07 Mar

EWSR1 (22q12) GENE REARRANGEMENT BY FISH

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Test Name

EWSR1 (22q12) GENE REARRANGEMENT BY FISH

Aliases

EWING/PNET REARRANGEMENTS, EWING SARCOMA BREAKPOINT REGION 1, EWING SARCOMA GENE REARRANGEMENT, PERIPHERAL NEUROECTODERMAL TUMOR GENE, ANGIOMATOID FIBROUS HISTIOCYTOMA GENE, CLEAR CELL SARCOMA GENE, DESMOPLASTIC SMALL ROUND CELL TUMOR GENE

Abbreviations

EWSR1 FISH, EWSR1 FUSION ASSAY, EWSR1 TRANSLOCATION TEST

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

ONCOLOGY

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

17

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

Labeled tumor positive formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) block with adequate residual tissue. Transport at room temperature (avoid excessive heat). Clinical history including exact tissue source/ anatomic site and original H&E report and if applicable immunohistochemical (IHC) findings must be provided.

Clinical Utility

Detects EWSR1 gene rearrangements diagnostic for Ewing sarcoma family tumors (ESFT), including Ewing sarcoma and peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET). Also identifies EWSR1 fusions in other malignancies: clear cell sarcoma (EWSR1/ATF1), desmoplastic small round cell tumor (EWSR1/WT1), extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma (EWSR1/NR4A3), and angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma. It does not identify the specific fusion partner. Applications: 1. Confirms diagnosis in small round blue cell tumors 2. Differentiates Ewing sarcoma family tumors from mimics. 3. Guides treatment decisions 4. Prognostic information Present in ~85-90% of Ewing sarcoma cases.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
07 Mar

HEPATITIS B SEROLOGY PANEL, EXPANDED

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Test Name

HEPATITIS B SEROLOGY PANEL, EXPANDED

Aliases

HEPATITIS B SEROLOGY PROFILE, CHRONIC HEPATITIS B SEROLOGY PANEL, ACUTE HEPATITIS B SEROLOGY PANEL

Abbreviations

HBV SEROLOGY PANEL, ACUTE HBV SEROLOGY PANEL, CHRONIC HBV SEROLOGY PANEL

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

5

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

3mL serum Components: HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HBc (total), anti-HBC (IgM), HBeAg, anti-HBe SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 2 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 month at -20°C. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 7 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 1 month at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 month at -20°C

Clinical Utility

The Hepatitis B Serology Panel assesses hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection status and immunity. This panel helps clinicians diagnose acute or chronic HBV infections, determine if a patient has recovered from past infection, evaluate vaccination status, where relevant determine infectivity and guide treatment decisions.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
07 Mar

BCR::ABL FISH

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Test Name

BCR::ABL FISH

Aliases

PHILADELPHIA CHROMOSOME

Abbreviations

BCR::ABL; BCR-ABL; BCR/ABL; T(9;22)

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

ONCOLOGY

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

Sample type: EDTA whole blood or bone marrow. Container/ preservative: Sodium heparin (dark green top) vacutainer. Sample volume: 3mL Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated If the order does not specify testing method, select PCR (MP2327) by default

Clinical Utility

Molecular tumor marker for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) useful in diagnosis of CML and treatment response monitoring.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

NEISSERIA GONORRHOEA (NG) PCR

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Test Name

NEISSERIA GONORRHOEA (NG) PCR

Aliases

GONORRHEA PCR, GONOCOCCUS PCR

Abbreviations

GC PCR, NG PCR

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

A variety of sample types may be submitted for this test e.g. 1 genital swab (endocervical, vaginal, urethral) or extragenital swab (e.g. conjunctival, throat/ pharyngeal, rectal) or at least 10mL FIRST MORNING or FIRST CATCH (first portion of urine) urine sample as indicated. Avoid urinating for at least 1 hour before urine sample collection. Manufacturer-approved NAAT/PCR swab transport tube (e.g., Aptima, Cobas, or equivalent) at room temperature, and special instructions are: Do not use cotton or calcium alginate swabs. Avoid contamination; follow kit-specific collection instructions. EXACT SAMPLE TYPE MUST BE SPECIFIED. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 2 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 2 DAYS at 2-8°C

Clinical Utility

Evaluates for gonorrhoea infection which may present as urethritis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), tubal pregnancy, infertility, newborn eye infection etc. It may also be asymptomatic.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® MENINGITIS/ ENCEPHALITIS (ME) PANEL

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Test Name

BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® MENINGITIS/ ENCEPHALITIS (ME) PANEL

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

1

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

CSF collected via lumbar puncture in sterile leak proof container. Refrigerate. NOT intended for use with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collected from indwelling medical devices (e.g., CSF shunts). Test performed at Scanlab ELDORET lab. Confirm with Eldoret lab before sending.

Clinical Utility

Multiplex molecular panel (multiplex PCR technology), which tests for 14 of the most common bacterial, viral, and yeast pathogens that cause central nervous system infections.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME (MDS) PANEL, FISH

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Test Name

MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME (MDS) PANEL, FISH

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

12

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

3mL blood or bone marrow aspirate in SODIUM heparin (green top) vacutainer PROMPTLY DELIVERED to the lab. Bone marrow volume must not be <1mL. Blood volume must not be <2mL. Clinical history is required. Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen. Do not freeze.

Clinical Utility

Identifying and tracking known chromosome abnormalities in patients with MDS and monitoring response to therapy.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) PANEL

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Test Name

BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) PANEL

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

1

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

Preserved stool specimen i.e. stool in Cary Blair medium.

Clinical Utility

Diagnosis of infections caused by Campylobacter species, C. difficile, Plesiomonas shigelloides, Salmonella species, Vibrio species, Vibrio cholerae, Yersinia species, enteroaggregative Escherichia coli, enteropathogenic E coli, enterotoxigenic E coli, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, E. coli O157, Shigella/Enteroinvasive E coli, Cryptosporidium species, Cyclospora cayetanensis, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, adenovirus F 40/41, astrovirus, norovirus, rotavirus, and sapovirus.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® PNEUMONIA (PN) PANEL

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Test Name

BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® PNEUMONIA (PN) PANEL

Aliases

BIOFIRE FILMARRAY PNEUMONIA PANEL (LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT)

Abbreviations

BIOFIRE PN PANEL

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

1

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

2mL of endotracheal secretions/ bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)/ sputum in sterile leak proof container. Clinical history is required. Keep samples refrigerated. Test performed at Scanlab ELDORET lab. Confirm with Eldoret lab before sending.

Clinical Utility

Multiplex molecular panel (multiplex PCR technology), which tests for 18 bacteria, 8 viruses associated with lower respiratory tract infections including hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia and 7 antimicrobial resistance genes.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

IDH1 AND IDH2 MUTATION ANALYSES

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Test Name

IDH1 AND IDH2 MUTATION ANALYSES

Aliases

ISOCITRATE DEHYDROGENASE 1 AND 2 (IDH1/IDH2) MUTATION ANALYSIS

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

ONCOLOGY

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

2

TAT Units

WEEKS

Test Requirements

Formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue with at least 20 percent tumor burden. The site of biopsy, clinical history, contact details of the attending doctor and original H&E report are MANDATORY. For AML cases, bone marrow or peripheral blood in EDTA (refrigerated) may be submitted for analysis. Clinical details including PBF/ bone marrow report and contact details of the attending doctor are MANDATORY.

Clinical Utility

IDH1 and IDH2 mutation status may be useful for diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of eligibility for targeted therapy in certain solid tumors, including central nervous system tumors (e.g. gliomas), acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and cholangiocarcinoma.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

DNA SIBLING TEST (FOUR SIBLINGS)

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Test Name

DNA SIBLING TEST (FOUR SIBLINGS)

Aliases

SIBLING DNA TEST (FOUR SIBLINGS)

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

KINSHIP TESTING

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

3

TAT Units

WEEKS

Test Requirements

For EACH alleged sibling: Passport photo, ID copy (birth certificate in case of minors) & signed consent form. Consent, passport photo and ID copy of a parent is mandatory where the alleged sibling is a minor. Not intended for medicolegal purposes which requires a court order. EDTA whole blood sample of each person tested with appropriate labeling.

Clinical Utility

Testing the relationship between alleged siblings to assess if they are biologically related as siblings i.e. full siblings, half siblings or unrelated. Sibling tests can also be used to provide reliable parentage testing when one parent is deceased or unavailable. If parent(s) are available for testing, the DNA paternity or maternity test is preferred over the DNA sibling test. Adding a known parent’s DNA sample improves accuracy by eliminating genetic material from one side of the family.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
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