Our Services A - Z - Blood collection (phlebotomy)
About the service
A phlebotomist collects blood from patients who require diagnostic tests on their blood. This requires a skilled procedure to take blood from a vein in the patients arm by using a fine needle and special collection tubes.
Our phlebotomists are specially trained to ensure that your blood test is as quick and painless as possible. They will draw blood from your arm to collect samples of your blood to send to the laboratory for testing.
After your blood sample has been taken, you will be given a pad to put pressure on the site of the injection to help stop the bleeding and minimise bruising, some bruising may still occur. Most blood tests only take a few minutes to complete. The results of your test will be sent to the healthcare professional who referred you for your blood test.
It is important that you bring the paper blood form given to you by your GP/referrer. If you have not been given a form please contact your GP and ask them for one. Arriving without your form may result in delays to your blood test or in some circumstances the blood test may not be able to be taken.
The service is for clients aged 12 years and above. Please visit the Children’s section for information on blood collection for the under 12s.
- Southport Hospital
The phlebotomy clinic runs on Monday to Friday from the Outpatients department 09.00am to 4.00pm (closed on bank holidays). It is for hospital patients only, unless prior arrangements have been made. On arrival, please take a ticket and wait to be seen.
- Ormskirk Hospital
Booking a blood test
Appointment only:
- Monday, Tuesday and Friday 08.10 to 08.30
- Wednesday 1.15pm-4pm
Call 01695 656 317 to arrange booking (between the hours of 12.00pm to 1.15pm).
Appointments are facilitated at the Children’s Outpatients Department at Ormskirk District General Hospital. Please ask your doctor to prescribe the numbing cream and plasters for your child if required. Give your child lots to drink prior to the appointment and remember to bring the lab form as the blood test cannot be done without this.
Please Note - Blood forms must be brought to the appointment.
- If you need to book an appointment for a child under the age of 12, please telephone 01695 656 317
- If you are booking an appointment on behalf of someone else, please ensure you enter the details for the person who requires the blood test.
Our phlebotomists are specially trained to ensure that your blood test is as quick and painless as possible. They will draw blood from your arm to collect samples of your blood to send to the laboratory for testing.
After your blood sample has been taken, you will be given a pad to put pressure on the site of the injection to help stop the bleeding and minimise bruising, some bruising may still occur. Most blood tests only take a few minutes to complete.
The results of your test will be sent to the healthcare professional who referred you for your blood test.
Changing or cancelling your appointment
If you can’t attend your appointment, that's not a problem - it’s an easy process to cancel and rearrange. We can then ensure that any unwanted appointments can be reallocated, which will help reduce overall waiting times.
If you need to change or cancel your blood test booking, please ring the booking line on 0808 196 4500 (available 12.00pm-3.00pm Monday - Friday).
Important information
Please only book a blood test if you have been advised it is needed by your GP / referrer.
Please Note - Blood forms must be brought to the appointment.
It is important that you bring the paper blood form given to you by your GP/referrer. If you have not been given a form please contact your GP and ask them for one. Arriving without your form may result in delays to your blood test or in some circumstances the blood test may not be able to be taken.
Page last updated on 22nd October 2025