Free Blood Tests in Johannesburg: Clinic Locations & Services

Free Blood Testing Services in Johannesburg

Public health facilities in Johannesburg offer free blood testing for key conditions. Services may vary; confirm availability before visiting.

Major Public Hospitals

• Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (Parktown): Comprehensive lab services; HIV, syphilis, TB, hepatitis, CBC, chemistry.
• Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (Soweto): Largest hospital in Africa; full pathology services.
• Helen Joseph Hospital (Auckland Park): General and specialized testing.
• Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital (Coronationville): Maternal/child focus.
• Charlotte Maxeke (formerly Johannesburg General) — note name change.

Primary Health Care Clinics

Community health centres (CHCs) and local clinics provide free HIV counseling/testing (HCT), syphilis screening, TB GeneXpert, antenatal panels. Examples:

• Alexandra CHC
• Diepsloot CHC
• Orange Farm CHC
• Zola CHC (Soweto)
• Chiawelo CHC

Specialized Programs

• HIV/TB: Universal test-and-treat; self-screening kits available.
• Prenatal: Booking bloods (HIV, syphilis, Hb, blood group, rubella, hepatitis B).
• STI screening: Free at all public facilities.

Practical Tips

• Bring ID (South African ID or passport) and proof of address if possible.
• Go early (queues long).
• Fasting not required for HIV/syphilis; needed for glucose/lipids.
• Results: same day for rapid tests; days for lab tests.
• Private labs (Ampath, Lancet, PathCare) offer paid services with faster turnaround.

For updated locations/hours, check Gauteng Department of Health or call the AIDS Helpline: 0800 012 322.