A deeper look at your heart risk
Three markers that go beyond cholesterol to assess cardiovascular risk: your full lipid profile, an ultrasensitive inflammation marker, and homocysteine. A fuller picture of what is driving heart risk.
No referral, no fasting. Walk in or book a slot.
How would you like to get tested?
Book a time
Reserve a slot at your nearest branch online, then walk straight in. Best if you want a guaranteed time.
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No appointment needed. Come through any branch, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:00.
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The markers that build a fuller picture of cardiovascular risk, beyond cholesterol alone. From one quick blood draw.
Lipogram
Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides. Your full cholesterol breakdown, the foundation of any heart-risk assessment.
hs-CRP (Ultrasensitive)
hs-CRP (Ultrasensitive). A sensitive marker of the low-grade inflammation linked to artery disease.
Homocysteine
Homocysteine. An amino acid linked to vascular health; raised levels often reflect B-vitamin status.
Three steps, no GP needed
Book a slot or walk in
Reserve a time at your branch, or walk straight in. No doctor's referral, and no fasting needed.
Quick blood draw
A nurse takes a small blood sample, just a few minutes.
Results in 2 to 5 days
A colour-coded report by marker, with a free certificate you can share with your doctor.
Who is this for?
Most useful if you want more than a cholesterol number, or have reasons to look harder at your heart risk.
Family history
Heart disease or early heart events run in your family.
More than cholesterol
You want a fuller view than a lipogram alone gives.
Existing risk factors
Raised blood pressure, weight or a past smoking habit.
Following a plan
Monitoring a heart-health plan with your doctor.
A midlife check
You want a careful look at your heart risk in midlife.
A baseline
You want a fuller cardiovascular baseline to track.
What people say
Friendly and competent staff. Both at reception and the nurse. A much simpler process than going through doctors. Thank you ladies.
The staff at reception as well as the nurses are friendly and professional. I've also always received results timeously. I would give 10 stars if I could.
Highly highly highly recommend. The experience was painless and the practice was inviting and well kept. The report was extremely detailed and informative and I would have this as top of my list for preventive care.
Amazing experience, highly professional staff. Very reasonable prices. Highly recommend.
I cannot recommend Juliette and her team enough, friendly and kind from the get go. Bloods were drawn with minimal discomfort and the labs came back quickly.
Excellent experience at Epicentre. The staff were professional, kind, and took time to explain everything clearly. The facility was clean, booking was easy, and I did not feel rushed.
What this does not do
This is a screen that builds a fuller picture of cardiovascular risk. It is a starting point for a conversation, not a diagnosis or a guarantee about your heart.
- Heart risk is multifactorial: blood pressure, lifestyle, family history and other factors all count, and your doctor weighs them together.
- A single result is a snapshot, read in context over time.
- Unusual results are followed up with your doctor, who decides on any next steps.
- Results are meant to inform a discussion with a registered practitioner.
Quick answers
Three walk-in labs
Durban
Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 16:00
Johannesburg
Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 16:00
Round out the picture
Medically reviewed by Dr Samantha Naidoo, MB ChB, FCP (SA), Medical Director at Epicentre Walk-In Labs. Reviewed 2 June 2026. Epicentre Aids Risk Management (Pty) Ltd provides diagnostic laboratory testing and does not provide diagnoses, treatment or prescriptions to the public; results are intended to inform discussions with a registered healthcare practitioner.
See the fuller picture of your heart risk
No doctor's referral and no fasting needed, with results in 2 to 5 working days. Book a slot, walk in, or message us if you are not sure where to start.