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Pharmacogenomic (PGx) Panels

Multi-Gene Drug Response Panels

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  • Free Pre-Test Counselor Guidance
  • Nationwide & Home Sample Collection

Test comparison

40 tests

All diagnostic topics
First-line screen

Adrb2 Genotyping For Beta2 Agonist Responsiveness Test

Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
10 Working Days 10 working days from sample receipt.
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen

Aspirin Resistance 11-Dehydrothromboxane B2 Test

Sample type
5 mL (4 mL minimum) of urine.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

Carbamazepine Test

Sample type
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in a Red Top tube (no additive). Avoid SST gel barrier tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,872
First-line screen

Carbamazepine Free Test

Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of serum collected in a red top tube (no additive). Please do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
Turnaround
2–3 Weeks Samples submitted by the 7th of the month typically have results reported within 2-3 weeks.
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen

Clopidogrel CYP2C19 Genotype Test

Sample type
4 mL of whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 100,000
First-line screen

Coagulation Profile 2 Test

Sample type
Two blood samples are required: 3 mL whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube and 3 mL whole blood in a Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,371
First-line screen

CYP2C19 Genotyping Test

Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen

CYP3A422 Genotyping Test

Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
10 Working Days Results are typically available within 10 working days from sample receipt, provided the sample is submitted by 11 am.
Price
KSh 18,000
First-line screen

Factor X Functional Test

Sample type
3 mL whole blood in a Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen

Fluoxetine Test

Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Red Top tube (No Additive). SST gel barrier tubes are not suitable.
Turnaround
3 Weeks Typically 2 to 3 weeks after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen

Heparin Anti Xa Test

Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of platelet-poor plasma (PPP) from 2 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tubes.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 36,000
First-line screen

HLA Hypersensitivity to Allopurinol B5801 Test

Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube, or Buccal swab collected in a sterile container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,000
First-line screen

HLA Hypersensitivity to Carbamazepine Phenytoin B1502 Test

Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube, or Buccal swab collected in a sterile container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,000
First-line screen

Interleukin 28B rs12979860 rs8099917 Genotyping Qualitative PCR Test

Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Sample must be shipped refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen

Lupus Anticoagulant By APTT PTTLA Test

Sample type
Blood sample collected in a specific tube containing a citrate anticoagulant. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,544
First-line screen

Lupus Anticoagulant By dRVVT Test

Sample type
3 mL whole blood collected in a blue top (sodium citrate) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,978
First-line screen

Lupus Anticoagulant Panel (LAC Panel) Test

Sample type
3 mL whole blood collected in a blue top tube (Sodium Citrate).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,400
First-line screen

Nortriptyline Test

Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum from 1 Red Top tube (No Additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
Turnaround
2–3 Weeks Report available after 2-3 weeks from sample receipt (if sample received by the 7th of the month).
Price
KSh 26,000
First-line screen

Paroxetine Test

Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum collected in a Red Top tube (No Additive).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 76,000
First-line screen

Tacrolimus Genotyping CYP3A5 Test

Sample type
3 ml (2 ml minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing details Results are typically reported on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Confirm current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 14,000
First-line screen

TPMT Thiopurine Methyl Transferase Genotyping Test

Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
See timing details Reports are typically available on Wednesdays and Saturdays, following sample receipt on Mondays and Thursdays by 11 AM.
Price
KSh 14,400
First-line screen

Ugt1a1 Gene Polymorphism Nucleotide Ta Repeats Detection Test

Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
7 Working Days Results are typically available within 7 working days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen

Warfarin Sensitivity Detection Test

Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
13 Days Reports are typically available within 13 days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 38,000
First-line screen

VKORC1 Gene Coumarin Resistance Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

CYP2C9 Gene Coumarin/Warfarin Resistance Due to CYP2C9 Variants Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

CYP2C19 Gene CYP2C19 Related Poor Drug Metabolism Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample, extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

CYP1A2 Gene Cytochrome P450 Deficiency Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

CYP2B6 Gene Efavirenz Poor Metabolism of Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

TPMT Gene TPMT Deficiency Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen

CYP3A5 Gene Hypertension Salt-Sensitive Essential Susceptibility to Genetic Test

Sample type
Blood sample or extracted DNA.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000

Clinical context

Clinical testing guide & how to choose

Tests in Pharmacogenomic (PGx) 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 Pharmacogenomic (PGx) 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.

Quick factsheet

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