The moment you suspect you might be pregnant can be emotionally loaded. And whether the thought fills you with joy or subtle nervousness, the next step is often clear and obvious; to get clarity from a pregnancy test. For most women, home self-test pregnancy kits are the initial option because of the convenience and quick results they offer.
If you go to a pharmacy or an online store and want to buy a pregnancy test kit, you’re likely to be presented with a variety of options to choose from depending on things such as cost, mode of testing, advanced features, and so on. With so many options to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed about making the wrong choice, especially during such a sensitive moment.
This article breaks down the pregnancy testing kit price in Kenya and the different types available in pharmacies, as well as how Malaica can help if you get the double lines.
Types of Pregnancy Test Kits in Kenya
When a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining, a woman’s body starts producing a hormone called Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG). Test kits work by detecting traces of hCG in urine and blood where the hormone is most concentrated.
Urine pregnancy test kit prices are affordable but some can be pricey depending on the type, brand, and how early they can detect hCG. Blood kits, on the other hand, tend to be more sensitive and can give positive results even before a missed period. Because of this, blood pregnancy testing kit prices in Kenya are higher than urine-based tests.
Pregnancy test kits also vary depending on how to use them, the testing technology, and results display.
- Dip-strips: A thin strip of plastic covered with chemical materials on one side that you dip in collected urine and wait for 3-5 minutes for the results. Strips are the cheapest pregnancy test kits in Kenya, retailing from ksh.50 in local pharmacies.
- Midstream sticks: Instead of a collection cup, midstream pregnancy test kits have an absorbent tip that you place directly into the urine stream and then lay flat for the results.
- Cassette test kits: With a cassette pregnancy testing kit, you collect urine and then use a pipette to place a few drops into the small part labelled “S” for sample.
- Digital test kits: The difference between digital kits and the rest is that instead of lines, the former have a screen that displays “Pregnant” and “Not Pregnant” or other symbols to show results.
Pregnancy Testing Kit Prices in Kenya
Pregnancy testing kit prices in Kenya differ based on the testing technology, brand, where you’re buying, and the type of kit. Here are some popular options you’re likely to find whether you go to a physical pharmacy or an online store selling pregnancy test kits in Kenya:
Erovita
The Erovita range of pregnancy tests are common in pharmacies, especially dip strips. They also have a midstream testing kit and an early detect kit which promises results 4 days before a missed period.
Erovita dip strips range from Ksh.50 in local pharmacies, midstream kits start from Ksh.300-700, and the early detect type starts from Ksh.1000.
Laborex
Laborex is an equally popular brand in Kenyan pharmacies and online stores, with dipstrips being more common. They’re best used after a missed period and with the first urine of the day. In local pharmacies, a Laborex pregnancy test strips costs Ksh.50 and can be slightly more on online stores.
Clear Blue
Clearblue is an international brand with a range of pregnancy test kits available in Kenya. Additional features often found in these kits include early detection until 6 days before a missed period and weeks estimation. Clearblue pregnancy testing kits prices in Kenya are higher than the rest ranging from Ksh1200 to 3500 depending on the features.
B Sure
B Sure has both urine and blood self-test pregnancy kits. The urine kits mostly come in dip strips, while B Sure’s blood pregnancy test comes in cassette form. The cost of B Sure’s pregnancy strips is Ksh.50 each while the blood test kit retails at Ksh.300 in most online stores.
Accufast
Accufast pregnancy testing kits in Kenya come in midstream and cassette types. They’re all urine-based and some have features such as early detection and an indicator of how far along you are in weeks. The cassette is cheapest at Ksh135-200 while the Accufast midstream ranges from Ksh.250-800 depending on the features.
Start Your Pregnancy Journey With Malaica
Getting a positive result from your pregnancy test is exciting if you were looking to get pregnant. It marks the beginning of a beautiful journey growing another life, but it can also be strife with health challenges. You need a maternal health care hospital dedicated to your holistic wellbeing from the moment you find out you’re pregnant until postnatal.
Curious about how our doctors at Malaica can help in creating an empowering pregnancy journey for you? Call us at +254 746 610643 or book an appointment to learn this and more.