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Adult Phlebotomy Services

Phlebotomy generally refers to the collection of blood from a vein. Most areas of medicine rely on blood for diagnostic testing.

To make an appointment for Croydon University Hospital or Purley War Memorial Hospital, call 0208 401 3028 between 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). If you have a question or prefer to book your appointment via email, please send your details to Ch-tr.phlebotomybookings@nhs.net.

To book your appointment we will need the following information:

- Full name

- Date of Birth

- The date and time that you would like your appointment

- Whether your blood test has been requested by a hospital clinician or GP.

Upon arrival, please report to the reception desk where you will be issued a ticket number for you blood test and we can print your blood test request form if necessary.You will then need to wait for the number on your ticket to be called.

Most blood tests only take a few minutes to complete, and our phlebotomists are very experienced at taking samples from nervous patients.

Some blood tests require that you avoid eating or drinking anything except water (fasting) or you may need to stop taking certain medication. Please refer to the clinician who requested your blood test if you are unsure.

 

Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE

Service Hours: 7am to 4.45pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)

 

Purley War memorial Hospital 856 Brighton Road Purley CR8 2YL

Service hours: 7am – 4.45pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)