06 Mar

LEISHMANIA (KALA-AZAR), rK39 SEROLOGY TEST

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Test Name

LEISHMANIA (KALA-AZAR), rK39 SEROLOGY TEST

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

KALA-AZAR

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

168

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour. REFER SAMPLE FOR TESTING TO CHEMALINGOT IN TIATY, BARINGO COUNTY - CONTACT PERSON JOEL KIPTURMET - 0728388004 SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 48 hours at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 14 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 years at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Evaluation of leishmaniasis. Kala-Azar

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

VDRL, CSF

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Test Name

VDRL, CSF

Aliases

VENEREAL DISEASE RESEARCH LABORATORY TEST

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

2

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

CSF in sterile, leak proof container. SAMPLE TYPE: If multiple CSF tests are required, minimum is 5ml divided between 3-4 sequentially labelled tubes. When this is done, tube 1 is used for chemical & serological tests. Further details on this can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrqeWtceFek&t=14s

Clinical Utility

Evaluation for neurosyphilis

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

H. PYLORI ANTIBODIES (SERUM)

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Test Name

H. PYLORI ANTIBODIES (SERUM)

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

2

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour.

Clinical Utility

Diagnose previous or ongoing H. pylori infection.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

PHADIATOP ALLERGEN SCREENING (>5 YEARS OLD), WITH IgE

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Test Name

PHADIATOP ALLERGEN SCREENING (>5 YEARS OLD), WITH IgE

Aliases

INHALANT ALLERGY BLOOD TEST WITH TOTAL IgE (ADULTS)

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

ALLERGY

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

5

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

3ml of Serum in Gel or Plain vacutainer. Test components: Phadiatop, IgE.

Clinical Utility

Screening of allergy from inhalant allergens (aeroallergens).

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

PHADIATOP ALLERGEN SCREENING (≤5 YEARS OLD), WITH IgE

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Test Name

PHADIATOP ALLERGEN SCREENING (≤5 YEARS OLD), WITH IgE

Aliases

INHALANT ALLERGY BLOOD TEST WITH TOTAL IgE (CHILDREN)

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

ALLERGY

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

3ml of Serum in Gel or Plain vacutainer. Test components: Phadiatop, IgE.

Clinical Utility

Screening of allergy from inhalant allergens (aeroallergens).

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

VARICELLA ZOSTER IgG

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Test Name

VARICELLA ZOSTER IgG

Aliases

CHICKENPOX IGG ANTIBODY TEST, HERPES ZOSTER IGG, SHINGLES IGG ANTIBODY, VARICELLA IMMUNITY TEST, VARICELLA IGG ANTIBODY TEST

Abbreviations

VZV IGG, HZV IGG

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 2 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 14 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 YEAR at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Test detects antibodies indicating immunity to the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox and shingles. It helps confirm past infection or successful vaccination, guiding clinical decisions in cases of exposure risk, pre-pregnancy screening, or immunocompromised patients. Positive results suggest long-term immunity, while negative results may indicate susceptibility to infection.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
06 Mar

TPHA

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Test Name

TPHA

Aliases

TREPONEMA PALLIDUM HEMAGGLUTINATION ASSAY

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

4

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 2 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 14 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 YEAR at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Highly sensitive and specific for current or past infection with syphilis.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
05 Mar

TORCH 10

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Test Name

TORCH 10

Aliases

TORCH 10 ANTIBODIES (IGG & IGM)

Abbreviations

TORCH

Test Classification

PANEL (PACKAGES)

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

7

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

2-3mL serum. Centrifuge SST (serum gel tubes) within 1-2 hours of collection. Centrifuge red top vacutainers and aliquot serum within 1-2 hours of collection. The separation vial must be labelled with at least 2 patient identifiers and the sample type. Test components: Toxoplasma IgG & IgM, Rubella IgG & IgM, CMV IgG & IgM, HSV 1 IgG & IgM, HSV 2 IgG & IgM. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 2 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 14 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 YEAR at -20°C

Clinical Utility

The TORCH panel screens for infections that can cause serious complications in pregnant women and newborns. It tests for IgG and IgM antibodies for Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV 1) and Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV). This panel helps identify maternal infections that could lead to congenital abnormalities or pregnancy complications. It's crucial for prenatal care, allowing early intervention to prevent or manage potential fetal infections. The results guide pregnancy management, delivery decisions, and newborn care strategies.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
05 Mar

EPSTEIN BARR VIRUS (EBV) PANEL (EBNA IgG, VCA IgG & VCA IgM)

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Test Name

EPSTEIN BARR VIRUS (EBV) PANEL (EBNA IgG, VCA IgG & VCA IgM)

Aliases

INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS PANEL, EBV SEROLOGY PROFILE

Abbreviations

EBV

Test Classification

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

168

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour. Components (3): EBNA IgG, VCA IgG & VCA IgM SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 2 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 14 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 YEAR at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Assessment of EBV infection or exposure.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
05 Mar

TRIPLE SEROLOGY PACKAGE

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Test Name

TRIPLE SEROLOGY PACKAGE

Aliases

HIV, HBV, HCV VIRAL MARKER PROFILE

Abbreviations

H3 VIRAL MARKER PROFILE

Test Classification

PANEL (PACKAGES)

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

3

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

2mL serum Components (3): HIV RDT, HBsAg RDT, HCV antibody RDT If doctor specifies ELISA, do NOT pick this code. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Ambient ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 1 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 6 weeks at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Pre-dialysis assessment.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026
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