how toget lab testsdone

[elvera111]

all tests i have had done so far have been finger pricks. my next one requires blood draw. howdo i goabout that

[bluebug]

If it's a Blue Horizon tests they have links with BMI hospitals where you can get them done for £35. So contact them and ask.

The other choices are to ask your local NHS hospital phlebotomy department if they will do it and expect to pay a fee, or find someone you know is qualified to and can do so.

[elvera111 in reply to bluebug]

its medicheck. receptionist suggested i contact my local blood test centre...they said if i had appropriate forms. i tried to explain it was from a private lab and she just repeated herself... dont think she was taking in what i said. now if i pay the £80 For the test and she doesnt recognise the form i have wasted my money...my nearest nufield or spire hospital ar tofar away for me to travel in my condition.

[elvera111 in reply to elvera111]

what is BMI

[bluebug in reply to elvera111]

BMI are a private healthcare company. Google BMI hospitals.

Blue Horizon has linked with some BMI hospitals to extend their coverage.

[bluebug]

There is also this information in the thyroid uk website - thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

[Angel_of_the_North]

I get mine done through Blue Horizon with blood draw done at the Spire hospital (free hot and cold drinks!). Some GP surgeries will do a blood draw for private tests for a small fee, or it can be done by a friend who is nurse (or a vet).