Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Ped ALL Panel Karyotyping MLPA Deletion Duplication FISH Panel
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
7–10 DaysTypically 7-10 days.
KSh 48,000
Peripheral Blood for High Resolution Couple Karyotyping
First-line screen
Peripheral blood samples from both partners.
10–12 DaysResults are typically available within 10-12 days.
KSh 15,200
Peripheral Blood for High Resolution Single Karyotyping
First-line screen
Peripheral blood collected in a Sodium Heparin Vacutainer (2ml).
Timing on request
KSh 8,000
Peripheral Blood for Karyotyping Couple
First-line screen
Peripheral blood samples from both partners.
10–12 Days
KSh 15,200
Peripheral Blood for Karyotyping Single
First-line screen
Peripheral blood sample (typically collected in a heparin tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 8,000
PraderWilli Syndrome FISH
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 10,500
Prader-Willi Syndrome Karyotyping FISH
First-line screen
Peripheral blood sample collected in a Sodium heparin Vacutainer (2ml).
Timing on request
KSh 16,500
Prenatal Diagnostic Screening by Karyotyping
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid or chorionic villus sample (CVS). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 24,000
Prenatal Diagnostic Screening by Karyotyping FISH for Any One 13 18 21 X and Y
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid or chorionic villus tissue sample.
15–20 DaysThe source indicates a typical timeframe of 15-20 days.
KSh 27,000
Prenatal Diagnostic Screening by Karyotyping FISH for 13 18 21 X and Y
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid or Chorionic Villus Sample (CVS). Confirm the specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 36,000
Products of Conception POC for Karyotyping
First-line screen
Products of Conception (POC) tissue, such as placental tissue or products from a miscarriage or termination. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 37,000
QF PCR Any One Marker Karyotyping
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid, Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) tissue, or Cord blood. Confirm specific sample type and volume requirements with the laboratory before collection.
Timing on request
KSh 21,000
QF PCR Panel 131821XY Karyotyping
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid, Chorionic villi (CVS), or Cord blood.
1–2 DaysTypically 1-2 days.
KSh 24,000
Trisomy 12 CLL
First-line screen
Peripheral blood or bone marrow sample.
Timing on request
KSh 10,500
Trisomy 8 AML
First-line screen
Bone marrow aspirate or peripheral blood collected in a Sodium Heparin Vacutainer (2ml). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
3–4 DaysApproximately 3-4 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Peripheral blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 16,500
X Y Identification
First-line screen
Peripheral blood sample (typically 3-5 mL in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 10,500
NIFTY NonInvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Test
First-line screen
Maternal blood sample (approximately 10ml).
8–10 DaysResults are typically available within 8-10 days.
KSh 20,000
Molecular Karyotyping for Amniotic Fluid Test
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid sample.
7–9 DaysResults are typically available within 7-9 days.
KSh 36,000
FISH Trisomy 13 Patau Syndrome Test
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid or chorionic villus sample (CVS). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one week.
KSh 12,000
FISH Trisomy 18 Edward Syndrome Test
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid or chorionic villus sample (CVS). Confirm specific sample type requirements with the laboratory before collection.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
FISH for X and Y
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a blood sample or other tissue sample as specified by the ordering physician.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within approximately one week.
KSh 12,000
Fish for Pre or Postnatal Diagnosis Chromosome 13 21
First-line screen
Prenatal sample (e.g., amniotic fluid, chorionic villus sample). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 14,000
FISH for Pre or Postnatal Diagnosis Chromosome 18 X Y
First-line screen
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires amniotic fluid, chorionic villus sample (CVS), or blood sample.
10–12 Days
KSh 14,000
Semen Fish
First-line screen
Semen sample. Confirm specific collection instructions with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 16,380
FISH for Pre or Postnatal Diagnosis Chromosome 13 22
First-line screen
Prenatal: Amniotic fluid or Chorionic Villus Sample (CVS). Postnatal: Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 14,000
FISH for Pre or Postnatal Diagnosis Chromosome 13 23
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid or chorionic villus sample (CVS). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 14,000
Whole Exome Sequencing Chromosomal Microarray
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 84,000
First-line screen
Ped ALL Panel Karyotyping MLPA Deletion Duplication FISH Panel
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
7–10 DaysTypically 7-10 days.
Price
KSh 48,000
First-line screen
Peripheral Blood for High Resolution Couple Karyotyping
Sample type
Peripheral blood samples from both partners.
Turnaround
10–12 DaysResults are typically available within 10-12 days.
Price
KSh 15,200
First-line screen
Peripheral Blood for High Resolution Single Karyotyping
Sample type
Peripheral blood collected in a Sodium Heparin Vacutainer (2ml).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
Peripheral Blood for Karyotyping Couple
Sample type
Peripheral blood samples from both partners.
Turnaround
10–12 Days
Price
KSh 15,200
First-line screen
Peripheral Blood for Karyotyping Single
Sample type
Peripheral blood sample (typically collected in a heparin tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 8,000
First-line screen
PraderWilli Syndrome FISH
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,500
First-line screen
Prader-Willi Syndrome Karyotyping FISH
Sample type
Peripheral blood sample collected in a Sodium heparin Vacutainer (2ml).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,500
First-line screen
Prenatal Diagnostic Screening by Karyotyping
Sample type
Amniotic fluid or chorionic villus sample (CVS). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 24,000
First-line screen
Prenatal Diagnostic Screening by Karyotyping FISH for Any One 13 18 21 X and Y
Sample type
Amniotic fluid or chorionic villus tissue sample.
Turnaround
15–20 DaysThe source indicates a typical timeframe of 15-20 days.
Price
KSh 27,000
First-line screen
Prenatal Diagnostic Screening by Karyotyping FISH for 13 18 21 X and Y
Sample type
Amniotic fluid or Chorionic Villus Sample (CVS). Confirm the specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 36,000
First-line screen
Products of Conception POC for Karyotyping
Sample type
Products of Conception (POC) tissue, such as placental tissue or products from a miscarriage or termination. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 37,000
First-line screen
QF PCR Any One Marker Karyotyping
Sample type
Amniotic fluid, Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) tissue, or Cord blood. Confirm specific sample type and volume requirements with the laboratory before collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
QF PCR Panel 131821XY Karyotyping
Sample type
Amniotic fluid, Chorionic villi (CVS), or Cord blood.
Turnaround
1–2 DaysTypically 1-2 days.
Price
KSh 24,000
First-line screen
Trisomy 12 CLL
Sample type
Peripheral blood or bone marrow sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,500
First-line screen
Trisomy 8 AML
Sample type
Bone marrow aspirate or peripheral blood collected in a Sodium Heparin Vacutainer (2ml). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
3–4 DaysApproximately 3-4 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Peripheral blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,500
First-line screen
X Y Identification
Sample type
Peripheral blood sample (typically 3-5 mL in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,500
First-line screen
NIFTY NonInvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Test
Sample type
Maternal blood sample (approximately 10ml).
Turnaround
8–10 DaysResults are typically available within 8-10 days.
Price
KSh 20,000
First-line screen
Molecular Karyotyping for Amniotic Fluid Test
Sample type
Amniotic fluid sample.
Turnaround
7–9 DaysResults are typically available within 7-9 days.
Price
KSh 36,000
First-line screen
FISH Trisomy 13 Patau Syndrome Test
Sample type
Amniotic fluid or chorionic villus sample (CVS). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one week.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
FISH Trisomy 18 Edward Syndrome Test
Sample type
Amniotic fluid or chorionic villus sample (CVS). Confirm specific sample type requirements with the laboratory before collection.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
FISH for X and Y
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires a blood sample or other tissue sample as specified by the ordering physician.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within approximately one week.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Fish for Pre or Postnatal Diagnosis Chromosome 13 21
Sample type
Prenatal sample (e.g., amniotic fluid, chorionic villus sample). Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,000
First-line screen
FISH for Pre or Postnatal Diagnosis Chromosome 18 X Y
Sample type
Confirm with the laboratory before booking. Typically requires amniotic fluid, chorionic villus sample (CVS), or blood sample.
Turnaround
10–12 Days
Price
KSh 14,000
First-line screen
Semen Fish
Sample type
Semen sample. Confirm specific collection instructions with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 16,380
First-line screen
FISH for Pre or Postnatal Diagnosis Chromosome 13 22
Sample type
Prenatal: Amniotic fluid or Chorionic Villus Sample (CVS). Postnatal: Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,000
First-line screen
FISH for Pre or Postnatal Diagnosis Chromosome 13 23
Sample type
Amniotic fluid or chorionic villus sample (CVS). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,000
First-line screen
Whole Exome Sequencing Chromosomal Microarray
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 84,000
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 source describes blood IgE testing for fish proteins as a possible aid when evaluating suspected fish allergy. Specific IgE alone does not diagnose allergy.
Y-STR analysis is intended to compare paternal-line DNA profiles among eligible participants. A shared profile does not by itself identify a specific father or degree of relationship.