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 9,000

First-line screen

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Slide for Review 2430 Slides

Sample type: Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) sample collected and prepared on slides. Specific preparation methods (fixation in 100% IPA/Methanol for PAP stain, dried slides for MGG stain) are required.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 8,100

First-line screen

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Slide for Review 3035 Slides

Sample type: Cytology slide(s) prepared from a fine needle aspiration procedure.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 9,000

First-line screen

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Slide for Review 612 Slides

Sample type: The specimen for this test is a prepared cytology slide obtained via Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA). The procedure must be performed by a qualified healthcare professional.
Turnaround: See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price: KSh 7,000

First-line screen

Frozen1

Sample type: Tissue sample preserved in normal saline. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround: See timing details Results are typically available within 30 minutes.
Price: KSh 10,500

First-line screen

Frozen2

Sample type: Tissue sample preserved in normal saline. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround: See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price: KSh 12,000

First-line screen

Frozen3

Sample type: Tissue sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround: See timing details Approximately 30 minutes.
Price: KSh 13,500

First-line screen

Review of 20 Slide and Block

Sample type: Twenty (20) previously prepared, properly packed, and clearly labeled tissue slides and blocks.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 15,000

First-line screen

Review of 1 Slide and Block

Sample type: One properly packed and labeled tissue slide and corresponding block.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 7,000

First-line screen

Review of 1015 Slide and

Sample type: Previously prepared and labeled microscope slides and tissue blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 9,600

First-line screen

Review of 1520 Slide and Block

Sample type: Previously prepared and labeled tissue slides and blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 10,500

First-line screen

Review of 2 Slide and Block

Sample type: Two tissue slides and corresponding tissue blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround: See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price: KSh 7,000

First-line screen

Review of 3 Slide and Block

Sample type: Three prepared tissue slides and corresponding tissue blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround: See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price: KSh 8,000

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Review of 46 Slide and Block

Sample type: 46 properly packed and previously labeled slides and blocks containing clinical details and requisition forms.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 9,000

First-line screen

Review of 79 Slide and Block

Sample type: Previously prepared and labelled tissue slides and blocks. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround: 6 Days Results are typically available within 6 days.
Price: KSh 9,000

First-line screen

Small Biopsy Bottle No 1

Sample type: Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround: See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price: KSh 3,900

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Small Biopsy Bottle No 10

Sample type: Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround: Timing on request
Price: KSh 10,500

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Small Biopsy Bottle No 11

Sample type: Tissue sample preserved in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround: 3 Days Results are typically available within 3 days.
Price: KSh 11,100

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Small Biopsy Bottle No 12

Sample type: Tissue sample collected in the Small Biopsy Bottle No 12 containing 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin.
Turnaround: 3 Days
Price: KSh 11,700

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Clinical testing guide & how to choose

Tests in Laboratory & Sample Processing Services 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.

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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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Laboratory & Sample Processing Services

65 tests

Cytology Cell Block Examination Test

Histo IHC Cytology Digitization of Slides 11 to 20 Slides Test

Histo IHC Cytology Digitization of Slides 6 to 10 Slides Test

Histo IHCCyto Digitization of Slides Up to 5 Slides Test

Histocytopathology Slides Blocks Issue Test

Kidney Biopsy Electron Microscopy Slides Images Issue Test

Biopsy Renal 3 Bottle Paraffin, IF, and EM

Cytology Pap Smear (Two Slides Only)

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Effusion Cytology Cell Block

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Prepared 6 Slides

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Slide for Review 1218 Slides

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Slide for Review 1824 Slides

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Slide for Review 2430 Slides

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Slide for Review 3035 Slides

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Slide for Review 612 Slides

Frozen1

Frozen2

Frozen3

Review of 20 Slide and Block

Review of 1 Slide and Block

Review of 1015 Slide and

Review of 1520 Slide and Block

Review of 2 Slide and Block

Review of 3 Slide and Block

Review of 46 Slide and Block

Review of 79 Slide and Block

Small Biopsy Bottle No 1

Small Biopsy Bottle No 10

Small Biopsy Bottle No 11

Small Biopsy Bottle No 12

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