Who the service is for
People who need a blood test.
Opening times
All of our blood test centres are listed below, along with special arrangements for children's blood tests. There are 3 main centres and 13 outreach centres. Each centre has full details of opening times and booking requirements. All blood test centres are closed on Bank Holidays.
Blood tests for children
16 and over
St. Andrews Centre, Billericay 16-17 years old. Please book an appointment.
11 and over
Basildon Hospital and Orsett Hospital 11-17 years old. Please book
an appointment.
Under 11
Basildon Hospital children’s outpatient department (near the maternity unit).
Please call 01268 524900 ext 8167 to book an appointment for under 11 years.
Urgent blood tests should be requested by the GP on the same telephone number.
Blood test centres
Basildon University Hospital, Nethermayne, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5NL
Basildon Hospital offers blood tests by pre-booked appointment only - there is no walk-in facility.
You can book a blood test appointment by clicking on the ‘book online’ button below. You will be asked to specify your blood test requirements (such as glucose tolerance test, INR/Warfarin), and will then be shown the dates and times available. On your first booking you will be asked to register, and will receive an automatic email confirmation of your appointment.
- Monday-Thursday, 7.05am-6.40pm
- Friday 7.05-4.40pm
- Saturday 8.05-10.40am
If you are unable to access the online booking system, you can book a blood test appointment by calling 01702 746 065.
Orsett Hospital, Rowley Road, Orsett, Essex, RM16 3EU
Orsett Hospital offers blood test appointments. You can book a blood test appointment by clicking on the ‘book online’ button below. You will be asked to specify your blood test requirements (such as glucose tolerance test, INR/Warfarin), and will then be shown the dates and times available. On your first booking you will be asked to register, and will receive an automatic email confirmation of your appointment.
Monday–Friday, 7.10am-3.40pm
If you are unable to access the online booking system, you can book a blood test appointment by calling 01702 746 065.
Please note: Telephone numbers have changed
There is some limited walk-in service availability at Orsett Hospital.
St Andrew's Centre, Billericay, CM12 0BH
St Andrew's Centre, Billericay offers blood test appointments. You can book a blood test appointment by clicking on the ‘book online’ button below. You will be asked to specify your blood test requirements (such as glucose tolerance test, INR/Warfarin), and will then be shown the dates and times available. On your first booking you will be asked to register, and will receive an automatic email confirmation of your appointment.
Monday, 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday, 7am - 3pm
Thursday, 7am-12.45pm
Friday, 7am - 3pm
If you are unable to access the online booking system, you can book a blood test appointment by calling 01702 746 065.
Outreach Clinics
Please be aware that blood tests at outreach clinics are for people aged 16 years and over.
Aveley Medical Centre
Monday 9am-12noon and Weds 9-10.30am (Pre-booked appointments, to book please call 01708 899490)
Chadwell Medical Centre
Monday, 9-10am (Pre-booked appointments, to book please call 01375 842289)
East Tilbury Health Centre
Thursday, 9-10.30am (Maximum of 20 patients – Walk-in)
Grays Health Centre is closed for blood tests unti further notice
Please use an alternative blood test centre
Hassengate Medical Centre
Blood tests are now available by pre-booked appointment only
Monday - Friday, 8.10am - 3.40pm
If you are unable to access the online booking system, you can book a blood test appointment by calling 01702 746 065.
Laindon Health Centre
Monday–Friday, 10am-12.30pm (Maximum of 35 patients – Walk-in)
Purfleet Clinic
Blood tests are now available by pre-booked appointment only
South Ockendon Health Centre
Tuesday, 9-11am (Maximum 80 Patients – Walk-in)
Stifford Clays Health Centre
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9–9.30am (Maximum 20 Patients – Walk-in)
Tilbury Health Centre
Monday, 9-10am (Maximum 20 Patients – Walk-in)
Thursday 10-11am (Maximum 40 Patients – Walk-in)
Wickford - St Mary’s Church Hall, Church End Lane, SS11 7JQ.
Thursday, 7.30am-12noon & Friday, 12noon-4pm
If you are unable to access the online booking system, you can book a blood test appointment by calling 01702 746 065.
Additional information
Waiting times
With the introduction of our new online booking system and the provision of booked appointment slots our waiting times have reduced significantly from an average of 2 hours down to an average of 30 minutes and often a lot less. Booking an appointment allows us to manage patient queues more efficiently and means that you will experience a significantly reduced waiting time.
There may be times where booked appointments will be running late due to unforeseen circumstances such as patients taking ill in one of our treatment rooms. We will always let you know if there are any unexpected delays when you check in for your appointment.
In locations where there is no booking availability yet you may experience a longer wait due to the unpredictable demand on the walk in service .
Fasting patients
Patients who have been requested to have a fasting blood test should not eat or drink anything, other than plain water, for 10 hours before attending for their blood test unless advised otherwise by their clinician.
Specialised tests
Some specialised tests can only be undertaken at the main phlebotomy clinic at Basildon University Hospital. Your doctor should advise you of this, but if in doubt please contact Phlebotomy Reception at Basildon University Hospital for advice.
