Blood Tests
A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:
- assess your general state of health
- confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
- see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning
A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm. The usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The child's hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.
You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS Choices website.
PHLEBOTOMY SERVICE AVAILABLE OUR FOR ADULT PATIENTS:
North Manchester General Hospital
Monday to Friday 8.30am until 4.00pm
Please attend:
Phlebotomy Room, Outpatient ‘A’
Main Entrance, Delaunays Road
Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5RB
Tel: 0161 795 4567
*Please note blood samples are NOT taken
in the Pathology Department
Royal Oldham Hospital
Monday to Friday 8.30am until 4.00pm
Please attend:
The Adult Medical Centre
Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham, OL1 2JH
Tel: 0161 624 0420
The Cornerstone Centre
2 Graham Street
Beswick, Manchester, M11 3AA
(Adjacent to 5 Oaks Family Practice)
*Please note this is by appointment only
Telephone: 0800 092 4020
CHILDREN'S PHLEBOTOMY (under 16's):
Please make an appointment to see your GP who will refer to the appropriate service accordingly.