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Vitamin & Micronutrient Panels

Vitamin D/B12/Folate/Zinc/Selenium Panels

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  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality System
  • Free Pre-Test Counselor Guidance
  • Nationwide & Home Sample Collection

Test comparison

64 tests

All diagnostic topics
First-line screen

Anemia Panel 1 Test

Sample type
Blood sample (venous)
Turnaround
See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen

Anemia Panel 2 Test

Sample type
Blood sample (venous)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen

Anemia Panel Basic Test

Sample type
Blood sample (venous)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,510
First-line screen

Bone And Joint Disease Panel Serum Test

Sample type
3 mL (2 mL min.) of serum from 1 SST tube.
Turnaround
See timing details Samples must be submitted by 11 am for next-day reporting.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen

Carotene Test

Sample type
3 mL (2 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST). Serum must be separated within 1 hour of collection.
Turnaround
2–3 Weeks Sample must be received by the 7th of the month for results within 2-3 weeks.
Price
KSh 24,000
First-line screen

Fibromyalgia Panel Test

Sample type
Serum. Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen

Folate Folic Acid RBC Test

Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum in an SST tube. Tubes must be wrapped in aluminium foil to protect from light.
Turnaround
Same Day Results are typically available the same day if the sample is received by 2 pm.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen

Folate Folic Acid Serum Test

Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,831
First-line screen

Hypercalcemia Panel 2 Test

Sample type
6 mL (4 mL minimum) serum from two Serum Separator Tubes (SST).
Turnaround
See timing details Daily.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen

Intrinsic Factor Antibody Test

Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Same Day Report available the same day if the sample is submitted by Monday 9 am.
Price
KSh 5,616
First-line screen

Iron Studies Test

Sample type
Blood sample (Serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,287
First-line screen

Iron Studies Monitoring Panel Test

Sample type
Blood sample (Serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,808
First-line screen

Macrocytic Anemia Panel Test

Sample type
Serum
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen

Magnesium Random Urine Test

Sample type
Random urine sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,404
First-line screen

Magnesium Serum Test

Sample type
Serum (blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,170
First-line screen

Methylmalonic Acid Qualitative Urine Test

Sample type
First morning urine sample, minimum 5 ml, maximum 10 ml.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 585
First-line screen

Methylmalonic Acid Quantitative Serum Test

Sample type
Serum sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen

Methylmalonic Acid Quantitative Urine Test

Sample type
10 ml (5 ml minimum) first morning urine sample.
Turnaround
See timing details Results for samples submitted by Friday 6 PM are typically available by Saturday.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen

Micronutrient Deficiency Screen Test

Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 11,000
First-line screen

Nutritional Anemia Panel Test

Sample type
Blood sample (venous)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,400
First-line screen

Osteoporosis Panel Test

Sample type
Two Serum Separator Tubes (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,000
First-line screen

Osteoscreen Panel Test

Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen

Parietal Cell Antibody IFA Test

Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Same Day Results are typically available on the same day the sample is received by the laboratory, provided it arrives by 9 am.
Price
KSh 3,463
First-line screen

Parietal Cell Antibody IFA In Dilutions Test

Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen

Pernicious Anemia Panel Test

Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen

Prealbumin Test

Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
3 Weeks Approximately 2 to 3 weeks.
Price
KSh 24,000
First-line screen

Selenium 24 Hour Urine Test

Sample type
A 10 mL aliquot of a 24-hour urine collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen

Selenium Random Urine Test

Sample type
10 mL (5 mL minimum) aliquot of random urine collected in an acid-washed (metal-free) container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen

Selenium Serum Test

Sample type
Serum sample required. Minimum volume: 1.0 mL, preferred volume: 2.0 mL. Collected in a metal-free white top tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen

Vitamin B12 Binding Capacity Unsaturated Transcobalamin Test

Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
2–3 Weeks Typically 2-3 weeks after sample collection.
Price
KSh 36,000

Clinical context

Clinical testing guide & how to choose

Tests in Vitamin & Micronutrient 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 Vitamin & Micronutrient 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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