Blood Tests

We provide blood tests at University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Book a blood test

You can book your blood test online using Swiftqueue, or by phoning the call centre on  020 8333 3217. Our lines are open from 8am to 4pm, from Monday to Friday.

Please note: you will need to bring a hard copy of your bloods request form to your booked appointment. If you do not bring this form, you will not be able to be seen, and will have to rebook. If you do not have this form, please contact your GP.

Please note the we no longer accommodate any urgent walk in appointments and all appointments must be pre-booked.

Each appointment is given a 5 minute time slot. Please make sure you arrive on time or we may not be able to see you. 

Book your blood test online

 

Blood tests for children aged under 10

Lewisham:  Please book your child's blood test at South Lewisham Health Centre, which offers a specialised clinic for children. This is the only blood test centre in Lewisham that is able to take blood from children under the age of 10 years. Please check for the correct option when booking.

Greenwich and Bexley: Children under 10 years old can get bloods taken from our specially trained staff at Queen Elizabeth Hospital or Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup.

 

Locations and contact

For details of our clinics, please select one of the options below:

Greenwich and Bexley

Locations

We offer blood testing and other phlebotomy services in the following locations in Bexley and Greenwich boroughs:

  • Erith Community Hospital
  • Eltham Community Hospital
  • Queen Mary's Hospital
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital
  • Plumstead Health Centre
  • Lakeside Health Centre

Contact

Testing and

  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital: 020 8836 5021
  • Queen Mary's Hospital: 020 3910 7230

Please note that your blood tests results will only be made available to the doctor that requested the test cannot be given directly to you.

When you come to see us

Please bring a physical copy of your bloods request form to your booked appointment.

If you do not bring your form, we will not be able to see you and you will need to re-book your appointment. If you do not have a form, please contact your GP.

If you need a Glucose Tolerance test (GTT), please arrive between 8am and 9am only and report to reception.

Blood tests for children under 10

We work with Children’s Outpatients to provide an appointment-only, children’s phlebotomy service. All of our staff have been specially trained to help children.

Our clinics are located in a child-friendly environment, with a play specialist available to help children manage their anxiety.

To make an appointment call:

Queen Elizabeth Hospital: 020 8836 5053

Queen Mary's hospital: 020 8333 3217 

University Hospital Lewisham

Location

Suite 1, Purple Zone, University Hospital Lewisham 

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Contact

Phone:  020 3192 6249

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GP blood test requests

Suite 1 does not provide a service for GP patients unless it is for a specialised test.

GP patients who need to attend Suite 1 for blood tests requiring specialised processing will be informed of this individually by the GP.

Blood tests are by appointment only. Please do not show up at any of our clinics without an appointment.

When you are referred for a test, you will receive a form which lists the clinics and times which are available to you.

Lewisham community clinics

We offer blood tests at community sites around Lewisham:

  • Downham Health Centre
  • Honor Oak Health Centre
  • Lee Health Centre
  • Primary Care Centre at Rushey Green Group Practice
  • South Lewisham Health Centre
  • Sydenham Green Health Centre
  • Waldron Health Centre

If your child is under 10 years old, please booking an appointment at the South Lewisham Paediatric Phlebotomy Clinic.

Book your blood test online

You can also book your blood test over the phone by calling 020 8333 3217.

Lines open 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.