Start GLP-1 on solid ground
A 12-marker baseline blood panel to take before you start GLP-1 therapy: your sugar, thyroid, organ function and key nutrients, so you and your prescriber begin with a clear picture. One fasted visit.
Best as a morning, fasted appointment.
How would you like to get started?
Book online
Pick a branch and a time that suits you. No doctor's referral needed.
Book a visitWhat does the panel measure?
Twelve baseline markers to check before starting GLP-1 therapy, across sugar, thyroid, organ function, nutrients and blood count. All from one fasted blood draw, ready to share with your prescriber.
Blood sugar and metabolism
Glucose Fasting, HbA1c, Insulin Fasting. Your fasting sugar, three-month average and insulin, the core metabolic baseline.
Cholesterol and thyroid
Lipogram, TSH, Free T4. Your full cholesterol breakdown plus a thyroid check, both worth knowing before you start.
Organ function
U&E + Creatinine, LFT. Baseline kidney, electrolyte and liver function.
Nutrients and blood count
FBC + Platelets, Vitamin B12, Iron Studies. Your blood count and the nutrients that matter as appetite and intake change.
Stress hormone
Cortisol Serum. A baseline cortisol reading, since stress and metabolism are closely linked.
Which GLP-1 panel is right for you?
| Panel | What you get | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start SmartYou are viewing | 12-marker baseline before starting | R3,515 | |
| Monitoring | 3-marker progress check on therapy | R970 | View → |
Three steps, no GP needed
Book or walk in
Book online or walk into any branch. No doctor's referral needed.
Quick blood draw
A fast, professional blood draw. For accurate results, come in the morning after an overnight fast.
Results in 2 to 5 days
A clear, colour-coded report with a free certificate you can share with your prescriber.
Who is this for?
Most useful as a baseline before you begin GLP-1 therapy.
About to start GLP-1
You want a clear set of baseline bloods before you begin.
Your prescriber asked
Your doctor wants baseline bloods before starting therapy.
A safe starting point
You want to know your sugar, thyroid and organ function up front.
Tracking from day one
You like to measure progress against a real baseline.
Nutrient awareness
You want to check iron and B12 before appetite changes.
Peace of mind
You want reassurance before starting something new.
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 baseline blood panel to support care with your prescriber. It is not medical advice about GLP-1 therapy, and it does not replace your prescriber's assessment.
- Whether GLP-1 therapy is right for you, and how it is started, is a decision for you and your prescriber.
- Results are read alongside your history and your prescriber's guidance, not in isolation.
- A single result outside the range is interpreted in context, not on its own.
- 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.
Start GLP-1 on solid ground
No doctor's referral, results in 2 to 5 working days. Book a morning, fasted slot, or message us if you are not sure where to start.