Cover the gaps in a plant-based diet
A 9-marker blood screen for the nutrients most worth keeping an eye on when you eat vegetarian or vegan, from B12 and iron to vitamin D, zinc and key minerals.
No referral needed. Come fasted; book a morning 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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Nine blood markers covering the nutrients and systems most affected by a vegetarian or vegan diet, from one fasting draw.
Key plant-based nutrients
Vitamin B12, Iron Studies, Vitamin D, Zinc. The nutrients most likely to run low on a plant-based diet.
Minerals
Magnesium, Calcium. Two minerals worth tracking when dairy and animal products are limited.
Blood, cholesterol and kidney
FBC, Lipogram, Creatinine. A full blood count, your cholesterol balance and a kidney marker.
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. Because this panel is over R1,500, it also includes a free one-on-one ODx specialist session to walk through your results.
See ODx reports and an example →Three steps, no GP needed
Book your visit
Book the Vegetarian & Vegan Panel 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 for anyone eating vegetarian or vegan who wants to check the common gaps.
Plant-based diet
You eat vegetarian or vegan and want a check.
New to it
You have recently cut out animal products.
Low energy
Tiredness you want to understand.
A baseline
Numbers to track and adjust over time.
No referral
You can book without a doctor's referral.
Peace of mind
You want reassurance you are covering the basics.
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
A nutrient screen is a snapshot. It flags areas to look at; it does not diagnose anything on its own.
- Results are a screen, not a diagnosis; values outside range need follow-up with a doctor.
- A normal result does not rule out every deficiency; some need other tests.
- Supplements and recent diet changes affect results; mention them when you discuss them.
- Several markers are affected by fasting; results assume you fasted as advised.
- If you feel unwell, see a doctor rather than waiting for a routine panel.
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.
Cover the gaps in a plant-based diet
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.