The blood tests department work on an appointment system only. Unfortunately, we do not have capacity to offer a walk-in service.

If you arrive without an appointment, arrangements will be made for you to return at a later date.

Patients with a blood test request from their GP must attend their own GP surgery for their test to take place.

If your GP has requested a specialised test, we will need to know what the test is for, therefore your surgery must contact us first on 01793 607497.

Patients who are being monitored by the Anti-coagulation Clinic will also need to attend their own GP surgery.

Children

Children under the age of 16 will be seen by our phlebotomy team.

Children may be accompanied by one parent or guardian (please contact us if they need special assistance).

All children under the age of 16 will need their parent/guardian to book an appointment via email before attending.

Children under the age of three or those with complex needs will need to have their bloods undertaken with the Paediatric Department.

Children are now seen on Saturdays, unless there is a time-sensitive blood test that needs to be done during the week.

How to book a blood test appointment

To book an appointment please email gwh.bloodtestbooking@nhs.net.

Alternatively you can call 01793 607497.

To enable us to book a blood test appointment for you, please include:

• Your hospital or NHS number
• Your date of birth
• Your full name
• The date the blood test is required
• The time slot you are available (Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.10pm)
• Whether it is a fasting/time sensitive/genetics blood test
• Which clinic is requesting the blood test

We will respond to emails within two working days.

Results

Please contact your GP or clinic to obtain the results.

Opening times

Day	Times
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday	8.30am - 5.15pm
Wednesday	9am - 5.15pm
Saturdays (protected children only clinic)	8am - 3pm
Sunday and bank holidays	Closed

Appointment times

• Adults: 8.30am - 5pm
• Children: 8am - 3pm