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What our EPIC clients have to say
Compliments to your staff and centre. I was so impressed by how the entire process was handled. So polite and comforting and professional.
Very impressed with your service. Your Staff were professional and well mannered. Will definitely recommend you!
Baie danke dat julle epicentre gekry het om my COVID-19 toets tuis to kom doen. Die hele proses was glad nie onaangenaam nie, Josh was baie vriendelike en die toets was vinnig en glad nie traumaties soos wat die staat en social media jou wil laat dink nie. Weereens dankie, ek sal jul op hoogte hou oor die resultaat proses.
What a fast and friendly service!
My client would like to thank the entire Cape Town Epicentre team, for the excellent manner in which their employees have been made aware of their status.
I am so grateful for all that Johann has done for us as a family and still doing. I am eternally grateful, and I stand in awe of his kindness. It brings tears to my eyes to think that someone can be so kind to total strangers. May the Lord bless you and keep you and take you from strength to strength. I took my uncle from a drug house about two months ago. He was slowly disappearing because of malnutrition. He doesn’t have any children or a wife. We all he has, and now you are willing to go the extra mile for him. My words are not enough to thank you. 🙏🏼 Bless you sir
They are simply the best! Good customer service, cognisant of the need for sensitivity and confidentiality and very friendly. I used to do my tests with another facility but now I’m a repeat client at Epicentre and the best part is that they take walk-ins. I needed to do a lot of tests and screenings two weeks ago, the results were delivered earlier than promised and yesterday, I went back for other tests. Please check them out, you won’t regret it! They are currently doing a Cough Check tor free, I already did mine.
This is a really great place to get any kind of pathology work done. The staff are very kind and efficient and the discounted prices of the tests are an added bonus. I would highly recommend this centre.
My experience getting blood tests at the Epicentre has been excellent as the staff are all very friendly and professionally. The staff are well trained at taking blood painlessly and if they feel they can’t find the vain they will find a more senior staff member to do it. As someone with difficult collapsed veins i never worry about becoming a pin cushion at Epicentre.
The people here are so friendly and helpful. My blood was taken quickly efficiently and painlessly and my results were recieved a day later via email. I give them a five star rating.
What Are the Tests in The Comprehensive Weight Loss (CWL) Package?
This package measures 11 different substances in your blood. It provides important information about your body’s organ functioning and metabolism. This is important, as our body, the foundation of how we process food into energy.
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!
Our CWL Package Explained
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. When there is a lot of excess insulin and blood sugar in our blood stream, it signals our body to put that excess sugar in storage. We can store some sugar in our liver and muscles, however, when these are full our body start to store the extra sugar as fat.
This of course starts to cause weight gain. To prepare for this test, don’t eat and only drink water for 8 to 12 hours before the test.
A c-reactive protein test measures the level of c-reactive protein (CRP) in your blood. CRP is a protein made by your liver. It’s sent into your bloodstream in response to inflammation. Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting your tissues if you’ve been injured or have an infection. Inflammation is a common underlying factor in all major diseases — including heart disease, cancer, hypertension, and diabetes — and that it can also cause weight gain and difficulty losing weight.
Blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anaemia, infection and leukaemia. If the blood cells are not in balance, the body cannot function optimally, which may cause weight gain.
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. When the liver is overburdened and consequently unable to metabolise nutrients and fats properly, it slows down metabolism, leading to more serious health issues as well as weight gain.
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. Being overweight may raise the risk of high cholesterol by causing LDL cholesterol levels to increase and HDL levels to decrease.
Cholesterol Test
High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
Triglycerides (TRIG) Test
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. The primary function of the thyroid is to control the speed and other aspects of the metabolism. The thyroid influences metabolic rate, menstrual cycle, heart rate, breathing, muscle strength and body weight.
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. When kidneys do not work well, they do not make enough urine to remove the extra fluid from the body, causing fluid weight gain
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. Having inadequate levels of vitamin D may correlate with unintentional weight gain
Recommended Add-On Package
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
This package measures 14 different chemical substances in your blood. It provides important information about your body’s chemical balance and metabolism. This is important, as our metabolism is how the body processes food into energy. Abnormal levels of these substances or combination of them can be a sign of a serious health problem and impact your metabolism.
The lab result provided by Epicentre does not provide a diagnosis. Laboratory test results should be taken to a medical practitioner for a diagnosis and treatment.
The Comprehensive Weight Loss (CWL) Package Procedure
Coming in for this package is as easy as booking a test on our site or just coming through to one of our Walk-In Labs. One of our nurses will take a little blood from you and use it to test for these health targets identified in this package.
Fasting is crucial to the glucose tests in this package. You usually need to fast for 8–12 hours before you come in for this package.
If you would like to test without fasting, please ask not to do the glucose test.
Who Should Get The Comprehensive Weight Loss (CWL) Package?
How Can The CWL Package Help You?
When Should You Get The Comprehensive Weight Loss (CWL) Package?
Most people get a CWL as part of their weight loss journey. Your doctor might also want one to check you for problems related to your thyroid, liver, immune system, kidneys, or metabolism. These tests can help you keep track of any chronic conditions you have, or make sure certain medications aren’t hurting your liver or kidneys
What Time Should I Come For My Test?
We would recommend coming in the morning as this test package needs fasting.
Can I Get Extra Tests With This Package?
You can build your own custom packages, choose which tests you would like by ticking on the menu provided to you during your test. You can eliminate tests that you don’t need or add on extra tests if you require them.
Want a single test? You can monitor a specific aspect of your health with ease at our Walk-In Lab.
Book with Epicentre
For 20 years Epicentre has been fighting South African’s infectious diseases, and now we’re taking on COVID-19! 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 20 years in all 9 provinces, from Pollsmoor prison to Constantia; & you’re getting a gold standard service that experts trust!
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Please note that our packages are just a guide, you can pick any of these tests in these packages, add extra tests or take out any tests. Choose what suits your needs!
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