Our Women’s Annual Package Explained
What are the tests in the Women’s Annual package?
Take charge of your health with our Women’s Annual Wellness Package (Foundation), designed to provide a comprehensive check-up of key health markers. This package evaluates blood sugar levels, heart health, liver and kidney function, thyroid balance, and essential nutrients, helping to detect potential health concerns early.
Regular monitoring of these vital indicators allows you to stay proactive, prevent potential health issues, and optimize your overall well-being. Whether for general health maintenance or lifestyle adjustments, this package offers valuable insights into your body’s health.
Even if you feel healthy, it’s important to get these tests done at least once a year. Experts have designed this package to get you the best tests for your health. 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 955
Fasting Glucose Test
A fasting blood sugar test is used to measure sugar in your blood. This test is a simple, safe and common way to diagnose prediabetes, diabetes or gestational diabetes. Our nurse will just need to prick your finger or use a needle to draw blood from a vein in your arm. To prepare for this test, don’t eat and only drink water for 8 to 12 hours before the test.
Full Blood Count (FBC)
Blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anaemia, infection and leukaemia.
Lipogram (Cholesterol, HDL, TRIG & LDL)
This test (panel) measures the level of the different lipids and lipid-like substances in the blood. Cholesterol and triglycerides are carried in the blood by lipoprotein particles. These particles are also measured and classified according to density. The lipogram is used to help predict the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and determine treatment. The lipogram is used to monitor the effectiveness of and or response to therapy.
- Cholesterol Test
- High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
- Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
- Triglycerides (TRIG) Test
Liver Function Test
Liver function tests are blood tests used to help diagnose and monitor liver disease or damage. The tests measure the levels of certain enzymes and proteins in your blood.
The Uric Acid (UA) Blood Test
A uric acid blood test, also known as a serum uric acid measurement, determines how much uric acid is present in your blood. The test can help determine how well your body produces and removes uric acid, which is a normal waste product in your blood. But in high amounts uric acid can cause a number of issues in your body.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test
A thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test is a common blood test used to measure how well the thyroid gland is working.
Vitamin D Test
A vitamin D blood test measures the level of vitamin D in your blood. Abnormal levels of vitamin D can indicate bone disorders, nutrition problems, organ damage, or other medical conditions.
Urea & Electrolytes and Creatinine (U & E and Creatinine)
A U and E is usually performed to confirm normal kidney function or to exclude a serious imbalance of biochemical salts in the bloodstream. A diverse number of conditions may be detected on the U and E test, as each parameter tested may be high or low.
Book with Epicentre
For over 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 decades in all 9 provinces, from Pollsmoor prison to Constantia; & you’re getting a gold standard service that experts trust!
