Walk-In Lab Locations Across South Africa
Three walk-in branches in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. Home test kits delivered anywhere in South Africa. No doctor's referral. No appointment needed.
Cape Town – Observatory
Durban – Hillcrest
Johannesburg – Parktown North
Cannot reach a branch? Home test kits are delivered anywhere in South Africa for PCR swab tests: STIs, HPV, BV, UTI and gut health. Discreet packaging. Prepaid return label. Same laboratory analysis as walk-in tests. You can also collect a kit from one of our pickup points in Cape Town, Stellenbosch or Durban.
What to Expect When You Visit
Walk in during opening hours. Tell reception which test you want, or ask for guidance. A registered nurse collects your sample: blood draw from your arm, or self-collected swab in a private room for PCR tests. The visit takes about 15 minutes. Pay at reception (cash, card, EFT or Payflex interest-free instalments). Results arrive via email in 2 – 7 working days.
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.
Anonymous testing is available at all branches. Pseudonyms accepted. No ID required. 10% student discount. 10% pensioner discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Walk In. No Referral. 15 Minutes.
Three branches across South Africa. Home kits delivered nationwide.
Epicentre Walk-In Labs does not provide medical diagnoses. For medical diagnoses and advice, please consult your healthcare practitioner. Practice #1117394.