Check your iron and B12
A focused blood check of your iron stores and vitamin B12, two of the most common reasons for tiredness, low energy and anaemia.
No referral needed. Book a slot at any branch.
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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A focused look at iron status and vitamin B12, the two nutrients most often behind tiredness and anaemia, from one blood draw.
Iron status
Iron Studies (Iron, Ferritin, Transferrin). A full look at your iron, including ferritin, your iron stores, and transferrin, the protein that carries iron.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12. A key vitamin for energy and healthy red blood cells.
Your results come with an ODx report
With this panel you also receive an ODx Functional Health Report, which reads your results against optimal ranges, not just disease ranges, so you can spot imbalances early and track them over time.
See ODx reports and an example →Three steps, no GP needed
Book your visit
Book the Iron Deficiency & Anaemia check online and pick a branch and a slot. No doctor's referral.
Quick blood draw
A nurse takes a small blood sample at the branch. Quick and routine.
Get your results
A clear, confidential report in 2 to 5 working days, ready to share with your doctor.
Who is this for?
Most useful as a first check when you are tired or think you may be low in iron or B12.
Tired a lot
Persistent fatigue you want to understand.
Heavy periods
A common cause of low iron.
Plant-based diet
Iron and B12 can run low without animal products.
Pale or breathless
Possible signs of anaemia.
No referral
You can book without a doctor's referral.
Good value
A focused, affordable first check.
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 check covers two common causes of anaemia. It is a starting point; it does not diagnose the cause on its own.
- Results are a screen, not a diagnosis; abnormal values need follow-up with a doctor.
- Anaemia has many causes; low iron or B12 are common, but not the only ones.
- Recent supplements or a recent meal can affect iron readings; mention them when you discuss results.
- If you have heavy periods, ongoing bleeding or marked symptoms, see a doctor to find the cause.
- If you feel very unwell or breathless, seek medical care rather than waiting for results.
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.
Check your iron and B12
No doctor's referral, results in 2 to 5 working days. Book a slot at any branch, or message us if you are not sure where to start.