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Pre-Transplant Workup Panels

Recipient & Donor Pretransplant Panels

Catalog role labels reflect current assignments. Test choice, timing and prices require clinician or laboratory confirmation.

  • KMLTTB Regulated Laboratory
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality System
  • Free Pre-Test Counselor Guidance
  • Nationwide & Home Sample Collection

Test comparison

8 tests

All diagnostic topics
First-line screen

Hair Transplant Panel A Test

Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 15,000
First-line screen

Hair Transplant Panel B With Covid Antibodies Test

Sample type
Blood sample.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 14,040
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 Panel 2 Test

Sample type
Blood sample (typically collected in EDTA tubes). Confirm specific requirements with the laboratory before booking.
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 47,970
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

Transplant Infectious Screening Profile Test

Sample type
Serum (SST tube), Whole Blood (Lavender Top/EDTA tubes), Urine (sterile container), Nasopharyngeal & Oropharyngeal swabs (Viral Transport Medium).
Turnaround
Timing on request
Price
KSh 35,000

Clinical context

Clinical testing guide & how to choose

Tests in Pre-Transplant Workup Panels 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 Pre-Transplant Workup Panels?

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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