Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
AFP Alpha Fetoprotein Maternal Test
First-line screen
Maternal serum (blood sample).
Timing on request
KSh 1,872
Antenatal Panel 1 Test
First-line screen
6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes, 2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube, 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST, 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of random urine.
See timing detailsSamples collected by 9 AM will typically have results available the next day.
KSh 7,000
Antenatal Panel Basic Test
First-line screen
3 mL whole blood in Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, 2 mL plasma in Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube, 3 mL serum in SST tube, 10 mL random urine.
Timing on request
KSh 3,276
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
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 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 Prenatal Screening Panel Chromosomes 13 18 21 X Y Test
First-line screen
10 mL (minimum 7 mL) of amniotic fluid collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Timing on request
KSh 24,102
FMF First Trimester Screen Test
First-line screen
Maternal blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Free Beta HCG Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (serum or plasma).
See timing detailsTypically available within one day.
KSh 1,614
Immunohistochemistry Germ Cell Tumour Panel Test
First-line screen
Tumor tissue sample, preferably in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Timing on request
KSh 1,755
Inhibin B Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Same DayReport available on the same day if the sample is received by Monday 9 am.
KSh 7,000
Maternal Serum Screen 2 Advanced Reflex to Maternal Blood for Fetal DNA MBFD Chromosome 21 Test
First-line screen
Maternal blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 7,000
Maternal Serum Screen 2 Dual Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Timing on request
KSh 5,031
Maternal Serum Screen 3 Triple Test
First-line screen
Maternal blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 6,318
Maternal Serum Screen 4 Quadruple Test
First-line screen
Maternal blood sample (serum).
Timing on request
KSh 9,000
Ovarian Cancer Panel Test
First-line screen
Blood sample.
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day if samples are submitted by 9 AM.
KSh 9,000
Pappa Pregnancy Associated Plasma Proteina Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Timing on request
KSh 2,106
Pregnancy Test Urine Test
First-line screen
First-morning urine sample is preferred for optimal accuracy.
Timing on request
KSh 421
Prenatal Diagnosis Panel 1 Chorionic Villus Biopsy Test
First-line screen
Chorionic Villus Biopsy (CVS) sample.
5 DaysResults are typically available within 5 days.
KSh 93,600
Prenatal Diagnosis Panel 2 Amniotic Fluid Test
First-line screen
10 mL (minimum 7 mL) of amniotic fluid collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
10 DaysResults are typically available within 10 days.
KSh 11,700
CA8 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia and Mental Retardation with or without Quadrupedal Locomotion Type 3 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
KSh 40,000
VLDLR Gene Cerebellar Hypoplasia and Mental Retardation with or without Quadrupedal Locomotion Type 1 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
Chromosomes 13 & 21
First-line screen
Amniotic fluid, Chorionic villi sample (CVS), or Cord blood.
3–4 DaysTypically 3-4 days.
KSh 12,000
Double Marker
First-line screen
Maternal blood sample.
Timing on request
KSh 6,000
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
First-line screen
AFP Alpha Fetoprotein Maternal Test
Sample type
Maternal serum (blood sample).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,872
First-line screen
Antenatal Panel 1 Test
Sample type
6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes, 2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube, 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST, 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of random urine.
Turnaround
See timing detailsSamples collected by 9 AM will typically have results available the next day.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Antenatal Panel Basic Test
Sample type
3 mL whole blood in Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, 2 mL plasma in Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube, 3 mL serum in SST tube, 10 mL random urine.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 3,276
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
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 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 Prenatal Screening Panel Chromosomes 13 18 21 X Y Test
Sample type
10 mL (minimum 7 mL) of amniotic fluid collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 24,102
First-line screen
FMF First Trimester Screen Test
Sample type
Maternal blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Free Beta HCG Test
Sample type
Blood sample (serum or plasma).
Turnaround
See timing detailsTypically available within one day.
Price
KSh 1,614
First-line screen
Immunohistochemistry Germ Cell Tumour Panel Test
Sample type
Tumor tissue sample, preferably in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block.
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,755
First-line screen
Inhibin B Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum from 1 Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Same DayReport available on the same day if the sample is received by Monday 9 am.
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Maternal Serum Screen 2 Advanced Reflex to Maternal Blood for Fetal DNA MBFD Chromosome 21 Test
Sample type
Maternal blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 7,000
First-line screen
Maternal Serum Screen 2 Dual Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 5,031
First-line screen
Maternal Serum Screen 3 Triple Test
Sample type
Maternal blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 6,318
First-line screen
Maternal Serum Screen 4 Quadruple Test
Sample type
Maternal blood sample (serum).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Ovarian Cancer Panel Test
Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available on the same day if samples are submitted by 9 AM.
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
Pappa Pregnancy Associated Plasma Proteina Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 2,106
First-line screen
Pregnancy Test Urine Test
Sample type
First-morning urine sample is preferred for optimal accuracy.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 421
First-line screen
Prenatal Diagnosis Panel 1 Chorionic Villus Biopsy Test
Sample type
Chorionic Villus Biopsy (CVS) sample.
Turnaround
5 DaysResults are typically available within 5 days.
Price
KSh 93,600
First-line screen
Prenatal Diagnosis Panel 2 Amniotic Fluid Test
Sample type
10 mL (minimum 7 mL) of amniotic fluid collected in a sterile, screw-capped container.
Turnaround
10 DaysResults are typically available within 10 days.
Price
KSh 11,700
First-line screen
CA8 Gene Cerebellar Ataxia and Mental Retardation with or without Quadrupedal Locomotion Type 3 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
VLDLR Gene Cerebellar Hypoplasia and Mental Retardation with or without Quadrupedal Locomotion Type 1 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
Chromosomes 13 & 21
Sample type
Amniotic fluid, Chorionic villi sample (CVS), or Cord blood.
Turnaround
3–4 DaysTypically 3-4 days.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
Double Marker
Sample type
Maternal blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 6,000
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
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Prenatal Screening Panels (Double/Triple/Quad Marker) 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 Prenatal Screening Panels (Double/Triple/Quad Marker)?+
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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