Our Observatory Walk-In Lab

Your Convenient, Confidential Testing Centre in Cape Town.

Need a test today? Visit our state-of-the-art lab in Observatory. Get accurate, professional testing without the queues or complex booking systems.

How to Find our Observatory Branch

ADDRESS HOURS CALL
24 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town Mon – Fri: 08:30 – 16:00 021 201 1658

For directions to Epicentre Observatory, click here:

Your Visit, Your Choice: Appointment or Walk-In

Walk-In Testing (No Appointment Required) Priority Booking (Recommended)
Best for: Flexibility, spur-of-the-moment tests. Best for: Guaranteeing a time slot and minimising wait time.
How it Works: Just come in during our operating hours. We will fit you in as quickly as possible. How it Works: Use our online system to choose a time that suits your schedule before visiting.
Note: To avoid potential queues, we recommend avoiding the 8:30 AM opening time and the 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM lunch break. Benefit: Zero waiting time upon arrival.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

A Stress-Free Testing Experience

No Referral Needed: Walk in and test immediately—no doctor’s script required.

Private & Inclusive: Judgment-free service guaranteed. LGBTQIA+ friendly staff.

Gold-Standard Results: We use laboratory-verified PCR testing for high accuracy.

Free Follow-Up: Get a free results certificate and guidance on next steps.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

No. You can book or walk in for any test we offer without seeing a doctor first.

For most tests (like STIs), no. However, for Glucose or Lipogram (Cholesterol) tests, please do not eat for 8 hours beforehand. Water is fine

We are in Observatory. Click the button below for the exact GPS coordinates to our door.

We are happy to send your results however you prefer. Simply request that your result be sent via WhatsApp when you get your samples taken in our lab.

Our Popular Packages

  • Complete Gut Profile

    Includes: Akkermansia muciniphila, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium genus, Bifidobacterium lactis, Bifidobacterium longum, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus gasseri, Lactobacillus genus, Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Roseburia hominis, Streptococcus thermophilus, Bacteroides fragilis, Escherichia coli, Prevotella genus, Bacteroides genus, Candida albicans, Clostridium difficile, Enterococcus faecalis, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Campylobacter spp., Clostridioides difficile, Plesiomonas shigelloides, Salmonella spp., Yersinia enterocolitica, Vibrio spp., Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC), Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC), Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC), Shiga-like E. coli (STEC), Shigella/ E. coli (EIEC), Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora cayetanensis, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, Helicobacter pylori.

    Lab results in 5-7 working days. No referral required

  • Gut Essentials Test

    Includes: Akkermansia muciniphila, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium genus, Bifidobacterium lactis, Bifidobacterium longum, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus gasseri, Lactobacillus genus, Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Roseburia hominis, Streptococcus thermophilus

    Lab results in 5-7 working days. No referral required

  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Package

    Includes: E. coli, E. faecalis, C. albicans, C. albicans, C. dubliniensis, C. glabrata, C. krusei, C. lusitaniae, Candida parapsilosis, C. tropicalis, S. aureus S. agalactiae

    Lab results in 5 to 7 working days - No referral required

  • Cervical / Vulvo-Vaginal Large Sexual Health Package

    Includes: Atopobium vaginae, Bacterial vaginosis-associated bacteria 2 (BVAB2), Candida spp, Chlamydia trachomatis, Escherichia coli O18, Gardnerella vaginalis, Herpes simplex virus, Human Papilloma virus (HPV), Lactobacillus spp, Mobiluncus spp, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Prevotella bivia, Trichomonas vaginalis, Uncultured Megasphaera spp, Ureaplasma urealyticum

    Lab results in 5 to 7 working days - No referral required

  • Penile and Prostate Care Large Sexual Health Package

    Includes: Haemophilus ducreyi, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Ureaplasma urealuticum, Trichomonas vaginalis, Herpes simplex virus, Chlamydia trachomatis, Enterococcus aureus, Candida spp, Gardnerella vaginalis, Atopobium vaginae, Streptococcus agalactiae, Prevotella bivia

    Lab results in 5 to 7 working days - No referral required

  • ODX Ultimate Package

    Includes: Glucose, HBA1C, Insulin- fasting, C-Peptide, U&E and Electrolytes, Amylase, Lipase, UA, LFT, LDH, Iron Serum, Ferritin, Lipogram, Apolipoprotein A/B, TSH, FT4, FT3, Fibrinogen, CRP, CRP Ultrasensitive, Homocysteine, Vit D3, Vit B12, FBC, Calcium, Phosphate, Magnesium, Magnesium RBC, DHEA S, Cortisol Serum, Oestradiol, Testosterone, Free Testosterone, Progesterone, SHGB, FBC, Copper, Zinc

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • Female Hormone Package

    Includes: LH, Oestradiol, Total Testosterone, TSH, Ferritin, SHBG

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • Menopause Package

    Includes: FSH, LH, Oestradiol

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • Women’s Fertility Package

    Includes: FSH, LH, Serum Progesterone, Prolactin

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • HPV Screening Package

    Includes: HPV Test

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • Express STI Screening Package

    Includes: RPR, Chlamydia, HIV Screening Antibody (AB), HBsAg, Herpes IGM

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • The Men’s Annual Wellness Package (Foundation)

    Includes: Fasting Glucose, FBC, Lipogram panel, LFT, UA, TSH, U & E and Creatinine, Vit D

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

  • Women’s Annual Package (Foundation)

    Includes: Fasting Glucose, FBC, Lipogram panel, LFT, UA, TSH, Vit D, U & E and Creatinine

    Lab results in 2-5 working days. No referral required

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