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Phlebotomy Service (blood tests) - Sefton

Who we are

Our phlebotomy service takes blood samples from patients who have been identified as needing a blood test.

Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:

assess your general state of health
confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning

Who is our service for?

This service is for patients who are aged 14 and over who are registered with a Sefton GP.

What will happen at your appointment

Some blood tests require you to fast (not eat or drink) before your blood test, although you may drink water – please follow the instructions from your GP.

Your healthcare professional will give you a form for your blood test – please bring this form with you so we know which tests your healthcare professional needs.

If you are housebound, please speak to your GP who can arrange a home visit appointment on your behalf.

Our clinics

To make an appointment using our new online booking system, visit: www.merseycare.nhs.uk/mybloodtest

Alternatively you can telephone:0151 285 4548.

Please note that Sefton Phlebotomy Service is for patient's age 14 years and above, and the clinics are closed on bank holidays.

Please note that the clinic times below are currently by appointment only due to Covid-19.

Patients requiring urgent blood tests (within 24 hours) in a clinic, who cannot book their appointment within this timeframe, should contact their GP surgery as they are able to book urgent slots directly. These slots are not visible to patients on the online booking system and can only be accessed by the referrer. Patients who have been referred for an urgent home visit (within 24 hours) should telephone 0151 285 4548 to book their appointment.

Location	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri
Maghull Health Centre Westway Maghull L31 0DJ (Clinic one)	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm - 3.40pm	8.30am –12.40pm	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm - 3.40pm	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm - 3.40pm	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm - 3.40pm
Maghull Health Centre class Westway Maghull L31 0DJ (Clinic two)	8.35am – 12.45pm 1.35pm - 3.45pm	8.35am – 12.45pm 1.35pm - 3.45pm	8.35am – 12.45pm 1.35pm - 3.45pm	8.35am – 12.45pm 1.35pm - 3.45pm	8.35am – 12.45pm 1.35pm - 3.45pm
Bootle Health Centre Park Street Bootle L20 3DF	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm – 3.30pm	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm – 3.30pm	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm – 3.30pm	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm – 3.30pm	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Sefton Road Clinic 67 Sefton Road Litherland L21 9HE	8.30am – 12.40pm	8.30am – 12.40pm	8.30am – 12.40pm	8.30am – 12.40pm	8.30am – 12.40pm
Sefton Road Clinic not available from 15 March 2021 due to refurbishment, however will reopen on 4 May 2021.*
Prince Street Clinic Prince Street Waterloo L23 5PB	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm – 3.40pm	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm – 3.40pm	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm – 3.40pm	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm – 3.40pm	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm – 3.40pm
Netherton Health Centre Magdalen Square Netherton L30 5SP (Clinic one)	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm – 3.30pm	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm – 3.30pm	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm – 3.30pm	8.30am – 12.40pm 1.30pm – 3.30pm	8.30am – 12.40pm
*With effect from 15 March 2021 to 18 March 2021, Netherton Clinic one will open in the afternoon.
Netherton Health Centre Magdalen Square Netherton L30 5SP (Clinic two)	8.30am – 12.40pm	8.30am – 12.40pm	8.30am – 12.40pm	8.30am – 12.40pm	8.30am – 12.40pm
*With effect from 15 March 2021 Netherton clinic two will open due to the refurbishment at Sefton Road Clinic.

Can we please ask that patients do not use Breeze Hill Clinic as this is a Liverpool Clinic, and not for use by patients registered at a South Sefton doctors surgery.

Where else do we provide this service?

We also provide phlebotomy services in Knowsley and St Helens.

Information for health professionals

Download the Sefton - phlebotomy domicilary referral form

NHS Choices - Blood tests - www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Blood-tests/Pages/What-it-is-used-for.aspx

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Contact us

South Sefton booking line

Tel: 0151 285 4548

Phlebotomy Service (blood tests) - Sefton

Who we are

Our phlebotomy service takes blood samples from patients who have been identified as needing a blood test.

Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:

assess your general state of health

confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection

see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning

Who is our service for?

This service is for patients who are aged 14 and over who are registered with a Sefton GP.

What will happen at your appointment

Some blood tests require you to fast (not eat or drink) before your blood test, although you may drink water – please follow the instructions from your GP.

Your healthcare professional will give you a form for your blood test – please bring this form with you so we know which tests your healthcare professional needs.If you are housebound, please speak to your GP who can arrange a home visit appointment on your behalf.

Our clinics

To make an appointment using our new online booking system, visit: www.merseycare.nhs.uk/mybloodtest Alternatively you can telephone:0151 285 4548. Please note that Sefton Phlebotomy Service is for patient's age 14 years and above, and the clinics are closed on bank holidays.

Please note that the clinic times below are currently by appointment only due to Covid-19.

Location

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

8.30am – 12.40pm

1.35pm - 3.45pm

1.35pm - 3.45pm

67 Sefton RoadLitherlandL21 9HE

1.30pm – 3.30pm