Book with Epicentre
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!
Our Popular Packages
Which Package Should I Get?
The best part about our Walk-In Lab is that you get complete control over which tests are right for you! Take a read through our easy-to-read package explanations, you can sample on our main Walk-In Lab page.
If you are still unsure, you can contact our team, or we highly recommend asking your doctor.
When Should You Get A Walk-In Lab Test?
You can walk in to our lab without an appointment whenever we are open. But you are also welcome to make an appointment to shorten your chances of waiting.
Please check on our page if you need to prepare in a special way for any of our packages. We will also let you know if you place a booking for a package that requires preparation.
If you are coming in for a test that requires fasting, please do not eat and only drink water for 8hrs before your test.
What Time Should I come For My Package?
We recommend coming in the morning if you are coming in for a package that requires fasting.
If you are getting a package that does not require special prep, you can come any time between 8:30am to 4pm.
Our Epicentre Walk-In Lab Branches
Cape Town testing centres
Our COVID-19 Drive-Through Strand branch is based in a seaside resort town in the Western Cape.
Our testing address
Our opening times
From Monday to Friday, we are open from 9am to 15:30
Durban testing centres
Our COVID-19 Drive-Through in Hillcrest is based at our head offices.
Our testing address
Our opening times
From Monday to Friday, we are open from 9am to 15:30
Our COVID-19 Drive-Through in Hillcrest is based at our head offices.
Our testing address
Our opening times
From Monday to Thursday, we are open from 9am to 15:30. And on Friday we close at 13:00.
Johannesburg testing centres
Our COVID-19 Drive-Through Randburg branch is our JHB head branch in the thriving suburb of Parkview.
Our testing address
Our opening times
From Monday to Friday, we are open from 9am to 15:30