Test for coeliac and what it has taken
Coeliac damages the part of the gut that absorbs iron, B12, folate and vitamin D, so by the time most people test they are short of several of them. This panel answers the coeliac question and checks what the damage has cost, in one draw.
One blood draw, two tubes. No fasting needed.
How would you like to get started?
Book a slot
Pick a time that suits you at your nearest branch. The draw takes a few minutes.
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WhatsApp usWhat does the screen cover?
Eight markers from one visit: the coeliac antibody testing done properly, plus the nutrients coeliac depletes.
Common STIs
Tissue Transglutaminase IgA, Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM). The first-line coeliac antibody, and the total IgA that tells you whether the result can be trusted.
What coeliac takes
Full Blood Count, Ferritin, CRP, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin D. Coeliac damages the upper small intestine, which is exactly where iron and folate are absorbed. Anaemia is the commonest way it shows up, and CRP is here because inflammation pushes ferritin up and can hide a real iron deficiency.
Which coeliac panel?
| Screen | What you get | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeliac EssentialYou are viewing | 8 markers, antibody plus nutrients | R2,427 | |
| Coeliac Comprehensive | 17 markers, adds thyroid and confirmation | R6,678 | View → |
| tTG-IgA alone | Single antibody, no IgA check | R558 |
How it works
Book or walk in
Pick a time online or just walk in. No doctor's referral and nothing to arrange beforehand.
A quick blood draw
A standard blood draw, two tubes. No fasting and nothing to prepare, so you can come at any time we are open.
Off to the lab
We handle the rest. Nothing further for you to do.
Results in 5 to 7 days
A clear, confidential report emailed to you, with a free certificate you can share with your doctor.
Who is this for?
For anyone who suspects gluten is a problem, or whose doctor has asked for coeliac testing.
Symptoms that fit
Bloating, cramping or bowel changes that come and go with no clear pattern.
Unexplained tiredness
Fatigue, low iron or an anaemia nobody has got to the bottom of.
You feel better off bread
And you want to know whether there is a reason, before cutting it out for good.
Family history
A close relative has coeliac disease, which raises your own chance considerably.
Your doctor asked
Bring the request in and we will run it, no appointment needed.
Another autoimmune condition
Thyroid disease and type 1 diabetes travel with coeliac more often than chance.
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 screening panel, not a diagnosis. A positive coeliac antibody usually leads to a gut biopsy to confirm it, which is done by a gastroenterologist rather than by us. Your doctor decides what comes next.
- Some organisms on this panel can be present without causing problems; detecting one does not always mean treatment is needed.
- Results are best discussed with a clinician who can see the whole picture.
- If you have severe pain, fever or feel very unwell, seek medical care now rather than waiting for results.
- 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.
Test for coeliac and what it has taken
No doctor's referral, results in 5 to 7 working days. Book a slot and collect your samples in private, or visit a branch.