Our HIV Monitoring Package Explained

What are the tests in the HIV Monitoring Package?

Take control of your health with our HIV Monitoring package. Please note that our packages are just a guide, you can pick any of these tests, add extra tests or take out any test. Choose what suits your needs!

Full package: R1,679

Full Blood Count

This blood test is used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anaemia, infection and leukaemia.

CD4 Count

A CD4 count is a test that measures the number of CD4 cells in your blood. CD4 cells, also known as T cells, are white blood cells that fight infection and play an important role in your immune system. A CD4 count is used to check the health of the immune system in people infected with HIV.

HIV Viral Load

An HIV viral load test measures the number of HIV particles in a millilitre (mL) of blood. These particles are also known as “copies.” The test assesses the progression of HIV in the body. It’s also useful in seeing how well a person’s HIV therapy is managing the virus in their body.

Creatinine Urine Blood Test

HIV treatment, like other chronic disease care, recommends a regular kidney function assessment, which is based on a creatinine test. The creatinine blood test measures the level of creatinine in the blood. This test is done to see how well your kidneys are working.

Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Test

This is a blood test that checks for liver damage. People living with HIV should have regular blood tests to monitor liver function (Pett, 2018). The liver plays an important role in processing drugs used to treat HIV and other conditions (Pett, 2018). This is also crucial as liver problems can be a side effect of some ARVs (Pett, 2018).

Alanine Aminotransferease (ALT)

This is also a blood test that checks for liver damage. Your body uses ALT to break down food into energy. Normally, ALT levels in the blood are low. If your liver is damaged, it will release more ALT into your blood and levels will rise. As seen above, people living with HIV should have regular blood tests to monitor liver function (Pett, 2018).

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Our Annual Wellness Packages

  • Annual Bodybuilder Package

    Includes: FBC, LFT, Lipogram Panel

    Lab results in 48-72hrs - No referral required

  • The Advanced Men’s Annual Package

    Includes: CEA, CKMB, Vit B12, PSA, TSH

    Lab results in 48-72hrs - No referral required

  • The Advanced Women’s Wellness Package

    Includes: CEA, CKMB, Vit B12, TSH

    Lab results in 48-72hrs - 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 48-72hrs – No referral required.

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For 20 years Epicentre has been studying wellness in South Africa. 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

  • Menopause Package

    Includes: FSH, LH, Oestradiol

    Lab results in 48-72hrs - No referral required

  • Women’s Fertility Package

    Includes: FSH, LH, Serum Progesterone, Prolactin

    Lab results in 48-72hrs - No referral required

  • HPV Screening Package

    Includes: HPV Test

    Lab results in 48-72hrs - No referral required

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

    Lab results in 48-72hrs - No referral required