Blood Tests

About the service

The surgery offers bookable appointments for blood tests daily. Please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment.  

Adult 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. 

A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface.

Information about blood tests can be found on the NHS website

Children's blood tests

Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The childs hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken. 

Blood tests for babies and children under 12 year old is undertaken at Rainforest Ward, Peterborough City Hospital. Please contact them to arrange your childs blood test.