Your Blood Test Already Tells a Story.
Most Labs Only Read Half of It.
Every blood test at Epicentre comes with an OptimalDX report: a colour-coded, plain-language breakdown of what your results actually mean for your health. Not just "normal or abnormal." Where you sit on the spectrum between surviving and thriving.
What does an OptimalDX report show that a standard lab report doesn't?
A standard lab report tells you whether a result falls inside or outside the reference range. That range is wide: it's based on the general population, including people who are unwell. Your result can sit inside "normal" while your body is already struggling. OptimalDX uses tighter, evidence-based optimal ranges that flag early imbalances before they become disease.
Uses disease ranges. Flags results only when they indicate illness.
No further action recommended.
Uses optimal ranges. Flags drift from optimal before it becomes disease.
Vitamin D insufficiency, low iron stores, thyroid under strain. Action plan provided.
What makes OptimalDX different from every other lab report?
Optimal, not just "normal"
Based on where your body functions best, not the wide range used by conventional labs. Catches problems years earlier.
Colour-coded and visual
Green, amber, red. You see at a glance which systems are thriving, which need attention, and which need action now.
Written for you, not your doctor
Plain-language explanations of what each biomarker means, why it matters, and what you can do about it.
Founded by Dr. Dicken Weatherby
World-leading expert in Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis. Decades of clinical research behind every optimal range.
Tracks progress over time
Test again in 6-12 months and your ODx report shows how your markers have changed. Visual proof your changes are working.
Free with every walk-in lab test
No extra charge. Every blood test at Epicentre (excluding infection panels) automatically generates an ODx report.
How do I get an OptimalDX report?
If you are booking any blood test at Epicentre (hormones, thyroid, iron, metabolic panels, full blood count, vitamins, and more), your ODx report is generated automatically. No extra steps. No extra cost.
Book any blood test
Walk in at JHB, CPT, or DBN. No doctor's referral needed. Choose any non-infection blood test or package.
Give your sample
Quick blood draw at the lab. Processed in our accredited laboratory with full QA/QC.
ODx analysis runs automatically
Your biomarkers are mapped against optimal ranges. The algorithm identifies systems under stress, deficiencies, and early warnings.
Receive your report
Delivered via email or WhatsApp within days. Raw results + colour-coded ODx interpretation + lifestyle recommendations.
Can I get an ODx report on results from another lab?
Yes. If you have recent blood test results from any South African laboratory, you can import them into Epicentre's ODx system and receive a full functional health report.
Which packages are designed specifically for OptimalDX?
Every blood test at Epicentre generates an ODx report. But these three packages were built to give the ODx algorithm the richest possible dataset, covering metabolic, hormonal, inflammatory, nutritional, and immune markers in a single draw.
ODX Vital
13 biomarkers: Glucose, HbA1c, U&E, LFT, LDH, Ferritin, Lipogram, TSH, FT4, CRP, Vit B12, Vit D3, FBC. A solid foundation for annual health monitoring.
ODX Max
33 biomarkers: Everything in Vital + Insulin, Iron, Transferrin, Apo A/B, FT3, Fibrinogen, CRP Ultra, Homocysteine, Calcium, Phosphate, Magnesium (serum + RBC), DHEA-S, Cortisol, Oestradiol, Testosterone, SHBG, ESR. The sweet spot for serious health optimisation.
ODX Ultimate
38 biomarkers: Everything in Max + C-Peptide, Amylase, Lipase, UA, Progesterone, Free Testosterone, Copper, Zinc, FBC. The most complete functional health snapshot available at Epicentre.
OptimalDX: Common Questions
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Is the ODx report really free?
Yes. Every non-infection blood test at Epicentre automatically generates an ODx report at no extra charge. You receive both your standard lab results and the colour-coded ODx functional health interpretation.
Which tests include an ODx report?
All walk-in lab blood tests except infection panels (STI, gut pathogen, and similar PCR-based tests). This includes hormone panels, thyroid function, iron studies, metabolic panels, full blood counts, vitamin levels, lipograms, liver and kidney function, and more.
What is the difference between "normal" and "optimal"?
Reference ranges (normal) are based on the general population and are designed to detect disease. Optimal ranges are tighter and based on where your body functions best. A result can be "normal" by standard measures but far from optimal. ODx catches the gap.
Who created the OptimalDX system?
Dr. Dicken Weatherby, a world-leading expert in Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis. His team has spent decades refining the optimal ranges and algorithms that power every ODx report. Epicentre is proud to be a licensed provider of this technology in South Africa.
Can I import results from another lab?
Yes. If you have recent blood test results from any South African laboratory, you can submit them for ODx analysis. Import your results →
Can someone help me understand my report?
Yes. Epicentre offers expert consultation sessions where a practitioner walks you through your ODx report, explains what each marker means, and helps you build an action plan. Book an expert session →
Do I need a referral?
No. Walk in at any Epicentre lab (Johannesburg, Cape Town, or Durban). Book online or just arrive. No doctor's referral required for any test.
Is the ODx report really free?
Yes. Every non-infection blood test at Epicentre automatically generates an ODx report at no extra charge. You receive both your standard lab results and the colour-coded ODx functional health interpretation.
Which tests include an ODx report?
All walk-in lab blood tests except infection panels (STI, gut pathogen, and similar PCR-based tests). This includes hormone panels, thyroid function, iron studies, metabolic panels, full blood counts, vitamin levels, lipograms, liver and kidney function, and more.
What is the difference between "normal" and "optimal"?
Reference ranges (normal) are based on the general population and are designed to detect disease. Optimal ranges are tighter and based on where your body functions best. A result can be "normal" by standard measures but far from optimal. ODx catches the gap.
Who created the OptimalDX system?
Dr. Dicken Weatherby, a world-leading expert in Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis. His team has spent decades refining the optimal ranges and algorithms that power every ODx report. Epicentre is proud to be a licensed provider of this technology in South Africa.
Can I import results from another lab?
Yes. If you have recent blood test results from any South African laboratory, you can submit them for ODx analysis. Import your results →
Can someone help me understand my report?
Yes. Epicentre offers expert consultation sessions where a practitioner walks you through your ODx report, explains what each marker means, and helps you build an action plan. Book an expert session →
Do I need a referral?
No. Walk in at any Epicentre lab (Johannesburg, Cape Town, or Durban). Book online or just arrive. No doctor's referral required for any test.
Your Blood Test Deserves a Better Report.
Walk in. Give a sample. Get results that actually make sense. OptimalDX included free with every blood test at Epicentre.
