Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
FISH Equivocal HER2 ERBB2 Test
First-line screen
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing at least 10% tumor tissue.
Timing on request
KSh 25,740
Autogen Panel Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes from both Husband & Wife, shipped refrigerated immediately. 3 mL whole blood in 1 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube, mixed thoroughly by inversion. 4 mL (3 mL min.) serum from 2 SST's, shipped refrigerated or frozen.
15 Working DaysResults are typically available within 15 working days.
KSh 24,000
Chromosomal Microarray CMA 750K High Resolution Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
15 DaysResults are typically available within 15 days.
KSh 36,000
Chromofic Karyoarray Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in both a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube and a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
10 Working DaysApproximately 10 working days.
KSh 64,000
Chromosome Analysis for Hematologic Malignancy Test
First-line screen
2-3 mL heparinized Bone Marrow or 3 mL whole blood in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
4 Working DaysReports are typically available within 4 working days after sample receipt.
KSh 10,000
Chromosome Analysis Karyotype Blood Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in a specific tube, e.g., sodium heparin or EDTA). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
10–12 Working DaysApproximately 10-12 working days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 8,000
Chromosome Analysis Products of Conception Reflex Testing to FISH for Aneuploidy Detection Test
First-line screen
Curretted tissue submitted in normal saline. Fetal tissue is not accepted.
5 WeeksResults are typically available within 4 to 5 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 17,000
Chromosome Analysis Solid Tumor Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue sample in a sterile screw-capped container in Hank's/Ringer's solution.
21 Working DaysResults typically available within 21 working days.
KSh 25,000
Chromosome Xon Microarray High Resolution Test
First-line screen
4 mL (minimum 2 mL) of whole blood collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
25 Working DaysApproximately 25 working days.
KSh 63,180
Chromosome Analysis Karyotype Couple Blood Test
First-line screen
Two blood samples, one from each partner.
Timing on request
KSh 15,200
Chromosome Analysis Amniotic Fluid Test
First-line screen
A minimum of 15 mL (ideally 20 mL) of amniotic fluid collected in a sterile container.
Timing on request
KSh 26,000
Chromosome Analysis Chorionic Villus Test
First-line screen
Chorionic villus biopsy sample. Minimum 20 mg, ideally 40 mg, collected aseptically in 10 mL transport medium.
21 Working DaysResults are typically available within 21 working days.
KSh 28,000
Chromosome Analysis Cord Blood Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of cord blood collected in a green top (sodium heparin) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 8,000
Chromotouch Chromosome SNP Microarray Optima Prenatal Test
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid (15 mL minimum), Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) (30 mg minimum), or Umbilical cord blood (4 mL minimum in Lavender top (EDTA) tube).
10 Working DaysApproximately 10 working days.
KSh 37,000
Chromotouch Chromosome SNP Microarray Optima Products of Conception Test
First-line screen
A sample of 5 mg (minimum 2 mg) of curretted tissue submitted in normal saline.
10 Working DaysResults are typically available within 10 working days.
KSh 37,000
ChromUltra Chromosome SNP HD Microarray Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
15 Working DaysResults are typically available within 15 working days.
KSh 58,500
First Trimester Triple Marker Test
First-line screen
3 ml (1.5 ml minimum) of maternal serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Timing on request
KSh 8,400
FISH T821 or LSI ETOAML1 Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood OR 4 mL (2 mL minimum) Bone Marrow collected in 2 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days.
KSh 12,000
FISH 11q23 or LSI MLL Gene Breakapart Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood or 4 mL (2 mL min.) bone marrow.
See timing detailsFour working days.
KSh 12,000
FISH 14q323 or LSI IGH Gene Breakapart Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) of whole blood or 4 mL (2 mL minimum) of bone marrow collected in two green top (sodium heparin) tubes.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four days.
KSh 12,000
FISH 17P TP53 Deletion Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood OR 4 mL (2 mL minimum) Bone Marrow collected in 2 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
4 DaysReport available in 4 days. Sample should be received daily by 4 pm.
KSh 13,000
FISH 1p 19q Codeletion Test
First-line screen
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing at least 10% tumor tissue.
Timing on request
KSh 24,000
FISH 22q Deletion or LSI Di George VCFS Test
First-line screen
5 mL (3 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
4 Working DaysResults typically available within 4 working days after sample receipt.
KSh 16,000
FISH Aggressive Lymphoma Panel Test
First-line screen
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block (must contain 10% tumor tissue) OR 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood OR 4 mL (2 mL min.) Bone Marrow from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 35,000
FISH ALK1 Breakapart Rearrangement Test
First-line screen
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing at least 10% tumor tissue.
4 Working DaysReport available in 4 working days after sample receipt.
KSh 24,000
Fish Amnio One Probe Trisomy 21 Down Syndrome Test
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid sample.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four days.
KSh 9,000
FISH Amnio Three Probes Trisomy 18 X Y Test
First-line screen
10 mL (minimum 7 mL) of amniotic fluid collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
4 DaysResults are typically available within 4 days.
KSh 21,000
FISH Amnio Two Probes Trisomy 13 21 Test
First-line screen
10 mL of amniotic fluid.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four days.
KSh 15,000
FISH Aneuploidy Detection Products of Conception POC Using Chromosomes 13 18 21 X Y Test
First-line screen
Products of Conception (POC) tissue, such as placenta (villi), fascia lata, diaphragm, tendon, skin, or tissue from internal organs.
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
FISH BCL6 3q27 Gene Rearrangement Test
First-line screen
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block (must contain 10% tumor tissue), 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood, or 4 mL (2 mL min.) Bone Marrow from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four working days after sample receipt.
KSh 14,040
First-line screen
FISH Equivocal HER2 ERBB2 Test
Sample type
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing at least 10% tumor tissue.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 25,740
First-line screen
Autogen Panel Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes from both Husband & Wife, shipped refrigerated immediately. 3 mL whole blood in 1 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube, mixed thoroughly by inversion. 4 mL (3 mL min.) serum from 2 SST's, shipped refrigerated or frozen.
Turnaround
15 Working DaysResults are typically available within 15 working days.
Price
KSh 24,000
First-line screen
Chromosomal Microarray CMA 750K High Resolution Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
15 DaysResults are typically available within 15 days.
Price
KSh 36,000
First-line screen
Chromofic Karyoarray Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood collected in both a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube and a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
10 Working DaysApproximately 10 working days.
Price
KSh 64,000
First-line screen
Chromosome Analysis for Hematologic Malignancy Test
Sample type
2-3 mL heparinized Bone Marrow or 3 mL whole blood in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysReports are typically available within 4 working days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Chromosome Analysis Karyotype Blood Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in a specific tube, e.g., sodium heparin or EDTA). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
10–12 Working DaysApproximately 10-12 working days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Chromosome Analysis Products of Conception Reflex Testing to FISH for Aneuploidy Detection Test
Sample type
Curretted tissue submitted in normal saline. Fetal tissue is not accepted.
Turnaround
5 WeeksResults are typically available within 4 to 5 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
Chromosome Analysis Solid Tumor Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue sample in a sterile screw-capped container in Hank's/Ringer's solution.
Turnaround
21 Working DaysResults typically available within 21 working days.
Price
KSh 25,000
First-line screen
Chromosome Xon Microarray High Resolution Test
Sample type
4 mL (minimum 2 mL) of whole blood collected in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
25 Working DaysApproximately 25 working days.
Price
KSh 63,180
First-line screen
Chromosome Analysis Karyotype Couple Blood Test
Sample type
Two blood samples, one from each partner.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 15,200
First-line screen
Chromosome Analysis Amniotic Fluid Test
Sample type
A minimum of 15 mL (ideally 20 mL) of amniotic fluid collected in a sterile container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 26,000
First-line screen
Chromosome Analysis Chorionic Villus Test
Sample type
Chorionic villus biopsy sample. Minimum 20 mg, ideally 40 mg, collected aseptically in 10 mL transport medium.
Turnaround
21 Working DaysResults are typically available within 21 working days.
Price
KSh 28,000
First-line screen
Chromosome Analysis Cord Blood Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of cord blood collected in a green top (sodium heparin) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Chromotouch Chromosome SNP Microarray Optima Prenatal Test
Sample type
Amniotic fluid (15 mL minimum), Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) (30 mg minimum), or Umbilical cord blood (4 mL minimum in Lavender top (EDTA) tube).
Turnaround
10 Working DaysApproximately 10 working days.
Price
KSh 37,000
First-line screen
Chromotouch Chromosome SNP Microarray Optima Products of Conception Test
Sample type
A sample of 5 mg (minimum 2 mg) of curretted tissue submitted in normal saline.
Turnaround
10 Working DaysResults are typically available within 10 working days.
Price
KSh 37,000
First-line screen
ChromUltra Chromosome SNP HD Microarray Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
15 Working DaysResults are typically available within 15 working days.
Price
KSh 58,500
First-line screen
First Trimester Triple Marker Test
Sample type
3 ml (1.5 ml minimum) of maternal serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,400
First-line screen
FISH T821 or LSI ETOAML1 Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood OR 4 mL (2 mL minimum) Bone Marrow collected in 2 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults are typically available within 4 working days.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
FISH 11q23 or LSI MLL Gene Breakapart Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood or 4 mL (2 mL min.) bone marrow.
Turnaround
See timing detailsFour working days.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
FISH 14q323 or LSI IGH Gene Breakapart Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) of whole blood or 4 mL (2 mL minimum) of bone marrow collected in two green top (sodium heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four days.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
FISH 17P TP53 Deletion Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood OR 4 mL (2 mL minimum) Bone Marrow collected in 2 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tubes.
Turnaround
4 DaysReport available in 4 days. Sample should be received daily by 4 pm.
Price
KSh 13,000
First-line screen
FISH 1p 19q Codeletion Test
Sample type
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing at least 10% tumor tissue.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 24,000
First-line screen
FISH 22q Deletion or LSI Di George VCFS Test
Sample type
5 mL (3 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in a Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysResults typically available within 4 working days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 16,000
First-line screen
FISH Aggressive Lymphoma Panel Test
Sample type
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block (must contain 10% tumor tissue) OR 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood OR 4 mL (2 mL min.) Bone Marrow from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 35,000
First-line screen
FISH ALK1 Breakapart Rearrangement Test
Sample type
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block containing at least 10% tumor tissue.
Turnaround
4 Working DaysReport available in 4 working days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 24,000
First-line screen
Fish Amnio One Probe Trisomy 21 Down Syndrome Test
Sample type
Amniotic fluid sample.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four days.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
FISH Amnio Three Probes Trisomy 18 X Y Test
Sample type
10 mL (minimum 7 mL) of amniotic fluid collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
4 DaysResults are typically available within 4 days.
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
FISH Amnio Two Probes Trisomy 13 21 Test
Sample type
10 mL of amniotic fluid.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four days.
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
FISH Aneuploidy Detection Products of Conception POC Using Chromosomes 13 18 21 X Y Test
Sample type
Products of Conception (POC) tissue, such as placenta (villi), fascia lata, diaphragm, tendon, skin, or tissue from internal organs.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
FISH BCL6 3q27 Gene Rearrangement Test
Sample type
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block (must contain 10% tumor tissue), 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood, or 4 mL (2 mL min.) Bone Marrow from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within four working days after sample receipt.
Price
KSh 14,040
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Chromosomal Microarray & Karyotyping 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 Chromosomal Microarray & Karyotyping?+
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.
The Fish Allergen Test helps identify potential allergic reactions to fish by measuring specific IgE antibodies in your blood. This test can be useful for individuals experiencing symptoms after eating fish, aiding in dietary management and avoiding allergic responses.
The Paternal Lineage YSTR Test analyzes the Y-chromosome to help individuals understand their paternal ancestry and confirm relationships between males. This test is useful for kinship studies, inheritance matters, and exploring family history.