Available tests, sample type, turnaround time, price and booking options
Test name
Test role
Sample type
Turnaround
Price
Booking
Abortion Panel Anti-HLA Antibodies Test
First-line screen
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube, 6 mL (4 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes, 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
1 WeekApproximately 1 week.
KSh 44,000
HLA A2 A02 Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
10–12 DaysResults are typically available within 10-12 days.
KSh 12,000
HLA AB Class 1 Typing Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 17,316
HLA ABC Class 1 Typing Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
10–12 Days
KSh 24,102
HLA B15 B15 Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
HLA B22 B22 Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
HLA B27 Qualitative PCR Test
First-line screen
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube).
Timing on request
KSh 9,000
HLA B38 B38 Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
10–12 DaysTypically 10-12 days.
KSh 12,000
HLA B5 B5152 Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
HLA B7 B07 Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
10–12 DaysResults are typically available within 10-12 days.
KSh 12,000
HLA B8 B08 Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) of whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL minimum) of whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
HLA C Locus Typing Any Antigen Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube. Sample must be shipped refrigerated. Do not freeze.
10–12 DaysThe typical turnaround time for this test is 10-12 days.
KSh 12,000
HLA Celiac Disease DRDQB1DQA1 Haplotype Association Including DQ2DQ8 Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in one Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in one Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one week.
KSh 16,000
HLA Cw6 C06 Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
10–12 DaysTypically available within 10-12 days.
KSh 12,000
HLA DP Typing Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube. Sample must be shipped refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Timing on request
KSh 14,040
HLA DQB1 Typing Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 10,062
HLA DR DQB1 Class II Typing Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 20,709
HLA DR Class II Typing Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
10–12 Days
KSh 17,316
HLA DR2 DRB102 Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
HLA DR3 DRB103 Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
10–12 DaysApproximately 10-12 days.
KSh 12,000
HLA DR4 DRB104 Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in one Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in one Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
10–12 Days
KSh 12,000
HLA DR5 DRB11112 Test
First-line screen
A blood sample is required for this test.
10–12 DaysResults are typically available within 10-12 days.
KSh 12,000
HLA DR7 DRB107 Test
First-line screen
Blood sample
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
HLA DSASAB Class I IgG Antibodies With C1q Screen Test
First-line screen
Serum. Confirm specific volume and collection tube requirements with the laboratory before booking.
10–12 DaysResults are typically available within 10-12 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
KSh 77,220
HLA Narcolepsy DRB1*15 DQB1*0602 DQA1*0102 Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 17,000
HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Class I Quantitative Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
10–12 DaysApproximately 10-12 days.
KSh 30,000
HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Screen Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
10–12 Days
KSh 17,000
HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Class II Quantitative Test
First-line screen
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Timing on request
KSh 30,000
HLA B Locus Typing Any Antigen Test
First-line screen
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Timing on request
KSh 12,000
HLA Cadaveric Crossmatch 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. Donor: 12 mL (10 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Yellow Top (ACD) tubes. A doctor’s prescription on letterhead with a stamp and recipient photograph is required.
Timing on request
KSh 5,500
First-line screen
Abortion Panel Anti-HLA Antibodies Test
Sample type
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST tube, 6 mL (4 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Lavender Top (EDTA) tubes, 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube.
Turnaround
1 WeekApproximately 1 week.
Price
KSh 44,000
First-line screen
HLA A2 A02 Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
10–12 DaysResults are typically available within 10-12 days.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA AB Class 1 Typing Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,316
First-line screen
HLA ABC Class 1 Typing Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
10–12 Days
Price
KSh 24,102
First-line screen
HLA B15 B15 Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA B22 B22 Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA B27 Qualitative PCR Test
Sample type
Blood sample (usually collected in an EDTA tube).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 9,000
First-line screen
HLA B38 B38 Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
10–12 DaysTypically 10-12 days.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA B5 B5152 Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA B7 B07 Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
10–12 DaysResults are typically available within 10-12 days.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA B8 B08 Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) of whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL minimum) of whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA C Locus Typing Any Antigen Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube. Sample must be shipped refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Turnaround
10–12 DaysThe typical turnaround time for this test is 10-12 days.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA Celiac Disease DRDQB1DQA1 Haplotype Association Including DQ2DQ8 Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in one Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in one Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
See timing detailsResults are typically available within one week.
Price
KSh 16,000
First-line screen
HLA Cw6 C06 Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
10–12 DaysTypically available within 10-12 days.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA DP Typing Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube. Sample must be shipped refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,040
First-line screen
HLA DQB1 Typing Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 10,062
First-line screen
HLA DR DQB1 Class II Typing Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 20,709
First-line screen
HLA DR Class II Typing Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
10–12 Days
Price
KSh 17,316
First-line screen
HLA DR2 DRB102 Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood collected in a Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in a Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA DR3 DRB103 Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
10–12 DaysApproximately 10-12 days.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA DR4 DRB104 Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in one Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in one Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
10–12 Days
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA DR5 DRB11112 Test
Sample type
A blood sample is required for this test.
Turnaround
10–12 DaysResults are typically available within 10-12 days.
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA DR7 DRB107 Test
Sample type
Blood sample
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA DSASAB Class I IgG Antibodies With C1q Screen Test
Sample type
Serum. Confirm specific volume and collection tube requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
10–12 DaysResults are typically available within 10-12 days. Confirm exact turnaround time with the laboratory before booking.
Price
KSh 77,220
First-line screen
HLA Narcolepsy DRB1*15 DQB1*0602 DQA1*0102 Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Class I Quantitative Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) of serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
10–12 DaysApproximately 10-12 days.
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Screen Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
10–12 Days
Price
KSh 17,000
First-line screen
HLA Panel Reactive IgG Antibodies PRA Class II Quantitative Test
Sample type
3 mL (1.5 mL minimum) serum collected in an SST tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 30,000
First-line screen
HLA B Locus Typing Any Antigen Test
Sample type
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube or 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 12,000
First-line screen
HLA Cadaveric Crossmatch 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. Donor: 12 mL (10 mL min.) whole blood in 2 Yellow Top (ACD) tubes. A doctor’s prescription on letterhead with a stamp and recipient photograph is required.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 5,500
Clinical context
Clinical testing guide & how to choose
Tests in HLA Typing for Transplant 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 HLA Typing for Transplant?+
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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