Blood tests

Adults

Blood tests are performed, by appointment only, at the Phlebotomy Department at Lymington New Forest Hospital.

To book a blood test appointment at Lymington Hospital please phone 02381 204877: the lines are open from 08.00am – 06.00pm Monday – Friday

Children and young people (under age 18yr)

Blood tests for children and young people (under age 18yr) are performed at the Butterfly Room at Southampton Hospital.

To reduce waiting times and support social distancing in the department, the Butterfly Room IS NOT accepting walk-in patients without an appointment.

Parents/guardians must make an appointment through the Booking Service:

Appointment Booking Service: 023 8120 2024

08.30 – 4.30  Monday to Friday

• Fasting bloods can be booked from 08.15
• Appointment slots for same day blood tests – such as jaundice and very urgent tests.
• When requesting bloods, the GP will need to inform the family that a same day urgent appointment is required
• All patients need printed forms from their GP when attending the appointment.
• All patients (including fasting) should be informed to drink plenty prior to their blood test.