Having a blood test at Kingston hospital

Kingston Hospital provides a blood test service. This is sometimes called ‘phlebotomy’.  

Important

  • All tests must be booked in advance.
  • If the test is ordered by your GP, bring the blood test form with you. This form will have barcode labels on the top.
  • When you arrive, check in at outpatient reception where it says ‘Outpatient appointments’. Then go to ‘Blood tests’ by the entrance.

This service is for anyone aged 7 and above. For tests for younger children, call 020 8934 6403.

To learn more about blood, urine and other tests, go to Lab Tests Online.

How to book

All blood tests must be booked online or by telephone. Same day bookings may be available. 

Online booking

To book online, go to the Sangix website. If you have not booked a test online before, you will need to sign up by filling in the short form. This takes about 5 minutes.

You can do this on smartphone, tablet or PC.

Telephone booking

If you cannot book online, call the automated booking line on 020 3870 5766.

If you cannot book yourself

If you are unable to make the booking yourself, a family member, carer or member of hospital staff can create an account and book it for you.

What to bring

GP request

If your GP has wants you to have a blood test, they will give you a form with bar code labels. You must bring this form with you. Without this form, we cannot take your blood sample.

Important: only Kingston Hospital blood test forms are accepted.

Hospital request

If someone at Kingston Hospital has ordered the blood test, you do not need a form.

When you arrive

Go to the outpatient department.

When you arrive, you must check in. Do this at the main reception desk where it says ‘Outpatient appointments’.

Once you are checked in, go to ‘Blood tests’ next to the outpatient entrance. 

Contact information

Blood tests

Ground Floor
Outpatients Entrance
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
KT2 7QB

Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm
Friday, 8am to 5:30pm
Closed weekends and bank holidays

Telephone:

020 8934 3294

Email: krft.phlebotomy@nhs.net