Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
C3 C4 Complement Panel Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
See timing detailsDaily.
KSh 2,925
Csf Leakage Evaluation Nasalear Discharge Test
First-line screen
Two samples are required: 1 mL (minimum) of nasal or ear discharge collected in a sterile, screw-capped container, and 1 mL (minimum) of serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Same DayResults are typically available same-day for samples submitted by 9 am on Mondays and Thursdays.
KSh 15,000
Culture Aerobic Nasal Test
First-line screen
Nasal swab collected in a special Aerobic Transport Medium.
Timing on request
KSh 1,872
Culture Diphtheria Test
First-line screen
Nasal or throat swab (mucus membrane of pharynx/tonsils) obtained by rubbing over affected/localized lesion, in Amies transport medium.
3 DaysReport available in 3 days. Sample must be received daily by 3:30 pm.
KSh 2,714
Fluid Examination Routine CSF Nasal Fluid Test
First-line screen
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and/or Nasal fluid. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 936
HLA Pretransplant Workup Non Sensitized Recipient Panel1 Test
First-line screen
Recipient: 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST AND 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube. Collect specimen preferably 48 hours after dialysis. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. A doctor's prescription on the letterhead with 1 photograph each of recipient and donor duly stamped AND a Consent form for HLA Typing for Solid organ transplant (Form 33) is mandatory.
Timing on request
KSh 44,460
HLA Pretransplant Workup Sensitized Recipient Panel 3 Test
First-line screen
12 mL (10 mL minimum) whole blood in 2 Yellow Top (ACD) tubes; 4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 46,098
HLA Pretransplant Workup Sensitized Recipient Panel 4 Test
First-line screen
6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube, 9 mL (6 mL min.) serum from 3 SST's, 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube, 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 137,358
HLA Pretransplant Workup Sensitized Recipient Panel 5 Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 90,090
Comprehensive Ear Nose Throat Panel Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Lrrc6 Gene Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Type 19 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
RSPH1 Gene Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Type 24 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
LAMA3 Gene Laryngoonychocutaneous Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
ZSWIM6 Gene Acromelic Frontonasal Dysostosis Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
EFNB1 Gene Craniofrontonasal Syndrome Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Extracted DNA or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
ALX3 Gene Frontonasal Dysplasia Type 1 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific volume and collection tube requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
ALX4 Gene Frontonasal Dysplasia Type 2 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (specific collection kit). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Vestibular Hypofunction Test
First-line screen
This test does not require a biological specimen.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
C3 C4 Complement Panel Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsDaily.
Price
KSh 2,925
First-line screen
Csf Leakage Evaluation Nasalear Discharge Test
Sample type
Two samples are required: 1 mL (minimum) of nasal or ear discharge collected in a sterile, screw-capped container, and 1 mL (minimum) of serum collected in a Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Turnaround
Same DayResults are typically available same-day for samples submitted by 9 am on Mondays and Thursdays.
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen
Culture Aerobic Nasal Test
Sample type
Nasal swab collected in a special Aerobic Transport Medium.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 1,872
First-line screen
Culture Diphtheria Test
Sample type
Nasal or throat swab (mucus membrane of pharynx/tonsils) obtained by rubbing over affected/localized lesion, in Amies transport medium.
Turnaround
3 DaysReport available in 3 days. Sample must be received daily by 3:30 pm.
Price
KSh 2,714
First-line screen
Fluid Examination Routine CSF Nasal Fluid Test
Sample type
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and/or Nasal fluid. Confirm specific sample type required with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 936
First-line screen
HLA Pretransplant Workup Non Sensitized Recipient Panel1 Test
Sample type
Recipient: 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST AND 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube. Collect specimen preferably 48 hours after dialysis. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. A doctor's prescription on the letterhead with 1 photograph each of recipient and donor duly stamped AND a Consent form for HLA Typing for Solid organ transplant (Form 33) is mandatory.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 44,460
First-line screen
HLA Pretransplant Workup Sensitized Recipient Panel 3 Test
Sample type
12 mL (10 mL minimum) whole blood in 2 Yellow Top (ACD) tubes; 4 mL (2 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 46,098
First-line screen
HLA Pretransplant Workup Sensitized Recipient Panel 4 Test
Sample type
6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube, 9 mL (6 mL min.) serum from 3 SST's, 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube, 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 137,358
First-line screen
HLA Pretransplant Workup Sensitized Recipient Panel 5 Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube). Confirm specific volume requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 90,090
First-line screen
Comprehensive Ear Nose Throat Panel 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
Lrrc6 Gene Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Type 19 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
RSPH1 Gene Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Type 24 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
LAMA3 Gene Laryngoonychocutaneous 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
First-line screen
ZSWIM6 Gene Acromelic Frontonasal Dysostosis Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
EFNB1 Gene Craniofrontonasal Syndrome Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or 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
ALX3 Gene Frontonasal Dysplasia Type 1 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm specific volume and collection tube requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
ALX4 Gene Frontonasal Dysplasia Type 2 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (specific collection kit). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Vestibular Hypofunction Test
Sample type
This test does not require a biological specimen.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in ENT Disorders (Sinusitis, Vertigo & Voice) 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 ENT Disorders (Sinusitis, Vertigo & Voice)?+
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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