Epicentre is a trusted partner for diagnostic and point-of-care test evaluations in South Africa.
We support international manufacturers, research institutions, and public-health agencies by providing independent validation, real-world testing, and regulatory-ready reporting that meet WHO and SAHPRA standards.
About Our Point-of-Care Evaluation Services
Epicentre provides end-to-end diagnostic evaluation support from ethical approval and protocol design to testing, analysis, and reporting.
We ensure that every device or rapid test is evaluated under real-world conditions, generating data you can trust for submission, publication, or regulatory review.
Challenges in Diagnostic Evaluation
Developing or validating a diagnostic test can be a complex and costly process.
In South Africa, strict regulatory frameworks, demanding ethics approval processes, and limited sample availability often result in delayed evaluation timelines.
Manufacturers and research partners also face challenges in:
✔ Recruiting representative participants
✔ Collecting high-quality biological samples
✔ Comparing performance against established reference standards
Our Solutions
Epicentre removes these barriers through experience, infrastructure, and agility.
Our team offers:
Streamlined ethics and regulatory submissions
Access to retrospective and prospective samples through our national network and walk-in labs
In-house testing environments for accurate side-by-side comparisons
Qualified laboratory scientists and trained field teams
Transparent communication and milestone-based reporting
Our Services
Epicentre offers a complete range of point-of-care evaluation services. Partners can select a full-service package or specific stages.
Evaluation Services Include:
✔ Prepare and submit ethics applications
✔ Develop study protocols and standard operating procedures
✔ Recruit and train evaluation staff
✔ Recruit participants and collect live or stored samples
✔ Conduct test-performance analysis vs. reference methods
✔ Generate validated evaluation reports ready for sponsor or regulatory submission
Benefits of Partnering With Epicentre
Extensive Experience
Our team brings deep expertise in field and laboratory evaluations — from HIV and TB rapid diagnostics to COVID-19 antigen and antibody tests — providing scientifically sound, actionable data.
Cost-Effective Evaluations
We maintain competitive pricing without compromising rigour or accuracy, leveraging streamlined processes and local partnerships to optimise budgets.
Agile & Responsive
Epicentre’s flexible structure allows us to mobilise quickly, adapt to new protocols, and deliver results on schedule.
We operate with open communication, collaborative project management, and real-time updates to keep partners informed at every stage.
Trusted by Global and Local Health Leaders
Epicentre has partnered with:
