Blood Tests (Phlebotomy)

Important: We are currently experiencing a period of increased waiting times for blood test appointments. Remember to only book one appointment to allow for maximum availability to all patients. We thank you for your understanding during this time and apologise for any inconvenience.

As from 2 April 2026, the Phlebotomy Service (blood tests) is based within A27 (Main Outpatients)

Blood tests in the community are by appointment only, you will be turned away without an appointment. Appointments are available for patients aged 5 years and over (with the exception of New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital, details below).

Please help us maximise our available appointments by only booking one blood test appointment per patient.

If you require multiple blood tests, you are only required to book one blood test appointment as the relevant requests will be completed during the same appointment.

To book a blood test appointment please follow these instructions:

• If your blood test is a ROUTINE request, please use the on-line booking system to book your appointment within 10 working days.
• If your blood test request is for PLANNED TREATMENT, please use the on-line booking system to book your appointment for the required date.
• If your blood test is an URGENT request, please use the on-line booking system to book your appointment within 3 working days.
• For URGENT and PLANNED TREATMENT blood tests, if there are no slots available across all venues to book within 3 working days, please call the Urgent Phlebotomy Line on 01902 442607 (9am – 12noon Monday to Friday) to book your appointment.

Important – Please Note:

• You will be turned away without an appointment
• Please do not arrive more than 5 minutes early for your appointment
• If you arrive more than 10 minutes late for your appointment you may be asked to rebook
• Patients aged 5-15 must be accompanied by an adult
• New Cross Hospital (NXH) and Cannock Chase Hospital (CCH) offer blood test slots daily (Monday – Friday) for GP referred blood tests only. CCH bookings are for patients aged 10 years and over. NXH bookings are for patients aged 12 and over. Patients under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Upon arrival you will be asked to take a ticket (please note – that whilst you have an appointment there is no guarantee of being seen at the exact appointment time)
• All available appointments are detailed online – please use all venues
• Fasting appointments to be booked for no later than 11am
• You are not required to bring a printed blood form to the appointment; however, a blood request must have been made by the relevant health care professional in order for us to complete your blood test. Where there is no blood request on the system, you may be turned away and asked to rebook accordingly.
• Clinics are run as multi-patient clinics, if you prefer to be seen privately please inform the staff at reception when checking in for your appointment.

If you require a longer blood test appointment for reasons such as:-

• Sever needle phobia
• Additional needs
• Restricted mobility

Please call the urgent phone line for an extended appointment (01902 442607, 9am – 12noon Monday to Friday)

Alternatively, Cannock Chase Hospital also offer extended appointment times should you wish to book at this venue

If you require genetic testing blood sampling, please ensure each person requiring a blood sample to be taken each have an individual appointment. Failure to comply with this may result in you being turned away and asked to rebook accordingly.

To make a blood test appointment, select a venue below to get started!

Please use all sites to ensure your blood test is undertaken within the timeframe requested to help avoid delays to your treatment or diagnosis.

Please attend on your own unless you are under the age of 16, you need support for language, mobility, memory or other additional needs. Only one chaperone per patient will be allowed into the clinic room where appropriate.

To make an appointment at one of the venues below, please book via bookinglab

If you are a health professional or looking for more information about pathology services, please visit the Black Country Pathology Services website