Phlebotomy (Blood taking), Blood Pressure & ECG Clinics

Phlebotomy Clinics are run on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning.

Clinics are run in the morning as the samples are collected and transported to the lab at the JR in time for them to be processed.

Hannah also does blood pressure checks in the above clinics.

Hannah also runs an ECG clinic on Friday lunchtimes.

JR Hospital Phlebotomy Service

This service is no longer available for adult patients at the JR hospital and patients requesting tests will be turned away. So if you require any tests, please make an appointment at the surgery.

If you would like to make an appointment for a child under 5 years of age, please call 01865 221439 or 221923 to make an appointment.

Fasting Glucose or Cholesterol Blood Tests

If your Doctor or Nurse informs you that you need a Glucose or Cholesterol blood test, you are required to fast beforehand.

Fasting means nothing to eat or drink after 10.30pm the previous day except water, unless told otherwise.