Blood Tests (Phlebotomy)
Patient booking process for blood tests at Bedford Hospital
Blood tests requested by your GP are taken at Gilbert Hitchcock House (North Wing Hospital), by appointment. These are for patients over 16 years of age. Patients must attend these appointments with a blood request form issued by the GP.
Gilbert Hitchcock House is located on Kimbolton Rd, Bedford. The Phlebotomy Department is situated on the ground floor. The location is good for public transport and has a large public car park.
Please come to the phlebotomy department 5 minutes before your booked appointment time.
We are currently experiencing increased demand for our blood testing services. As a result of this some patients may experience longer waiting times than we strive to offer. We apologise for this and are currently implementing measures to address these delays and improve access to blood tests for all our patients. Please support us on the day by wearing appropriate clothing for your blood test and by removing your coat/jacket before entering the room.
Blood test service hours
Monday to Friday: 8am – 4.20pm
All phlebotomy services are closed at the weekends and Bank Holidays
How to book a blood test at Gilbert Hitchcock House
- 1. Book an appointment online (Booking service available 24/7) Patients need to register online first at https://myappointments.online (please choose location as
Bedford then choose Gilbert Hitchcock House North Wing) - Book an appointment via the automated phone booking line (Booking service available 24/7) 01234 607075
- Book an appointment by phone and speak to a receptionist Patients can call Monday to Friday between 10am – 3pm on: 01234 792160
The clinic address is:
Gilbert Hitchcock address for GP patients only:
Ground floor, Gilbert Hitchcock House
21 Kimbolton
Road, Bedford
MK40 2AW
Anticoagulation clinic patients
INR blood tests are taken Monday to Thursday, 8am – 10am.
This is a walk in service for anticoagulation patients only as INR. Appointments are pre-booked by the anticoagulation clinic. Patients should bring their anticoagulation dosage letter/tear off strip along with them when they attend for their blood test.
Paediatric blood tests
Register with your child’s details, and book online at: www.bedfordpaediatrics.sangix.co.uk
Blood tests are by appointment only
If you cannot book an urgent appointment within 1-2 weeks time, your child has additional needs, and for fasting, genetics and hormone tests, please speak to our paediatric outpatient team Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm by calling 01234 730421.
Outpatients walk in blood test service
The Phlebotomy outpatient blood test department is located at Bedford Hospital (South Wing), please follow the signs to outpatients.
The phlebotomy service is for patients who have been seen in an outpatient clinic. Patients who have been seen by their GP are seen at Gilbert Hitchcock House (GHH).
- Your blood test form needs to be given to you by an outpatient doctor or nurse
- Please bring this form with you
This outpatient phlebotomy service is open Monday – Friday 9am – 4.20pm