A-Z of Services
Blood tests - Purley War Memorial Hospital
- Address: Purley War Memorial Hospital 856 Brighton Rd, Purley, CR8 2YL
- Service hours: Monday to Friday from 07:00am to 16:45pm, excluding Bank Holidays
About us
Adult phlebotomy services
We have introduced a booking service for blood tests to reduce waiting times and can now offer a specific time for your blood test.
To make an appointment for Croydon University Hospital or Purley War Memorial Hospital please 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 .
The addresses for both locations can be found further below.
In order to book your appointment we will need the following information:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Whether you would like your blood test at Croydon University Hospital or Purley war Memorial Hospital
- The date and time that you would like your appointment
- Whether your blood test been requested by a hospital clinician or GP
If you have been advised to have a blood test following an outpatient appointment in the hospital, or your blood test is urgent, we can still see you on the day but it may not be possible to see you straight away.
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 back to the clinician who requested your blood test if you are unsure.
Location
Croydon University Hospital530 London RoadCroydonCR7 7YEService hours: 7am – 4.45pm, Monday – Friday excluding Bank HolidaysPurley War Memorial Hospital856 Brighton roadPurleyCR8 2YLService hours: 7am – 4.45pm, Monday – Friday excluding Bank Holidays