Back

Blood tests

From R180* per test - great value!

In partnership with

*Note: The price of your blood tests will be based on the type of test you choose.

How it works

  • 1
    Download and sign up for FREE on the Unu Health app (App Store, Google Play or AppGallery)
  • 2
    Choose the blood test you want
  • 3
    Pay for your blood test via credit or debit card
  • 4
    Get your Ampath order number on the app

  • 5
    Find the Ampath branch that’s nearest you
  • 6
    Go to the Ampath branch to do your blood test
  • 7
    Get your results in under 48 hrs after your test
  • 8
    Get a FREE results consult via a phone call
Sloped top shape

Chronic conditions

Anaemia

R290

This testing panel includes measuring the level of iron (ferritin) in your blood as well as a full blood count (white and red blood cells and platelets), which will tell you if you are suffering from anaemia, along with other medical disorders.

Test Code(s): FER, FBC

Blood sugar

R180

This test measures your blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. High HbA1c levels mean you are either prediabetic or diabetic.

Test Code(s): HBA

Diabetes monitoring

(Comprehensive panel)

R523

The full diabetes panel includes blood sugar tests (fasting glucose and HbA1c), as well as a complete cholesterol test (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides).

Test Code(s): GLF, CH, LDL, HDL, TG, HBA

Cholesterol monitoring

(Hyperlipidemia panel)

R386

This is a complete cholesterol test (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides) as well as a blood sugar (glucose) test.

Test Code(s): GLF, CH, LDL, HDL, TG

Blood pressure monitoring

(Hypertension)

R212

This test measures the functioning of your kidneys and the levels of blood sugar and cholesterol, which are important in understanding the cause of high blood pressure.

Test Code(s): CR, K, GLF, CH

Sexual health

STD PCR

R674

This test tells you if you have gonorrhoea, chlamydia, mycoplasma or trichomonas.

Test Code(s): STDPCR

STD screening

(Comprehensive panel)

R1157

(incl. HIV)

R990

(excl. HIV)

This is a full panel test for common sexually transmitted diseases including gonorrhoea, chlamydia, mycoplasma, trichomonas, syphilis and hepatitis B, as well as HIV.

Test Code(s): HIV, RPR, HEPBSAG, STDPCR

Syphilis

R201

This test tells you if you are infected with the bacteria that cause syphilis.

Test Code(s): RPR

Hepatitis B

R201

This test tells you if you are infected with the hepatitis B virus.

Test Code(s): HEPBSAG

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

R212

This test tells you if you are pregnant and provides the estimated age of the foetus.

Test Code(s): HCGQ

HIV screening & monitoring

HIV monitoring

(Comprehensive panel)

R880

This HIV blood testing panel will tell you if the disease is well managed (HIV viral load and CD4 count), whilst also checking your kidney and liver function.

Test Code(s): CR, HB, ALT, HIVVL, CD4CD8

CD4 & Viral load

(HIV)

R758

These tests measure your HIV viral load and CD4 count.

Test Code(s): HIVVL, CD4CD8

HIV screening

R211

This test will determine if you are infected with the HIV virus.

Test Code(s): HIV

General health screening

General screening

(Female)

R428

These tests measure your general health including your cholesterol and blood sugar levels, as well as thyroid, liver and kidney function.

Test Code(s): CR, GLF, LDL, TSH, HB, ALT

General screening

(Male under 45)

R428

These tests measure your general health including your cholesterol and blood sugar levels, as well as thyroid, liver and kidney function.

Test Code(s): CR, GLF, TSH, HB, ALT

General screening

(Male over 45)

R554

These tests measure your general health including cholesterol and blood sugar levels, as well as thyroid, liver, prostate and kidney function.

Test Code(s): CR, GLF, PSA, LDL, TSH, HB, ALT