Radiology and Imaging Services is one of the specialised services offered at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital.
For enquiries call +254 723 103 564 or email [email protected].
Service charter: examinations, costs and duration
Costs are in Kenya shillings; durations are how long the examination usually takes.
Plain X-ray examinations
| Test | Cost (KSh) | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Head | 500 | 20 min |
| Cervical spine | 500 | 20 min |
| Sinuses | 500 | 20 min |
| Upper limbs | 400 | 20 min |
| Chest | 500 | 20 min |
| Abdomen | 500 | 30 min |
| Pelvis | 500 | 30 min |
| Lower limbs | 400 | 20 min |
| Mammogram | 2,500 | 45 min |
| OPG (dental) | 1,000 | 30 min |
Contrast examinations
| Test | Cost (KSh) | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Barium swallow | 2,500 | 45 min |
| Barium meal | 3,000 | 1 hour |
| HSG | 3,000 | 1 hour |
| MCU | 3,000 | 1 hour |
| IVU | 3,000 | 1 hour 30 min |
Ultrasound
| Test | Cost (KSh) | Time |
|---|---|---|
| General ultrasound | 1,000 | 30 min |
| Regional Doppler | 2,500 | 45 min |
CT scan
| Test | Cost (KSh) | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Brain | 4,500 | 2 hours |
| Head | 5,000 | 2 hours |
| Abdomen | 7,000 | 3 hours |
| Chest | 7,000 | 3 hours |
| Spine | 6,000 | 2 hours |
For other CT examinations (angiography, neck, limbs, pelvis and more), please ask the Radiology department for the current price.