Your full cholesterol breakdown
A complete lipid profile in one quick test: total cholesterol, the protective HDL, the LDL that drives risk, and triglycerides. A simple, affordable check on your heart health.
No referral, no fasting. Walk in or book a slot.
How would you like to get tested?
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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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WhatsApp usWhat does the lipogram measure?
A full cholesterol breakdown in one test, the four readings together that show your heart-risk picture. From one quick blood draw.
Total Cholesterol
Total Cholesterol. The overall amount of cholesterol in your blood.
HDL Cholesterol
HDL. The protective cholesterol that helps clear the rest from your blood.
LDL Cholesterol
LDL. The cholesterol most linked to clogged arteries and heart risk.
Triglycerides
Triglycerides. A blood fat tied to diet, weight and metabolic health.
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 as a quick, affordable check on your cholesterol, on its own or as a regular habit.
Family history
High cholesterol or heart disease runs in your family.
A routine check
You simply want to know your cholesterol numbers.
Tracking changes
You are watching how diet or lifestyle changes affect your lipids.
Before or during a plan
A baseline before, or while following, a heart-health plan with your doctor.
An affordable habit
You want a low-cost check you can repeat regularly.
A heart-health baseline
You want a starting point to build on.
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 of your cholesterol. It is a starting point for a conversation, not a full assessment of heart risk on its own.
- A single result is a snapshot; trends over time tell you more.
- Heart risk also depends on blood pressure, family history, lifestyle and other factors your doctor weighs up.
- Unusual results are followed up with your doctor, who reads them in context.
- 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.
Know your cholesterol numbers
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.