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Please use our online booking system to book your appointment here.
Accessing a blood test at The Dudley Group couldn’t be simpler. Depending on the type of blood test you need we have a range of information below to help you understand the process and ensure everything goes smoothly.
How to book a blood test
Please use the link below to book your appointment for your blood test.
Visit https://dudleygroupnhs.simplybook.cc/v2/
Or
Call our Phlebotomy call centre on 01384 365155.
For all GP Domiciliary visits and queries please email dgft.domiciliaryenquiries@nhs.net
Fasting and timed tests
Some tests need to be taken at a special time of day (for example, certain drug tests), or when you are fasting.
You should be advised of this when the blood request form is given to you.
For fasting glucose and triglyceride tests you should have fasted for 10 hours which means no food or drink other than plain water.
Planned Treatment
If your blood test request is for PLANNED TREATMENT and there are no slots available to book within three working days, please call the Phlebotomy Line (01384 365155) to book your appointment if there is no availability.
Routine Blood test
If your blood test is a ROUTINE request, please use the on-line booking system here to book your appointment within 10 working days.
Our centres will not accept walk in patients unless the requests are urgent and results are required within 24 hours.
Urgent Blood Tests
If your medical professional deems your blood test to be urgent this will be identified on your blood test request, and this should be referred to us by your GP by calling 01384 365155.
If your GP can not ring due to time constraint, you can ring and mention the bloods are urgent and we will book you in.
Children's Blood Tests
If your child requires EMLA Cream please see your GP for a prescription and apply the cream one hour before their blood test appointment. Alternatively you can visit your local pharmacy where you can buy EMLA cream over the counter. Please be aware we do not supply or apply the EMLA cream.
If you are concerned about your child having a blood test, please feel free to call our call handlers and they will be happy to arrange a call back from one of our Paediatric Phlebotomists.
Results
Test results are sent back to your doctor.
Most tests are available within one working day and most come back electronically. Some tests can take longer, especially if they have to be sent to another laboratory. Your GP or doctor at the hospital can advise you on this.
Arriving Early or Late for your appointment
Please do not arrive more than 5 minutes early for your appointment.
If you arrive more than 10 minutes late for your appointment you may be asked to rebook.
Unable to attend your appointment
If you are unable to attend for your pre-booked appointment, please cancel this at your earliest convenience, this appointment can then be booked by someone requiring a blood test.
| Location | Type of appointment | Opening times | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merry Hill Health Hub (located on the Upper Mall of Merry Hill Shopping Centre near Next) | Pre-booked appointments only. | Mon-Fri 08:10-19:30 Saturday 08:10-18:00 Sunday 10:10-16:00 | |
| Russells Hall Hospital | Consultant referrals and urgent GP referrals only. | Mon-Fri 07:30 - 16:30 | Pensnett Road Dudley West Midlands DY1 2HQ |
| Corbett Outpatient Hospital | Pre-booked appointments only* *If results are required within 24 hours patient will be seen, if not patient will need to book an appointment. | Mon-Fri 08:00-16:50 | Vicarage Rd Amblecote Stourbridge DY8 4JB |
| Guest Outpatient Hospital | Pre-booked appointments only* *If results are required within 24 hours will bleed patient will be seen, if not patient need to book an appointment. | Mon-Fri 08:00-16:50 | Tipton Rd Dudley DY1 4SE |
| Ladies Walk Health Centre | Pre-booked appointments only. | Mon-Fri 09:00-13:50 | 3 Ladies Walk Sedgley Dudley DY3 3UA |
| Netherton Healthcare Centre | Pre-booked appointments only. | Mon-Fri 08:00-15:50 | |
| Children’s Outpatient Blood Tests, Russells Hall Hospital | Pre-booked appointments only, 16 year olds and under. | Mon-Fri 09:00-16:30 | Pensnett Road Dudley West Midlands DY1 2HQ |