Nx Gen Sequencing Cataract Test
- Sample type
- 10 mL (5 mL minimum) of whole blood collected in two Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes.
- Turnaround
- 45 Working Days Report available within 45 working days after sample receipt.
- Price
- KSh 57,330
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Congenital & Hereditary Cataracts
CRYAA/CRYBB/GJA3 Gene Panels
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- Free Pre-Test Counselor Guidance
- Nationwide & Home Sample Collection
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32 tests
CYP4V2 Gene Bietti Crystalline Corneoretinal Dystrophy Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
PITX3 Gene Cataract 11 Multiple Types Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
Crybb1 Gene Cataract Type 17 Multiple Types Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
CRYBA4 Gene Cataract Type 23 Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
WFS1 Gene Cataract Type 41 Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks Results are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
UNC45B Gene Cataract Type 43 Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
GCNT2 Gene Cataract Autosomal Dominant Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
Crybb3 Gene Cataract Autosomal Recessive Congenital Nuclear Type 2 Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
CRYAA Gene Cataract Autosomal Recessive Congenital Type 1 Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
FYCO1 Gene Cataract Autosomal Recessive Congenital Type 2 Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or a single drop of blood on an FTA card.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks Results are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
TDRD7 Gene Cataract Autosomal Recessive Congenital Type 4 Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA Card.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
AGK Gene Cataract Autosomal Recessive Type 38 Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
SORD Gene Cataract Congenital Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
SIL1 Gene Cataract Congenital Associated with Marinesco-Sjogren Syndrome Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks 3 to 4 Weeks.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
LIM2 Gene Cataract Cortical Pulverulent Late-Onset Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
Hsf4 Gene Cataract Lamellar Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
CryAB Gene Cataract Posterior Polar Type 2 Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- See timing details Confirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
Maf Gene Cataract Pulverulent or Cerulean with or without Microcornea Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
NHS Gene Cataract Xlinked Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks Results are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
GJA8 Gene Cataract-Microcornea Syndrome Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
IARS2 Gene Cataracts, Growth Hormone Deficiency, Sensory Neuropathy, Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Skeletal Dysplasia Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
ADAMTSL4 Gene Ectopia Lentis Et Pupillae Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
FBN1 Gene Ectopia Lentis Familial Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
ADAMTSL4 Gene Ectopia Lentis Isolated Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
- Sample type
- A blood sample (typically 5-10ml) is required. Please confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before collection.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
CTDP1 Gene Cataracts with Facial Dysmorphism and Neuropathy Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
GFER Gene Myopathy Mitochondrial Progressive with Congenital Cataract Hearing Loss and Developmental Delay Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume and collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
CRYAB Gene Myopathy Myofibrillar Fatal Infantile Hypertrophy AlphaB Crystallin-Related Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
CLPB Gene 3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria Type 7 with Cataracts Neurologic Involvement and Neutropenia Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
- Turnaround
- 4 Weeks Approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
- Price
- KSh 40,000
JAM3 Gene Hemorrhagic Destruction of the Brain Subependymal Calcification and Cataracts Genetic Test
- Sample type
- Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
- Turnaround
- Timing on request
- Price
- KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in Congenital & Hereditary Cataracts 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 Congenital & Hereditary Cataracts?
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.