Private Blood Test

[Beefeathers]

Hello, I am looking into private blood testing using the vacutainer self arrange option, does anyone know if nhs hospitals will do this for me?

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Beefeathers Some hospitals will, some won't. Mine used to years ago but now won't do it for private tests unless your GP requests it, not even when you offer to pay. You will just have to ask them.

[bluebug]

If you use Medichecks you can pay extra to use a local hospital to do phlebotomy.

They have a map where if you know where local hospitals that have phlebotomy departments are, and GP practices you should be able to work out if you live near one.

[Beefeathers in reply to bluebug]

Thank you both x

[humanbean]

As SeasideSusie said above, some NHS hospitals will take blood for you, but be aware that the prices they charge vary a lot, so phone up your local hospital (Pathology Department), ask whether they will do it for you, and at what cost.

[Beefeathers in reply to humanbean]

Thank you appreciate your reply and I will check this out with my local hospital

[Trixie64]

Beefeathers - have you asked your GP surgery whether they will do it? Mine does, at no cost.

[Beefeathers in reply to Trixie64]

Thank you, I'm seeing my GP this week so will ask, thank you again