Your essential annual health check
A 13-marker blood panel that covers the everyday essentials: blood sugar, kidney and liver function, thyroid, cholesterol, iron and the key vitamins. A solid yearly baseline.
No referral needed. Come fasted; book a morning slot at any branch.
How would you like to get tested?
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Reserve a slot at your nearest branch online, then walk straight in. Best if you want a guaranteed time.
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No appointment needed. Come through any branch, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:00.
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Thirteen blood markers across the systems most worth reviewing once a year, all from a single fasting draw.
Blood sugar and metabolism
Glucose (fasting), HbA1c. Your average and current blood sugar, the core check for blood-sugar control.
Kidney and liver
U&E and Electrolytes, LFT Panel, LDH. How your kidneys and liver are working, plus a general tissue marker.
Heart and thyroid
Lipogram, TSH, Free T4. Your cholesterol balance and thyroid function.
Blood, iron and vitamins
FBC, Ferritin, CRP, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3. A full blood count, iron stores, general inflammation and two key vitamins.
Every result comes with an ODx report
These packages were built around the OptimalDX framework, on the recommendation of the ODx team. With your results you receive an ODx Functional Health Report: rather than only flagging disease, it reads each marker against optimal ranges, so you can see where your health sits on the full spectrum, catch imbalances early and track how your numbers move over time. It turns your results into clear, practical next steps.
The ODx report is included with every non-infection lab test at Epicentre. Sexual health, gut health and parasite tests come with their own specialist reports instead.
Because this package is over R1,500, it also includes a free one-on-one ODx specialist session to walk through your report and build a plan. Optional, with no obligation.
See ODx reports and an example →How the ODx packages compare
Three steps, no GP needed
Book your visit
Book the ODx Vital Package online and pick a branch and a morning slot. No doctor's referral.
Quick blood draw
A nurse takes a small blood sample. Fast for at least 8 hours beforehand; water is fine.
Get your results
A clear, confidential report in 2 to 5 working days, ready to share with your doctor.
Who is this for?
Most useful as a thorough yearly baseline for general health.
A yearly check
You want a solid annual snapshot of your health.
A baseline
You would like numbers to track over time.
Feeling run down
Tiredness or low energy you want to understand.
Family history
You want to keep an eye on common risks.
No referral
You would rather not go through a GP first.
Peace of mind
You simply want to know where you stand.
What people say
Friendly and competent staff. Both at reception and the nurse. A much simpler process than going through doctors. Thank you ladies.
The staff at reception as well as the nurses are friendly and professional. I've also always received results timeously. I would give 10 stars if I could.
Highly highly highly recommend. The experience was painless and the practice was inviting and well kept. The report was extremely detailed and informative and I would have this as top of my list for preventive care.
Amazing experience, highly professional staff. Very reasonable prices. Highly recommend.
I cannot recommend Juliette and her team enough, friendly and kind from the get go. Bloods were drawn with minimal discomfort and the labs came back quickly.
Excellent experience at Epicentre. The staff were professional, kind, and took time to explain everything clearly. The facility was clean, booking was easy, and I did not feel rushed.
What this does not do
A broad panel is a snapshot. It flags areas to look at; it does not diagnose disease on its own.
- Results are a screen, not a diagnosis; values outside range need follow-up with a doctor.
- Reference ranges vary; read your results with a clinician who knows your history.
- A normal panel does not rule out every condition; some problems need other tests.
- Several markers are affected by fasting; results assume you fasted as advised.
- If you feel unwell or have specific symptoms, see a doctor rather than waiting for a routine panel.
Quick answers
Three walk-in labs
Durban
Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 16:00
Johannesburg
Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 16:00
Round out the picture
Medically reviewed by Dr Samantha Naidoo, MB ChB, FCP (SA), Medical Director at Epicentre Walk-In Labs. Reviewed 2 June 2026. Epicentre Aids Risk Management (Pty) Ltd provides diagnostic laboratory testing and does not provide diagnoses, treatment or prescriptions to the public; results are intended to inform discussions with a registered healthcare practitioner.
Your essential annual health check
No doctor's referral, results in 2 to 5 working days. Come fasted and book a morning slot, or message us if you are not sure which package to start with.