Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Myo6 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 22 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
SIX1 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 23 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
SLC17A8 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 25 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One Drop Blood on FTA Card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
KSh 40,000
GRHL2 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 28 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
KCNQ4 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 2A Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GJB3 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 2B Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
KSh 40,000
TMC1 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 36 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
DSPP Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 39 with Dentinogenesis Type 1 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
GJB2 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 3A Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
GJB6 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 3B 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
MYH14 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 4 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before sample collection.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
CRYM Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 40 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CCDC50 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 44 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
Myo1A Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 48 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CEACAM16 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 4B Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
GSDME Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 5 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
POU4F3 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 52 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
WFS1 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 6 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
DIABLO Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 64 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
TBC1D24 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 65 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
Coch Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 9 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
GJB3 Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
SUN1 Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
CDH23 Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Type 12 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
GIPC3 Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Type 15 Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
See timing detailsConfirm turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 40,000
STRC Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Type 16 Genetic Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
USH1C Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Type 18 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
GJB2 Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Type 1A Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
KSh 40,000
GJB6 Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Type 1B Genetic Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Timing on request
KSh 40,000
MYO7A Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Type 2 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
First-line screen
Myo6 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 22 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SIX1 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 23 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SLC17A8 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 25 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube), Extracted DNA, or One Drop Blood on FTA Card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GRHL2 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 28 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
First-line screen
KCNQ4 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 2A 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
First-line screen
GJB3 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 2B Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, extracted DNA, or one drop of blood on an FTA card.
Turnaround
4 Weeks3 to 4 Weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TMC1 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 36 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
DSPP Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 39 with Dentinogenesis 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
First-line screen
GJB2 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 3A Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GJB6 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 3B 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
MYH14 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 4 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in an EDTA tube) or extracted DNA. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before sample collection.
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
CRYM Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 40 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
First-line screen
CCDC50 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 44 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
Myo1A Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 48 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
CEACAM16 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 4B Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksApproximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GSDME Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 5 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
POU4F3 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 52 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
WFS1 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 6 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
DIABLO Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 64 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample, Extracted DNA, or One drop of blood on an FTA card. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
TBC1D24 Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 65 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample (collection kit provided). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
Coch Gene Deafness Autosomal Dominant Type 9 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
First-line screen
GJB3 Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or saliva sample. Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
SUN1 Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive 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
First-line screen
CDH23 Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Type 12 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. 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
GIPC3 Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Type 15 Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (EDTA tube) or Saliva sample. 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
STRC Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Type 16 Genetic Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test. Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
USH1C Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Type 18 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
GJB2 Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Type 1A Genetic Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube). Confirm with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
4 WeeksResults are typically available within 3 to 4 weeks.
Price
KSh 40,000
First-line screen
GJB6 Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Type 1B 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
First-line screen
MYO7A Gene Deafness Autosomal Recessive Type 2 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 Genetic Hearing Loss & Deafness 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 Genetic Hearing Loss & Deafness?+
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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