Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Culture Group B Streptococcus GBS Test
First-line screen
Vaginal and rectal swab.
2 DaysResults are typically available within 2 days.
KSh 2,457
Cytomegalovirus CMV Antibodies Panel IgG IgM Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 2,340
Cytomegalovirus CMV Avidity IgG Test
First-line screen
Serum
Same DaySamples collected by Monday, Wednesday, or Friday at 9 AM will receive same-day reporting.
KSh 1,357
Cytomegalovirus CMV IgG Advantage Test
First-line screen
Serum
Timing on request
KSh 2,457
Cytomegalovirus CMV Qualitative PCR Test
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid (collected after 21 weeks gestation), Urine, Saliva, Plasma (EDTA tube), Serum (Red top tube), CSF, BAL fluid, Fresh Tissue. Specific volumes required; see preparation section.
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
Immigration Immunization Check Panel Basic Test
First-line screen
4 mL serum (SST tube) and 1 mL whole blood (special QuantiFERON® TB Gold tubes).
See timing detailsReports are typically available the next day for samples collected by 4 PM on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
KSh 14,000
Rubella German Measles Antibodies Panel IgG IgM Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day.
KSh 2,457
Rubella German Measles Antibody IgG Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum).
Timing on request
KSh 1,404
Rubella German Measles Antibody IgM Test
First-line screen
Serum (Blood sample)
Timing on request
KSh 1,404
Rubella German Measles Avidity IgG Test
First-line screen
A 2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum sample collected in an SST tube.
Same DayResults are typically available the same day, provided the sample is collected on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 9 AM.
KSh 1,357
Rubella Detection PCR Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube OR 3 mL (2 mL min.) CSF/Amniotic fluid in a sterile screw-capped container OR Nasopharyngeal swab.
6 DaysResults are typically available within 6 days.
KSh 10,000
Rubella IgG Advantage Test
First-line screen
Serum
Same DayResults are typically available the same day for samples collected by 9 am on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
KSh 2,457
Streptococcus Group B Antigen Detection Test
First-line screen
Vaginal and rectal swab.
Timing on request
KSh 2,059
Torch DNA Detection Test
First-line screen
4 mL (2 mL minimum) plasma from one Lavender top (EDTA) tube OR 3 mL (2 mL minimum) Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) or Amniotic fluid in a sterile screw-capped container. Ship refrigerated. Do not freeze.
8 DaysSample received daily by 11 am; Report available in 8 days.
KSh 21,000
Torch Panel Avidity IgG Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Same DayResults typically available the same day if the sample is received by 9 am on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
KSh 3,205
Torch Panel IgG IgM Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum)
Timing on request
KSh 5,850
Torch Panel IgG IgM Extended Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum from 1 SST tube.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day.
KSh 10,400
Torch Panel IgG Extended Test
First-line screen
Serum (Blood sample)
Timing on request
KSh 4,680
Torch Panel IgG Test
First-line screen
Serum (Blood sample)
Timing on request
KSh 3,042
Torch Panel IgM Extended Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Torch Panel IgM Test
First-line screen
3 mL (minimum 1.5 mL) serum collected in an SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 3,042
Toxoplasma Antibodies Panel IgG IgM Test
First-line screen
Serum.
Timing on request
KSh 2,340
Toxoplasma DNA Detection Test
First-line screen
Blood (EDTA tube), Amniotic fluid, Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), Urine, Chorionic villus biopsy (CVS). Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 9,000
Toxoplasma Antibody IgG Test
First-line screen
Serum
Timing on request
KSh 1,357
Toxoplasma Antibody IgM Test
First-line screen
Serum (Blood sample)
Timing on request
KSh 1,357
Toxoplasma Avidity IgG Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Timing on request
KSh 1,357
Toxoplasma IgG Advantage Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Same DayResults typically available on the same day if the sample is received by 9 AM on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
KSh 2,457
RXFP2 Gene Cryptorchidism Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Cytomegalovirus CMV Qualitative PCR
First-line screen
Peripheral blood (EDTA tube), Plasma, Serum, Amniotic fluid, Cord blood. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
Rubella Qualitative PCR
First-line screen
Peripheral blood, plasma, serum, amniotic fluid, or cord blood. Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Culture Group B Streptococcus GBS Test
Sample type
Vaginal and rectal swab.
Turnaround
2 DaysResults are typically available within 2 days.
Price
KSh 2,457
First-line screen
Cytomegalovirus CMV Antibodies Panel IgG IgM Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,340
First-line screen
Cytomegalovirus CMV Avidity IgG Test
Sample type
Serum
Turnaround
Same DaySamples collected by Monday, Wednesday, or Friday at 9 AM will receive same-day reporting.
Price
KSh 1,357
First-line screen
Cytomegalovirus CMV IgG Advantage Test
Sample type
Serum
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,457
First-line screen
Cytomegalovirus CMV Qualitative PCR Test
Sample type
Amniotic fluid (collected after 21 weeks gestation), Urine, Saliva, Plasma (EDTA tube), Serum (Red top tube), CSF, BAL fluid, Fresh Tissue. Specific volumes required; see preparation section.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Immigration Immunization Check Panel Basic Test
Sample type
4 mL serum (SST tube) and 1 mL whole blood (special QuantiFERON® TB Gold tubes).
Turnaround
See timing detailsReports are typically available the next day for samples collected by 4 PM on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
Price
KSh 14,000
First-line screen
Rubella German Measles Antibodies Panel IgG IgM Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day.
Price
KSh 2,457
First-line screen
Rubella German Measles Antibody IgG Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,404
First-line screen
Rubella German Measles Antibody IgM Test
Sample type
Serum (Blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,404
First-line screen
Rubella German Measles Avidity IgG Test
Sample type
A 2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum sample collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available the same day, provided the sample is collected on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday by 9 AM.
Price
KSh 1,357
First-line screen
Rubella Detection PCR Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL min.) plasma from 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube OR 3 mL (2 mL min.) CSF/Amniotic fluid in a sterile screw-capped container OR Nasopharyngeal swab.
Turnaround
6 DaysResults are typically available within 6 days.
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Rubella IgG Advantage Test
Sample type
Serum
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available the same day for samples collected by 9 am on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
Price
KSh 2,457
First-line screen
Streptococcus Group B Antigen Detection Test
Sample type
Vaginal and rectal swab.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,059
First-line screen
Torch DNA Detection Test
Sample type
4 mL (2 mL minimum) plasma from one Lavender top (EDTA) tube OR 3 mL (2 mL minimum) Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) or Amniotic fluid in a sterile screw-capped container. Ship refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Turnaround
8 DaysSample received daily by 11 am; Report available in 8 days.
Price
KSh 21,000
First-line screen
Torch Panel Avidity IgG Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DayResults typically available the same day if the sample is received by 9 am on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
Price
KSh 3,205
First-line screen
Torch Panel IgG IgM Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 5,850
First-line screen
Torch Panel IgG IgM Extended Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum from 1 SST tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one day.
Price
KSh 10,400
First-line screen
Torch Panel IgG Extended Test
Sample type
Serum (Blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 4,680
First-line screen
Torch Panel IgG Test
Sample type
Serum (Blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,042
First-line screen
Torch Panel IgM Extended Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Torch Panel IgM Test
Sample type
3 mL (minimum 1.5 mL) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,042
First-line screen
Toxoplasma Antibodies Panel IgG IgM Test
Sample type
Serum.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,340
First-line screen
Toxoplasma DNA Detection Test
Sample type
Blood (EDTA tube), Amniotic fluid, Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), Urine, Chorionic villus biopsy (CVS). Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Toxoplasma Antibody IgG Test
Sample type
Serum
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,357
First-line screen
Toxoplasma Antibody IgM Test
Sample type
Serum (Blood sample)
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,357
First-line screen
Toxoplasma Avidity IgG Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,357
First-line screen
Toxoplasma IgG Advantage Test
Sample type
3 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Same DayResults typically available on the same day if the sample is received by 9 AM on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
Price
KSh 2,457
First-line screen
RXFP2 Gene Cryptorchidism 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
Cytomegalovirus CMV Qualitative PCR
Sample type
Peripheral blood (EDTA tube), Plasma, Serum, Amniotic fluid, Cord blood. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
First-line screen
Rubella Qualitative PCR
Sample type
Peripheral blood, plasma, serum, amniotic fluid, or cord blood. Confirm specific sample type with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Infections in Pregnancy Monitoring 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 Infections in Pregnancy Monitoring?+
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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