How To Get An Optimal Dx Report

Transform your blood-test results into clear, actionable insights

Wondering what your lab results actually mean? At Epicentre, your test doesn’t just give numbers — it comes with an ODx Functional Health Report that interprets your biomarkers within optimal ranges and shows you what steps you can take next (not just “normal/abnormal”).

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Steps To Get An Optimal Dx Report With Epicentre

1. Book a Test

First, choose where you’d like to test:

  • Visit one of our walk-in labs (Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg)

We’ll guide you through the simple booking process — fast, secure, and no referral needed.

Our ODX Packages

  • ODX Ultimate Package

    Includes: Glucose, HBA1C, Insulin- fasting, C-Peptide, U&E and Electrolytes, Amylase, Lipase, UA, LFT, LDH, Iron Serum, Ferritin, Lipogram, Apolipoprotein A/B, TSH, FT4, FT3, Fibrinogen, CRP, CRP Ultrasensitive, Homocysteine, Vit D3, Vit B12, FBC, Calcium, Phosphate, Magnesium, Magnesium RBC, DHEA S, Cortisol Serum, Oestradiol, Testosterone, Free Testosterone, Progesterone, SHGB, FBC, Copper, Zinc

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • ODX Vital Package

    Includes: Glucose, HBA1C, U&E and Electrolytes, LFT, LDH, Ferritin, Lipogram, TSH, FT4, CRP, Vit B12, Vit D3, FBC

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • ODX Max Package

    Includes: Glucose, HBA1C, Insulin- fasting, U&E and Electrolytes, UA, LFT, LDH, Serum Iron, Ferritin, Transferrin, Lipogram, Apolipoprotein A/B, TSH, FT4, FT3, Fibrinogen, CRP, CRP Ultrasensitive, Homocysteine, Vit D3, Vit B12, Calcium, Phosphate, Magnesium, Magnesium RBC, DHEA Sulphate, Cortisol Serum, Oestradiol, Total Testosterone, SHBG, FBC, ESR

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

2. Provide Your Sample

At our lab or at home, you’ll collect the sample you need (blood, urine, swab or stool, depending on the test package). Your sample is processed in our accredited lab using validated methods and QA/QC systems to ensure accuracy.

3. Analysis & ODx Report Generation

Once your results are in the lab:

  • Your biomarkers are run through Epicentre’s ODx algorithm, which maps results against “optimal ranges” rather than only “normal vs. abnormal”.
  • The output is a colour-coded, easy-read report that shows you which physiological systems are functioning well, which are borderline, and where you may need intervention.
  • You receive : the raw results + ODx interpretation + practitioner-ready summary + lifestyle/nutrient support suggestions.

4. Receive & Review Your Report

Having your report is just the start; the real value comes when you act:

  • Address flagged systems (diet, lifestyle, supplementation, doctor follow-up)
  • Retest annually (or as advised) to measure improvement and refine your plan
  • Use the ODx colour-coded visuals to track progress and motivate health changes

5. Take Action & Track Your Progress

You’ll receive your report securely via email or WhatsApp (or both), typically within days.

The report is designed for you to understand, not just your doctor. It highlights:

  • Systems under stress (metabolic, hormonal, immune)
  • Key nutrient deficiencies
  • Trends over time (if you’ve tested previously)
  • Clear next-step suggestions: what to optimise now, what to monitor later

Why the ODx Report Makes a Difference

Ordinary lab reports typically only display reference ranges. ODx utilises optimal ranges to detect early imbalances before they develop into a disease. The visual layout and clear explanation reduce confusion and support better decision-making. Because your test is processed in the same rigorous lab environment as all our diagnostics, you get both scientific reliability and practical clarity.

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Ditch confusing lab reports. Get one that makes sense and helps you act.

Our Popular Packages

  • Complete Gut Profile

    Includes: Akkermansia muciniphila, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium genus, Bifidobacterium lactis, Bifidobacterium longum, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus gasseri, Lactobacillus genus, Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Roseburia hominis, Streptococcus thermophilus, Bacteroides fragilis, Escherichia coli, Prevotella genus, Bacteroides genus, Candida albicans, Clostridium difficile, Enterococcus faecalis, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Campylobacter spp., Clostridioides difficile, Plesiomonas shigelloides, Salmonella spp., Yersinia enterocolitica, Vibrio spp., Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC), Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC), Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC), Shiga-like E. coli (STEC), Shigella/ E. coli (EIEC), Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora cayetanensis, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, Helicobacter pylori.

    Lab results in 5-7 working days. No referral required

  • Gut Essentials Test

    Includes: Akkermansia muciniphila, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium genus, Bifidobacterium lactis, Bifidobacterium longum, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus gasseri, Lactobacillus genus, Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Roseburia hominis, Streptococcus thermophilus

    Lab results in 5-7 working days. No referral required

  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Package

    Includes: E. coli, E. faecalis, C. albicans, C. albicans, C. dubliniensis, C. glabrata, C. krusei, C. lusitaniae, Candida parapsilosis, C. tropicalis, S. aureus S. agalactiae

    Lab results in 5 to 7 working days - No referral required

  • Cervical / Vulvo-Vaginal Large Sexual Health Package

    Includes: Atopobium vaginae, Bacterial vaginosis-associated bacteria 2 (BVAB2), Candida spp, Chlamydia trachomatis, Escherichia coli O18, Gardnerella vaginalis, Herpes simplex virus, Human Papilloma virus (HPV), Lactobacillus spp, Mobiluncus spp, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Prevotella bivia, Trichomonas vaginalis, Uncultured Megasphaera spp, Ureaplasma urealyticum

    Lab results in 5 to 7 working days - No referral required

  • Penile and Prostate Care Large Sexual Health Package

    Includes: Haemophilus ducreyi, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Ureaplasma urealuticum, Trichomonas vaginalis, Herpes simplex virus, Chlamydia trachomatis, Enterococcus aureus, Candida spp, Gardnerella vaginalis, Atopobium vaginae, Streptococcus agalactiae, Prevotella bivia

    Lab results in 5 to 7 working days - No referral required

  • ODX Ultimate Package

    Includes: Glucose, HBA1C, Insulin- fasting, C-Peptide, U&E and Electrolytes, Amylase, Lipase, UA, LFT, LDH, Iron Serum, Ferritin, Lipogram, Apolipoprotein A/B, TSH, FT4, FT3, Fibrinogen, CRP, CRP Ultrasensitive, Homocysteine, Vit D3, Vit B12, FBC, Calcium, Phosphate, Magnesium, Magnesium RBC, DHEA S, Cortisol Serum, Oestradiol, Testosterone, Free Testosterone, Progesterone, SHGB, FBC, Copper, Zinc

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • Female Hormone Package

    Includes: LH, Oestradiol, Total Testosterone, TSH, Ferritin, SHBG

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • Menopause Package

    Includes: FSH, LH, Oestradiol

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • Women’s Fertility Package

    Includes: FSH, LH, Serum Progesterone, Prolactin

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • HPV Screening Package

    Includes: HPV Test

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • Express STI Screening Package

    Includes: RPR, Chlamydia, HIV Screening Antibody (AB), HBsAg, Herpes IGM

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • The Men’s Annual Wellness Package (Foundation)

    Includes: Fasting Glucose, FBC, Lipogram panel, LFT, UA, TSH, U & E and Creatinine, Vit D

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • Women’s Annual Package (Foundation)

    Includes: Fasting Glucose, FBC, Lipogram panel, LFT, UA, TSH, Vit D, U & E and Creatinine

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

Hillcrest testing locations

031 880 2150

sales@epicentre.org.za

Mon – Fri (08:30 to 16:00)

Cape Town testing locations

021 201 1658

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Mon – Fri (08:30 to 16:00)

Johannesburg testing locations

082 065 2172

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Mon – Fri (08:30 to 16:00)

WhatsApp/ Emergency contact Number

072 843 7564 – CPT & DUR

082 065 2172 – JHB queries