Our Services A - Z - Blood collection (phlebotomy)
About the service
Adult Blood Tests (Aged 12 and over)
If you need a blood test you can access the service by choosing your location below.
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.
GP Referrals Southport and Formby Area
This service is provided by MerseyCare, more information can be found by following this link - Blood testing service provided by Mersey Care.
Childrens Blood Testing (Aged under 12)
Please visit our Children’s section for information on blood collection for the under 12s.
- Southport Hospital
Southport Hospital Patients
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.
GP Referrals
GP patients in Southport and Formby should contact their GP, who will provide details on how to get bloods taken.
This service is provided by MerseyCare, more information can be found by following this link - Blood testing service provided by Mersey Care.
- Ormskirk Hospital
Booking a blood test
To book an appointment, for a blood test, at one of our clinics please follow this link.
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 06th February 2026