Bringing Tomorrow’s Health Solutions to You
Epicentre is redefining how South Africans experience health testing. By combining research-grade innovation, modern diagnostics, and user-centred design, we deliver faster, smarter, and more accessible care.
What Makes Our Testing Innovative
Our goal is simple: make testing easier, faster, and more accurate for everyone.
We merge scientific precision with practical, real-world accessibility.
Our innovations include:
| Innovation | Description |
|---|---|
| PCR Testing | Laboratory: standard accuracy for detecting bacteria, viruses, and parasites. |
| Antigen Testing | Rapid, blood-based infection screening available in-lab. |
| At-Home Kits | Private, courier-delivered testing with the same accuracy as in-lab. |
| Functional Health Analysis (ODx) | Turns complex biomarker data into clear, colour-coded reports that guide lifestyle and treatment decisions. |
Why ODx Makes a Difference
Traditional lab reports can be confusing — filled with numbers and medical terms. Epicentre’s ODx Functional Health Reports change that.
✔️ Clarity: ODx visualises your results using colour-coded zones that indicate “Low,” “Optimal,” or “High” biomarker ranges.
✔️ Context: Results are mapped across key body systems (immune, metabolic, hormonal, cardiovascular, etc.) to reveal underlying patterns.
✔️ Actionable Insights: Each report provides practitioner-ready summaries and wellness recommendations, empowering you to take control of your health.
✔️ Integration with Testing: Every eligible Epicentre test — from PCR to wellness panels — can include an ODx analysis layer, turning your results into a complete functional health snapshot.
PCR vs. Antigen Testing: What’s the Difference?
PCR testing offers broad diagnostic coverage for sexual health, respiratory, gut health, and genetic panels, detecting infections even at very low levels.
Antigen testing provides quick, same-day insight into current infections such as HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B.
| PCR Testing | Antigen Testing | |
|---|---|---|
| Sample Type | Urine or Swab | Blood |
| Detects | Viruses, Bacteria, Parasites | The body’s response to active infection |
| Accuracy | Very High (molecular level) | Fast, moderate accuracy |
| Where Available | Home or Lab | In-Lab Only |
Innovation Through Research
Every test we offer starts in research — and ends in real-world impact.
Epicentre collaborates with global and local partners to validate diagnostic devices before public rollout. Our research-to-practice pipeline ensures that the technology you use is scientifically verified and tailored to meet South African needs.