Phlebotomy Service

The Phlebotomy Service is provided to enable patients in the Central Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen access to blood clinics when tests have been requested. The service also runs drop-in Anticoagulant clinics, along with Enhanced needs and Paediatric Clinics that are appointment only.

Where the service is provided

Chorley & South Ribble Locality
Blood test clinics are provided within GP surgeries across the Chorley & South Ribble locality. Days and times of clinics are available from the surgery and all are run via an appointment system; appointments are booked directly with the surgery.

Anticoagulant Clinics for Chorley & South Ribble locality

Community anticoagulant clinics are run in several Community clinics (please follow this link for timetable). No appointment is necessary, service users can choose the clinic of their choice and a ticket system is available at each clinic, please note service users are requested to arrive at least 30 minutes before the end of each clinic session. Please ensure you have your Yellow Anticoagulant Book with you.

Chorley & South Ribble Hospital offer Phlebotomy service as follows
CDH blood test clinic, located within outpatients: 08.30am - 16.30pm Monday - Friday

Preston Locality
Drop-in clinics are available in Preston (please follow this link for timetable), no appointment is necessary, service users can choose the clinic of their choice and a ticket system is available at each clinic, please note that clinics can be very busy so service users are requested to arrive at least 30 minutes before the end of each clinic session. You must have a blood form with you when you attend to give to the Phlebotomist. 

Anticoagulant patients for Preston locality can attend any of the drop in clinics of their choice

Royal Preston Hospital offer Phlebotomy service as follows
RPH blood test clinic, located in the main entrance: From 08.30am to 16.45pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and 18.30pm on Thursdays.

Southport and Formby Locality

Clinic for patients requiring bloods to be taken.

The service runs from the following sites:

• Ainsdale Centre for Health and Wellbeing
• Churchtown Clinic
• Formby Clinic
• Southport Health & Wellbeing Centre

Service Hours:
Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00

Note:

The Phlebotomy Clinic at Southport Health & Wellbeing Centre operates 09:00 – 19:45 on Tuesday and Thursday.

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