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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.

We operate a walk in service at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital patients can visit at a time convenient for them during our opening hours.

Patients sent for a blood test by the hospital do not need to bring a letter with them.

Upon arrival, please report to the reception desk where you will be issued a ticket number for your blood test, you will be called to have your blood taken by the phlebotomists.

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)