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The hormonal Profile Test price in Kenya can cost up-to KES 33,949 and can take up-to 3 days. The hormonal Profile Test is a panel of tests done to check on puberty, fertility, menopause and any other related conditions.
These panel of tests varies for both men and women. For men, the hormonal Profile Test includes Testosterone test which is quantified as either total or free, Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), SHBG, Free Androgen Index, DHEA Sulphate, Prolactin, & Glucose.
The female panel consists of E2 (estradiol), LH (luteinizing hormone), FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), Progesterone, Free Androgen Index (includes SHBG, Testosterone and Free Testosterone), DHEAS (dehydroepiandrostenedione sulfate), AMH (anti-Mullerian hormone) and Prolactin.
With increasing rates in sexuality and hormonal conditions such as infertility, hormonal imbalance, PCOS and endometriosis, many people are in need of the hormonal profile test. However, it has been realized that its mostly offered by private owned laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment and machines to conduct these tests.
Hormonal profile test price in Kenya across various hospitals
There is little information on the hormonal profile test price in Kenya on most public laboratories. But in this article, we will compare the price of the hormonal Profile Test in some of the laboratories in Kenya.
- Cerba Lancet Africa Laboratories. For males the test costs KES 19,949 and for women it costs KES 33,949 and takes 2-3 days. They are located in Upperhill, Nairobi and in 14 major counties across the country.
- Metropolis laboratories Africa. With their headquarters in India, they are NABQL certified. In Kenya, they are located in Upper hill Nairobi. The price for the test is KES 4,400 for males and KES 5,500 for females. They offer home sample collection services.
- The University of Nairobi medical School laboratory also offers the hormonal profile test. The tests cost KES3,000 for the males and KES 7,500/- for females. The laboratory is located at the University grounds.
- Labtestzote laboratories charges around KES 11,300/- for the male hormonal profile and KES 19,500/- for the female hormonal profile. They are located at Hurlingum court, Argwings Khodhek road, Nairobi. They have an online system where you can request for the test and any other relevant information.
- Pathcare Kenya laboratories, have high standards of testing. Located on 6th Parklands Avenue, Regal Plaza, ground floor, they offer the hormonal profile test but the price is not shown in their website. However, through an email enquiry one can know the price of the test.
- The Meditest hospital charges KES 25,000/- for the female hormonal profile and KES 22,000 for the male counterparts. They are located in Sclaters House, Parklands Road, Nairobi.
Factors to consider before taking a hormonal profile test would include:
- Ability to afford the tests. As seen above, the prices range from as low as KES 3000 to as high as KES 33000. To each his own.
- Personal Preference: each person has their own preference on whom to choose as their medical provider and as such can seek this test service from them, whether private or a public laboratory
- Turnaround time. The hormonal profile test can take 1-3 days depending on the individual tests being done in the panel, together with collection criteria. Depending on ones need, one can choose a laboratory that meets those needs
- Location. Its more convenient to get this test in a laboratory closer to you than one that is far away.
- Credibility of results. Its important to choose a laboratory with high standards of quality in testing services to encourage trust and confidence in the results given.
In summary, the hormonal profile test covers a range of tests that check of functionality of different hormones that affect puberty, fertility and menopause. The hormonal profile test price in Kenya varies from one laboratory to the next and the choice of a preferred laboratory is dependent on many factors.
