Health Screening Delivered to Your Workplace
Epicentre's registered nurses come to your premises anywhere in South Africa. Employees test in under 10 minutes. You get anonymised workforce health data. No cost to your organisation to book. Medical aid claimable from preventive benefits.
How It Works
You provide the date and the headcount. Epicentre handles everything else.
We set up on-site
Registered nurses and coordinators arrive with all equipment. No effort from your team. We provide a QR code for employees to book 15-minute slots during their workday.
Employees test privately
Each person tests in under 10 minutes in a dignified, private setting. Blood pressure, blood draw, self-collected swabs. Walk-ins welcome alongside QR bookings.
Results and workforce reports
Individual results emailed confidentially to each employee. HR receives an anonymised ODx workforce summary with trends across the organisation. No individual data disclosed.
What We Screen For
Fully customisable. These are the 2026 essentials based on South Africa's leading causes of absenteeism and chronic disease.
Biometrics
BMI, blood pressure, waist circumference
Diabetes
Fasting glucose and HbA1c (catches pre-diabetes)
Cardiovascular
Cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL/HDL, CRP
HIV & STI Testing
Confidential rapid HCT plus optional full STI panel
Thyroid
TSH, FT3, FT4 – leading cause of fatigue and burnout
Vitamin D & Iron
Deficiencies linked to low energy, immunity and focus
Women's Health
HPV screening and hormone panels
Men's Health
PSA prostate screening (recommended 40+)
Packages Compared
Share this table with your CFO or benefits team.
| Screening | Cancer | Glucose & Cholesterol | Complete Wellness |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA prostate screening | ✓ | ✓ | |
| HPV cervical self-swab | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Fasting glucose (diabetes) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Cholesterol panel (heart disease) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Confidential HIV testing | ✓ | ||
| Blood grouping | ✓ | ||
| Blood pressure (free) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interactive health talk | ✓ | ||
| Cancer and glucose/cholesterol tests are typically covered by medical aid preventive benefits at no cost to the employee. Complete Wellness may include tests billed to savings depending on the scheme. | |||
Download the brochure to forward to your CFO, MD or benefits committee. Includes packages, pricing and medical aid details.
The Basic Wellness Package: Our Most Popular Starting Point
Six essential health markers screened by a registered nurse at your workplace. Designed to cover the screenings most relevant to South Africa's leading causes of absenteeism: cardiovascular risk, diabetes, and the two cancers (cervical and prostate) where early detection makes the biggest difference.
Blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol results are provided on the day. Each employee receives a personalised results card with their readings explained in plain language. HPV and PSA samples are sent to the lab, with results delivered to the employee within the next week.
Blood pressure
Force of blood against artery walls. High BP raises heart attack and stroke risk, often with no symptoms.
RESULTS ON THE DAYGlucose
Screens for diabetes and pre-diabetes. Early detection allows lifestyle change before the condition progresses.
RESULTS ON THE DAYCholesterol
Fats that build up in arteries over time. A leading risk factor for heart disease, manageable when caught early.
RESULTS ON THE DAYBMI
Quick height and weight measure to assess body composition, explained in plain language alongside the other markers.
RESULTS ON THE DAYHPV Self-Swab (women)
Private swab the woman collects herself. Replaces a pap smear. Tests for the virus that causes the majority of cervical cancers.
LAB RESULTS, NEXT WEEKPSA (men)
Blood test measuring a protein produced by the prostate. Elevated levels may indicate inflammation, enlargement or early prostate cancer.
LAB RESULTS, NEXT WEEKPricing for the Basic Package
All six markers covered via preventative benefits. Does not affect savings or day-to-day benefits.
Blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol per employee. HPV self-swab R890. PSA R237.
*Cover is subject to your individual scheme rules and plan type. On the day, employees complete a short form with their medical aid details and Epicentre submits the claim on the spot. If accepted, screening proceeds at no charge. If not, the cash rate applies.
Download the Basic Wellness Package proposal to share with your benefits committee. Covers the package contents, pricing and the three contracting options below.
Three Ways to Run Your Wellness Day
Choose the structure that works for your budget and your workforce. We handle the day either way.
Medical Aid / Self-Pay
No cost to the company.
Employees are billed via their medical aid on the day. If a claim is not accepted, they can pay the cash rate. We need an estimate of how many employees are on medical aid and how many will be self-paying.
Company-Sponsored
Company covers the cost of testing.
Employees are tested at no cost to them. A 50% deposit secures the date. The remaining 50% is invoiced after the day based on actual attendance. No refunds for lower-than-expected turnout.
Combined
Medical aid plus sponsored for uninsured.
Medical aid employees are billed on the day. Uninsured employees are covered by the company. A 50% deposit is invoiced based on the company-sponsored portion. The remaining 50% is invoiced after the day on actual attendance.
Whichever option you pick, we send marketing material for you to distribute to employees about two weeks before the day. The success of your wellness day depends heavily on employee awareness.
Medical Aid: Preventive Benefits, Not Savings
Most testing comes from employees' preventive benefits – a separate allocation that does not touch their savings. Many employees are unaware this benefit exists and miss it every year. Epicentre bills medical aid directly. Employees leave having claimed benefits they were already paying for.
For uninsured employees: they can pay cash on the day, or the company can choose to fund the benefit. If an uninsured employee has already tested and declines to pay, Epicentre discards the sample. No one is billed without consent.
What HR Gets: The ODx Workforce Report
Beyond "Normal vs Abnormal"
Standard labs flag results only when disease is present. Epicentre's ODx (OptimalDX) report analyses results against functional health ranges – identifying employees trending towards illness before they reach clinical thresholds. The anonymised workforce summary shows HR where the organisation's health risks actually sit.
Track workforce health improvements year on year. Identify high-prevalence risks (vitamin D deficiency, pre-diabetes, hypertension) before they drive absenteeism. Learn more about ODx reports.
Proven Track Record
At one national company, Epicentre's screening uncovered previously undiagnosed hypertension and diabetes in 15% of participants. Over the past decade, Epicentre has partnered with companies across transport, manufacturing, energy, retail and public service sectors.
Trusted by:
Research partners: NICD, CAPRISA, CDC/PEPFAR, SAMRC, UKZN and FIND. Laboratory partners are SANAS-accredited. Founded 2001. Over 65 peer-reviewed publications.
Industries we serve: automotive, transport, FMCG and manufacturing, energy, finance, education, public service and healthcare.
Free 2026 Wellness Calendar
Plan your entire year of employee wellness initiatives. Month-by-month themes mapped to national health awareness days, suggested screening dates and tips to maximise participation.
Download Free 2026 Calendar (PDF) ↓ Download Brochure (PDF) ↓
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee to book a wellness day?
Who pays for the testing?
Will it come out of medical aid savings?
How long does each employee's test take?
How do employees receive results?
What happens if an employee tests positive?
Can you run wellness days across multiple offices?
What if an employee has no medical aid?
Plan Your Company's Wellness Day
No booking fee. We come to you. Medical aid claimable.
Our branches:
Mon – Fri, 08:30 – 16:00 · Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg · Practice #1117394
Epicentre Walk-In Labs does not provide medical diagnoses. For diagnoses and advice, consult your healthcare practitioner.