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What our EPIC clients have to say
Compliments to your staff and centre. I was so impressed by how the entire process was handled. So polite and comforting and professional.
Very impressed with your service. Your Staff were professional and well mannered. Will definitely recommend you!
Baie danke dat julle epicentre gekry het om my COVID-19 toets tuis to kom doen. Die hele proses was glad nie onaangenaam nie, Josh was baie vriendelike en die toets was vinnig en glad nie traumaties soos wat die staat en social media jou wil laat dink nie. Weereens dankie, ek sal jul op hoogte hou oor die resultaat proses.
What a fast and friendly service!
My client would like to thank the entire Cape Town Epicentre team, for the excellent manner in which their employees have been made aware of their status.
I am so grateful for all that Johann has done for us as a family and still doing. I am eternally grateful, and I stand in awe of his kindness. It brings tears to my eyes to think that someone can be so kind to total strangers. May the Lord bless you and keep you and take you from strength to strength. I took my uncle from a drug house about two months ago. He was slowly disappearing because of malnutrition. He doesn’t have any children or a wife. We all he has, and now you are willing to go the extra mile for him. My words are not enough to thank you. 🙏🏼 Bless you sir
They are simply the best! Good customer service, cognisant of the need for sensitivity and confidentiality and very friendly. I used to do my tests with another facility but now I’m a repeat client at Epicentre and the best part is that they take walk-ins. I needed to do a lot of tests and screenings two weeks ago, the results were delivered earlier than promised and yesterday, I went back for other tests. Please check them out, you won’t regret it! They are currently doing a Cough Check tor free, I already did mine.
This is a really great place to get any kind of pathology work done. The staff are very kind and efficient and the discounted prices of the tests are an added bonus. I would highly recommend this centre.
My experience getting blood tests at the Epicentre has been excellent as the staff are all very friendly and professionally. The staff are well trained at taking blood painlessly and if they feel they can’t find the vain they will find a more senior staff member to do it. As someone with difficult collapsed veins i never worry about becoming a pin cushion at Epicentre.
The people here are so friendly and helpful. My blood was taken quickly efficiently and painlessly and my results were recieved a day later via email. I give them a five star rating.
The Women’s Fertility Package Explained
What Are the Tests in The Women’s Fertility Test Package?
If you are at risk or have been experiencing fertility issues, these tests are crucial to take control of your health.
Please note that our packages are just a guide, you can pick any of these tests, add extra tests or take out any test. Choose what suits your needs!
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Levels test
This test is used in men and women to measure the level of FSH found in your blood. Your doctor will order an FSH test to find the underlying cause of symptoms affecting the reproductive system, assessing irregular menstrual cycles and diagnosing disorders of the pituitary gland or diseases involving the ovaries.
This test measures the level of luteinizing hormone (LH) in your blood. LH is made by your pituitary gland. In women, the pituitary sends out LH during the ovulation part of the menstrual cycle. This tells the ovaries to release a mature egg.
This test is helpful for assessing fertility issues, as this hormone is crucial for preparing your uterus for a fertilized egg. Testing for this hormone is also very important as if you become pregnant, progesterone helps you remain pregnant. Progesterone also inhibits your milk production during pregnancy. When you go into labour, your progesterone levels drop, which helps trigger your milk production. You can be treated for low progesterone levels, so picking up an imbalance is crucial for any women hoping to conceive.
Prolactin is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. Measuring prolactin is important when checking for pituitary tumours and/or assessing issues with breast milk production, decreased sex drive, infertility, & an absence or irregular menstrual periods (amenorrhea).
Additional Tests
This test measures the amount of estradiol (E2), a form of estrogen made mainly by the ovaries. This test can help your doctor with the assessment of menstrual problems, ovarian tumors, gynecomastia, menopausal symptoms and breast cancer.
Testosterone plays an important role in reproductive health of women as well as men. Women need only small amounts of testosterone, as too much or too little can interfere with fertility. Testosterone level assessment in women can help with bone health, breast health, fertility, sex drive, menstrual health, & vaginal health.
Dehydroepiandrosterone Test (DHEAS)
Like cortisol, DHEA is made by the adrenal glands. DHEA is a precursor to many steroid hormones, including testosterone and estrogen. Low levels can prevent ovulation and are associated with low ovarian reserve.
A cortisol test measures the level of cortisol in your body. Cortisol is a hormone made by your adrenal glands. The test determines whether you have too much or too little of the hormone. A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, in response to stress. High levels of cortisol are associated with infertility and early miscarriage
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (shbg)
This test measures the levels of SHBG in your blood. SHBG stands for sex hormone binding globulin. It’s a protein made by the liver and attaches itself to sex hormones found in both men and women. These hormones are estrogen, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and testosterone. SHBG carries these 3 hormones throughout your blood. Abnormal levels of SHBG may be a predictor for gestational diabetes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (Veltman-Verhulst et al., 2010), and may impact the outcome of fertility assisted pregnancy (Lin & Sun, 2005).
The Women’s Fertility Test Package Procedure
Coming in for this package is easy. You can book a test on our site or just come through to one of our Drive-Thru testing centres. One of our nurses will take a little blood from you and use it to test for the health targets identified in this package.
Who Should Get The Women’s Fertility Test Package?
Having The Women’s Fertility Test Package is Helpful if:
You are looking to get a test done for an upcoming Dr appointment
You have experienced difficulties falling pregnant
You have been asked by your doctor to do these tests
You have a personal or family history of fertility issues
When Should You Get The Women’s Fertility Test Package?
This package is crucial for those with fertility issues and should be done as often as recommended by your doctor to assist with treatment.
What Time Should I Come For My Test?
We would recommend coming in the morning, as the testosterone for the testosterone (FTI) test is highest in the mornings.
How Can The Women’s Fertility Test Package Help You?
Need more knowledge to take control over your fertility? This package will help you with that. These comprehensive tests can help you overcome a wide range of issues and pinpoint where you may need more focus.
Can I Get Extra Tests With The Women’s Fertility Package?
Yes! Our tests are fully customisable.
You can build your own custom packages, choose which tests you would like by ticking on the menu provided to you during your test. You can eliminate tests that you don’t need or add on extra tests if you require them.
You can also just get a single test if you want to monitor a specific aspect of your health.
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For 20 years Epicentre has been fighting South African’s infectious diseases, and now we’re taking on COVID-19! We are a company founded on a vision, ending disease in South Africa! So we believe in making an IMPACT.
We are an independent organization that is committed to creating a positive impact on health & wellness for all in South Africa. We want to close the gap between unscreened, undiagnosed, and uncontrolled HIV & COVID-19 infections as well as other chronic diseases for all South Africans.
By booking your tests with Epicentre, you are supporting a real local company that has worked for 20 years in all 9 provinces, from Pollsmoor prison to Constantia; & you’re getting a gold standard service that experts trust!
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Please note that our packages are just a guide, you can pick any of these tests in these packages, add extra tests or take out any tests. Choose what suits your needs!
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