Walk-In Lab Parktown North, Johannesburg | Epicentre
Walk-In LabJohannesburg

Epicentre Parktown North

02 7th Avenue, Parktown North, Johannesburg, 2193

Wellness panels, hormone testing, diabetes screening, STI testing, gut health PCR. Walk in or book online. No doctor's referral. Your GP can also refer you. Results in 2 – 7 working days. From R63.

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4.7/5 Google RatingNo doctor's referral15-minute visitWalk-ins welcome
Hours: Mon – Fri, 08:30 – 16:00WhatsApp: 082 065 2172Email: [email protected]

Tests Available at Parktown North

STI Screening

PCR swab + blood. From R168

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HIV Screening

Rapid + confirmatory. R168

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Hormones

Thyroid, fertility, PCOS. From R380

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Wellness Panels

Cholesterol, diabetes, vitamins

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Gut Health

PCR stool, 17 – 44 targets

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HPV Screening

27-strain typing. R890

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Blood Tests

FBC, iron, vitamins, liver, kidney

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Drug Screening

Urine-based employment tests

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Urgent results available. Antibody tests (HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, herpes): under 24 hours at no extra charge. PCR tests: from 48 hours for an additional fee. Ask at reception.

How a Visit Works

Walk in or book online

No appointment needed. Booking guarantees your slot. Street parking on 7th Avenue. Easy access from M1 and Jan Smuts Avenue.

Tell us what you need

Ask at reception or choose from 63+ packages. Not sure? Our nurses can help. No doctor's referral needed.

Sample collection (15 minutes)

Blood draw by a registered nurse, or self-collected swab/urine in a private room. Quick, professional, confidential.

Pay and go

Cash, card, EFT or Payflex (4 interest-free instalments). 10% student discount. 10% pensioner discount.

Results via email or WhatsApp

Blood: 2 – 5 days. PCR: 5 – 7 days. Two reports: plain-language ODx summary + standard lab report for your doctor. If positive, Test and Treat connects you to a GP.

Our Promise

No doctor's referral

Walk in for any test. No prescription, no letter, no GP visit first.

100% confidential

Results sent only to you. Anonymous testing available. No ID required.

LGBTQIA+ inclusive

Judgement-free, inclusive care. Anatomy-based testing, not gender-based.

GP referrals welcome

Your doctor can refer you, or walk in directly. Either way works.

Research-grade accuracy

Same lab as 65+ published papers in The Lancet, JAMA, Nature.

ODx reports included free

Functional health analysis beyond standard "normal vs abnormal."

Parktown North Lab FAQs

Do I need a doctor's referral?
No. Walk in or book online. Over 180 tests from R63. Full guide.
Do I need to fast before testing?
Most tests do not require fasting. For glucose or cholesterol (lipogram) tests, avoid eating for 8 – 12 hours before your visit. Water is fine.
How long do results take?
Blood: 2 – 5 working days. PCR swab: 5 – 7 working days. Urgent: antibody tests under 24 hours (no extra charge), PCR from 48 hours (additional fee). All results via email.
What payment methods are accepted?
Cash, card, EFT and Payflex (4 interest-free instalments). Some tests claimable from medical aid preventive benefits. 10% student discount. 10% pensioner discount. All prices include VAT.
Is parking available?
Street parking available on 7th Avenue. The lab is in a quiet residential area in Parktown North, easily accessible from the M1 and Jan Smuts Avenue.
Can I test anonymously?
Yes. Pseudonyms accepted. No ID required. Pay cash and nothing appears on medical aid statements. Full anonymous testing guide.
Can my doctor send me to you?
Yes. Your GP, specialist or functional medicine practitioner can refer you for any test. No formal referral letter needed – just tell reception which tests your doctor requested. Results are sent to you, and you share them with your doctor.
Can I get results via WhatsApp?
Yes. Let reception know you prefer WhatsApp delivery. Results can also be sent via email.

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Walk In. No Referral. 15 Minutes.

02 7th Avenue, Parktown North. Mon – Fri, 08:30 – 16:00.

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Samantha Naidoo
MB ChB, FCP (SA) · Medical Director, Epicentre Laboratories

Epicentre Walk-In Labs does not provide medical diagnoses. For diagnoses and advice, consult your healthcare practitioner. Practice #1117394.

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