Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Adrb2 Genotyping For Beta2 Agonist Responsiveness Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
10 Working Days10 working days from sample receipt.
KSh 11,000
Aspirin Resistance 11-Dehydrothromboxane B2 Test
First-line screen
5 mL (4 mL minimum) of urine.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Carbamazepine Test
First-line screen
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in a Red Top tube (no additive). Avoid SST gel barrier tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 1,872
Carbamazepine Free Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of serum collected in a red top tube (no additive). Please do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
2–3 WeeksSamples submitted by the 7th of the month typically have results reported within 2-3 weeks.
KSh 20,000
Clopidogrel CYP2C19 Genotype Test
First-line screen
4 mL of whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 100,000
Coagulation Profile 2 Test
First-line screen
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.
Timing on request
KSh 7,371
CYP2C19 Genotyping Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 21,000
CYP3A422 Genotyping Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
10 Working DaysResults are typically available within 10 working days from sample receipt, provided the sample is submitted by 11 am.
KSh 18,000
Factor X Functional Test
First-line screen
3 mL whole blood in a Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 13,000
Fluoxetine Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Red Top tube (No Additive). SST gel barrier tubes are not suitable.
3 WeeksTypically 2 to 3 weeks after sample receipt.
KSh 30,000
Heparin Anti Xa Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of platelet-poor plasma (PPP) from 2 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tubes.
Timing on request
KSh 36,000
HLA Hypersensitivity to Allopurinol B5801 Test
First-line screen
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.
Timing on request
KSh 16,000
HLA Hypersensitivity to Carbamazepine Phenytoin B1502 Test
First-line screen
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.
Timing on request
KSh 16,000
Interleukin 28B rs12979860 rs8099917 Genotyping Qualitative PCR Test
First-line screen
3 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Sample must be shipped refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Timing on request
KSh 15,000
Lupus Anticoagulant By APTT PTTLA Test
First-line screen
Blood sample collected in a specific tube containing a citrate anticoagulant. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 1,544
Lupus Anticoagulant By dRVVT Test
First-line screen
3 mL whole blood collected in a blue top (sodium citrate) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 3,978
Lupus Anticoagulant Panel (LAC Panel) Test
First-line screen
3 mL whole blood collected in a blue top tube (Sodium Citrate).
Timing on request
KSh 8,400
Nortriptyline Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum from 1 Red Top tube (No Additive). Do not use SST gel barrier tubes.
2–3 WeeksReport available after 2-3 weeks from sample receipt (if sample received by the 7th of the month).
KSh 26,000
Paroxetine Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) of serum collected in a Red Top tube (No Additive).
Timing on request
KSh 76,000
Tacrolimus Genotyping CYP3A5 Test
First-line screen
3 ml (2 ml minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
See timing detailsResults are typically reported on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Confirm current turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 14,000
TPMT Thiopurine Methyl Transferase Genotyping Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood 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 14,400
Ugt1a1 Gene Polymorphism Nucleotide Ta Repeats Detection Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
7 Working DaysResults are typically available within 7 working days after sample receipt.
KSh 15,000
Warfarin Sensitivity Detection Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
13 DaysReports are typically available within 13 days after sample receipt.
KSh 38,000
VKORC1 Gene Coumarin Resistance Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
CYP2C9 Gene Coumarin/Warfarin Resistance Due to CYP2C9 Variants Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CYP2C19 Gene CYP2C19 Related Poor Drug Metabolism Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
CYP1A2 Gene Cytochrome P450 Deficiency Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CYP2B6 Gene Efavirenz Poor Metabolism of Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TPMT Gene TPMT 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
CYP3A5 Gene Hypertension Salt-Sensitive Essential Susceptibility to Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample or extracted DNA.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
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 Days10 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 WeeksSamples 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 DaysResults 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 WeeksTypically 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 WeeksReport 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 detailsResults 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 detailsReports 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 DaysResults 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 DaysReports 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 WeeksApproximately 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 WeeksApproximately 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 WeeksApproximately 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.
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