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).
IMPORTANT: For all under 11 years children’s tests please call 01268 524900 ext 8167 to book an appointment.
Wednesdays
8.30am-9.20am Fasting blood tests only
9.20am-4.30pm Urgent and routine blood tests
Thursdays
9am-11am Genetic appointments only
11am-4.30 pm Urgent and routine blood tests
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 746511, 01702 746510, 01702 746509.
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 746511, 01702 746510 or 01702 746509.
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 746511, 01702 746510 or 01702 746509.
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)
Corringham Health Centre
Wednesday, 10.30am–12.30 (Maximum of 40 patients – Walk-in)
Please note: From Wednesday 16 August 2017, this service will no longer be available. Please use the Hassengate clinic.
East Tilbury Health Centre
Thursday, 9-10.30am (Maximum of 20 patients – Walk-in)
Grays Health Centre
Thursday, 12.45-3pm (Walk-in)
Hassengate Medical Centre
Blood tests are now available by pre-booked appointment only
Monday - Friday, 8.10am - 3.40pm
Or telephone 01702 746511, 01702 746510, 01702 746509
Laindon Health Centre
Monday–Friday, 10am-12.30pm (Maximum of 35 patients – Walk-in)
Peartree Surgery
Friday, 9.30-11am (Maximum 20 patients – Walk-in)
Purfleet Clinic
Wednesday 11am–3pm (Walk-in)
South Ockendon Health Centre
Tuesday, 9-11am (Maximum 80 Patients – Walk-in)
Stanford Clinic
Friday, 9-10am (Maximum 20 patients – Walk-in)
Please note: From Wednesday 16 August 2017, this service will no longer be available. Please use the Hassengate clinic.
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 Health Centre (until Friday 12 May)
Monday 8.30 - 11am
Friday 1 - 4.40pm
Please note that blood tests will no longer be available at Wickford Health Centre from Friday 12 May.
From Thursday 18 May, blood test appintments will be available at St Mary's Church Hall, Church End Lane, Wickford.
Thursday 7.30am-11.40am
Friday 12noon -4.10pm
To book an appointment at Wickford, St Mary's Church Hall, please click on the link below:
https://www.swiftqueue.co.uk/pre_timescreen.php?id=10245
If you are unable to access the online booking system, you can book a blood test appointment by calling 01702 746511, 01702 746510 or 01702 746509
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.
