Blood tests

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Overview

At the Royal Free London adults can have blood tests at Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, Edgware Community Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital.

Find out about children's blood tests or read on for further information about adult blood tests at each of our hospitals.

The Jnetics Jewish genetic disorder clinic is located at Barnet Hospital - book a Tay Sachs blood test.

How we are keeping you safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

To ensure social distancing, please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your appointment.

When you arrive for your appointment, we will take your temperature and ask whether you or anyone in your household has symptoms of coronavirus.

When you visit, please keep your distance from others and wear your own face covering which covers your nose and mouth. If you are not wearing one, we will give you a mask. The face covering or mask must be worn at all times while you are in hospital. You can read more about the steps we are taking to keep you safe here.

What happens at a blood test?

At the Royal Free London, we might use a blood test to diagnose and treat a number of conditions, such as diabetes, thyroid problems, signs of kidney damage, or prostate cancer or ovarian cancer.

The blood test service at our hospitals works on an appointment basis. We encourage all patients to book an appointment.

After your blood test you may have a small bruise. This is normal and will go down after a few days in the way any other bruise does.

Who will take my Royal Free blood test?

Your blood sample will be taken by a phlebotomist who is specially trained to perform your test. Phlebotomists will not discuss your blood results or your medical condition.

If you have questions about your blood test or need help understanding blood test results, please speak to your doctor or consultant, or nursing staff at the clinic.

Download our leaflet about blood tests.

Contact

Do you have an appointment?

Find your ward

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ

Adults over 16

Patient enquiries (adults): 020 8375 1471

Book an appointment online or call us to make your appointment on 020 8375 1471. The adult clinic is open Monday-Friday from 9am-4.45pm. We do not open on bank holidays.

Children

Patient enquiries (children): 020 8216 5192 or 020 8216 4933

Book an appointment online or call 020 8216 5192 or 020 8216 4933. The appointments line is open Monday to Friday from 9am-4pm.

The children's blood test clinic at Barnet Hospital runs at the following times:
- Monday 9am-12.30pm
- Tuesday 9am-5pm
- Wednesday 2-5pm
- Thursday 2-5pm
- Friday 1-5pm
We do not open on bank holidays.
Chase Farm Hospital

The Ridgeway
Enfield
Middlesex
EN2 8JL

Patient enquiries (adults and children): 020 8375 1471

Adults

The adult clinic is open:
- Monday-Wednesday: 8am-7.30pm
- Thursday: 8am-6.30pm
- Friday: 8am-4pm
We do not open on bank holidays.

Children

The children's blood test clinic at Chase Farm Hospital runs at the following times:
- Tuesday 8.30-11.30am
- Wednesday 8.30-11.30am
- Thursday 8.30-11.30am
- Friday 8-11.30am
We do not open on bank holidays.
Chestnut Community Hospital

King Arthur Court
Waltham Cross
Hertfordshire
EN8 8XN

Patient enquiries: 01992 622157

We do not open on bank holidays.
Edgware Community Hospital

Burnt Oak Broadway
Edgware
Middlesex
HA8 0AD

Patient enquiries (adults): 020 8375 1471
Patient enquiries (children): 020 8732 6331

We do not open on bank holidays.
Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road
London
Greater London
N12 0JE

Patient enquiries: 020 8349 7460

We do not open on bank holidays.
Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG

Patient enquiries: 020 7794 0500

The adult clinic is open
- Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm
- Saturday from 8am-1pm
The children clinic is open
- Monday to Friday, between 9am-12.50pm and 1.30-4.15pm
We do not open on bank holidays.