Good Hope Hospital
Adults
The walk-in blood test clinic takes place opposite Area C, located in the Good Hope Treatment Centre.
Blood clinics run:
- Monday to Friday from 09:00 – 16:45
Children
Blood tests for patients aged 18 and under take place in the Paediatric Outpatients Department, which is located on the first floor above the emergency department.
You need an appointment to attend this clinic. To book an appointment, please get in touch via telephone.
Children’s blood clinics run:
- Monday and Tuesday from 08:30 – 12:30
Children aged 12 and over can also attend the Adult walk-in clinic at the Good Hope Treatment Centre.
Heartlands Hospital
Adults
The walk-in blood test clinic takes place in the Outpatients department, which is located on the ground floor of the Heartlands Treatment Centre.
Blood clinics run:
- Monday to Thursday from 08:30 – 16:45
- Friday from 08:30 – 16:15
Children
Blood tests for patients aged 18 and under take place in the Paediatric Bloods room, next to Ward 14.
You need an appointment to attend this clinic. To book an appointment, get in touch via telephone.
Limited slots are also available to book online.
Children’s blood clinics run:
- Monday to Thursday from 08:30 – 16:45
- Friday from 08:30 – 16:15
Children aged 16 and over can also attend the Adult walk-in clinic at the Heartlands Treatment Centre.
Solihull Hospital
Adults
The walk-in blood test clinic takes place in the Blood clinic, which is located at the North Entrance (opposite the Orthopaedics Department).
Blood clinics run:
- Monday to Friday from 08:00 – 16:45.
Children
Children aged 12 and over can attend the Adult walk-in clinic at the North Entrance.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Phlebotomy sessions are available by appointment only and take place in areas 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Outpatients department, which is located on the ground floor of the hospital.
Blood clinics are available by appointment only and run Monday to Friday from 08:30 – 17:30.
Blood test also take place at clinics in the Heritage Building and Morris House, which are both located on the QEHB site.
Offsite blood testing
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is currently providing blood test services at local offsite locations. This allows patients the option, if it is more convenient, of attending blood test appointments at a location outside of the Trust’s hospitals.
Patients will be notified if they are able to access blood test services at an alternative offsite location when they are contacted by a member of staff at UHB to arrange their appointment.
There will still be the option for patients to attend Good Hope, Heartlands, or Queen Elizabeth Hospital for blood tests.
Washwood Heath Community Diagnostic Centre
Children
Blood tests for patients aged 12-18 only.
You need an appointment to attend this clinic. To book an appointment, please call: 0121 424 1528.
Children’s blood clinics run:
- Friday from 08:30 – 16:15
More information on Washwood Heath Community Diagnostic Centre can be found on our website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I Need a Blood form?
Patients attending Good Hope, Heartlands or Solihull require a printed blood form, unless specifically instructed otherwise. If you are unsure, please consult your GP or clinician before your appointment date.
Fasting and timed blood tests
You will be told if your blood test requires fasting and/or needs to be done at a specific time when you receive your blood form. If you are making an appointment, please let the booking team know this information at the beginning of your call to help them schedule an appointment at the right time for you.
What numbing options are available for Children’s blood tests?
Ethyl Chloride “Freezing” Spray is available in clinic for children aged 3 years and above, and provides a short-term, instant numbing effect.
EMLA cream is suitable for most young children and is available via prescription from your GP or over the counter at your chemist.
At least 45 minutes before the child’s appointment, apply a layer of cream across the inside of the elbow (do not rub in) and cover.
Please ensure to fully read the EMLA Patient Information Leaflet included in the box prior to use.
Where can I find my test results?
Test results go back to the GP or clinician who requested them and are usually available within a week. Unfortunately, our booking team and labs are unable to provide results directly to patients. If you have a query, please direct this to your requesting GP or clinician.
Last reviewed: 09 October 2024
