Phlebotomy/Blood-Taking

Please see below the days and times of our Phlebotomy Clinics:

  • Monday: 08:30 – 14:20
  • Tuesday: 08:30 – 14:20
  • Wednesday: 08:30 – 14:20
  • Thursday: 08:30 – 14:20
  • Friday: 08:30 – 14:20

The courier to Ipswich hospital collect the blood test no later that 15:00 daily. Therefore blood test cannot be done usually later than 14:50.

Please note that these appointments are for blood tests and are run by Health Care Assistants who are not trained to deal with medical problems and cannot hold medical consultations.

You are able to book an appointment for a blood test at the Primary Care Centre Blood clinic. To book online go to www.swiftqueue.co.uk/colchesterpcc.php. If you book an appointment, please contact Ardleigh Surgery and ask them to print off your blood form so you can take it to the appointment with you.

Please visit www.esneftpathology.nhs.uk for an up to date and more comprehensive list of blood clinics with East Suffolk and North Essex area. Please note that you can go to any the blood clinics appointments required.

Children’s blood test are done at the surgery subject to compliance. Children may be referred to the hospital clinic.