Train, recover, repeat
A 10-marker blood panel built for runners and active people: the iron, vitamins, minerals and fuel markers behind endurance, recovery and performance. Train on data, not guesswork.
Best as a morning, fasted appointment.
How would you like to get started?
Book online
Pick a branch and a time that suits you. No doctor's referral needed.
Book a visitWhat does the panel measure?
Ten markers behind endurance, recovery and performance, from iron and energy to the minerals and fuel your body runs on. All from one fasted blood draw.
Iron and energy
Iron Studies, Vitamin B12, FBC. The oxygen-carrying and energy markers behind endurance and fatigue; low iron is common in runners.
Bone and muscle minerals
Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium. Nutrients behind bone strength, muscle function and cramp prevention.
Fuel and recovery
Glucose Fasting, Lipogram. How your body handles sugar and fats, the fuel behind training and recovery.
Hydration and organ load
U&E and Electrolytes, LFT. Electrolyte balance plus kidney and liver function under training load.
Three steps, no GP needed
Book or walk in
Book online or walk into any branch. No doctor's referral needed.
Quick blood draw
A fast, professional blood draw. For accurate results, come in the morning after an overnight fast.
Results in 2 to 5 days
A clear, colour-coded report with a free certificate you can share with your coach or doctor.
Who is this for?
Most useful if you train hard and want to back it with data.
Endurance training
You run, cycle or train for distance and want to perform better.
Fatigue or underperformance
Your times or energy have dropped and you want to know why.
Frequent cramps
Recurring cramps or slow recovery you want to understand.
Race preparation
You are building towards an event and want a baseline.
Plant-based or restricted diet
You want to check iron, B12 and key nutrients.
Recovery issues
You feel you are not bouncing back between sessions.
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
This is a performance and recovery screen. It is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor or a sports practitioner, not a diagnosis on its own.
- Results are read alongside your training load, diet and history, not in isolation.
- It does not replace tests your doctor may order for a specific concern.
- Big training changes or supplements are best discussed with a qualified practitioner.
- Results are meant to inform a discussion with a registered practitioner.
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.
Train, recover, repeat
No doctor's referral, results in 2 to 5 working days. Book a morning, fasted slot, or message us if you are not sure where to start.