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Adult Blood Testing (Phlebotomy Service)

Service name: Phlebotomy Service Source URL: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/phlebotomy-service

We offer a range of blood tests to help monitor and improve your health. You can get:

• Routine tests
• Urgent tests (results within 48 hours)
• Fasting tests – you must avoid food, drink, alcohol, caffeine or fizzy drinks for at least 12 hours before the appointment (water is fine)
• Special tests for people on blood thinners (Warfarin/INR) or DAWN patients

How to book:

• Appointments only – no walk‑ins or self‑referrals.
• If your GP or another health professional has referred you, book online via the Sangix Appointments system or call the clinic at 0118 904 7900 and choose option 3 for urgent slots.
• The clinic is at West Berkshire Community Hospital, RG18 3AS, open 8 am‑4 pm.

What to expect at your appointment:

• Arrive 5 minutes early and check in at reception.
• Bring a responsible adult if you are 16 or under, and you may bring a carer for extra help.
• If you feel anxious or think you might faint, let the staff know – they can help you lie down and make you comfortable.
• You may listen to music with headphones or use your phone for distraction.
• A needle is needed to draw the blood; the team will do their best to keep you comfortable.
• Results are sent back to your GP or the referring health professional, who will share them with you.

Contact:

• Phone: 0118 904 7900
• For more information about donating blood, visit the NHS Give Blood page linked on the service site.

Children and Young People Blood Testing (Community Paediatric Service – East Berkshire)

Service name: Community Paediatric Service – East Berkshire Source URL: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/community-paediatric-service-east-berkshire

If you are registered with a GP in East Berkshire and need a blood test for a child:

• Appointments must be booked through the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust system. You can find booking details on their website.
• For children aged 5‑16, a special weekly clinic runs every Friday (8:15 am‑3:15 pm) at West Berkshire Community Hospital.
• Urgent blood tests can be scheduled from Tuesday to Friday mornings when needed.
• Children under 5 years old are seen at Kempton Ward in the Royal Berkshire Hospital; appointments are arranged via the Royal Berkshire Hospital website.

Next steps:

• Ask your GP to refer the child for a blood test.
• Follow the referral instructions to book through the Frimley Health system or contact the relevant hospital directly.

This information isn’t a substitute for medical advice. Please talk to your GP or NHS 111 if you have any concerns.

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