Blood tests for children
11 and over
Basildon Hospital and Orsett Hospital 11 to 17 years old. Please call 01268 524900 ext 8167 to book an appointment.
Under 11
Basildon Hospital children’s outpatient department (near the maternity unit).
Please call 01268 524900 ext 8167 to book an appointment for under 11 years
Blood Test Centres
Brentwood Community Hospital, Crescent, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8DR
Brentwood Community Hospital offers blood test appointments. You can book a blood test appointment by clicking on the ‘book online’ button below. You then click book appointment and will then be shown the dates and times available. On your first booking you will be asked to register, and will receive an automatic email confirmation of your appointment.
Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 4.00pm.
There are some appointments available to book online for Tuesday to Thursday. Please click here to book online.
If you are unable to access the online booking system, you can book a blood test appointment by calling 0300 300 1715.
Basildon University Hospital, Nethermayne, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5NL
Basildon Hospital offers blood tests by pre-booked appointment only - there is no walk-in facility.
You can book a blood test appointment by clicking on the ‘book online’ button below. You will be asked to specify your blood test requirements (such as glucose tolerance test, INR/Warfarin), and will then be shown the dates and times available. On your first booking you will be asked to register, and will receive an automatic email confirmation of your appointment.
Monday to Friday: 7.20am to 3.40pm
Please click here to book online.
If you are unable to access the online booking system, you can book a blood test appointment by calling 01702 746 065.
Orsett Hospital, Rowley Road, Orsett, Essex, RM16 3EU
Orsett Hospital offers blood test appointments. You can book a blood test appointment by clicking on the ‘book online’ button below. You will be asked to specify your blood test requirements (such as glucose tolerance test, INR/Warfarin), and will then be shown the dates and times available. On your first booking you will be asked to register, and will receive an automatic email confirmation of your appointment.
Monday to Thursday: 7.10am to 6.40pm
Friday: 7.10am to 10.40am
Saturday: 7.10am to 10.40am
Please click here to book online.
If you are unable to access the online booking system, you can book a blood test appointment by calling 01702 746 065.
There is some limited walk-in service availability at Orsett Hospital.
St Andrew's Centre, Billericay, CM12 0BH
St Andrew's Centre, Billericay offers blood test appointments. You can book a blood test appointment by clicking on the ‘book online’ button below. You will be asked to specify your blood test requirements (such as glucose tolerance test, INR/Warfarin), and will then be shown the dates and times available. On your first booking you will be asked to register, and will receive an automatic email confirmation of your appointment.
Monday: 7.00am to 4.40pm
Tuesday: 7.00am to 4.40pm
Wednesday: 7.00am to 4.40pm
Thursday: 7.00am to 3.45pm
Friday: 7.00am to 4.40pm
Please click here to book online.
If you are unable to access the online booking system, you can book a blood test appointment by calling 01702 746 065.
Outreach Clinics
Please be aware that blood tests at outreach clinics are for people aged 16 years and over.
Stifford Clays Health Centre
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9.00am to 9.30am (Maximum 20 Patients – Walk-in)
Tilbury Health Centre
Monday: 9.00am to 10.00am (Maximum 20 Patients – Walk-in)
Thursday: 10.00am to 11.00am (Maximum 40 Patients – Walk-in)
Wickford - St Mary’s Church Hall, Church End Lane, SS11 7JQ.
Monday: 7.45am to 3.00pm
Tuesday: 12.00am to 3.40pm
Thursday: 8.10am to 3.40pm
Please click here to book online.
If you are unable to access the online booking system, you can book a blood test appointment by calling 01702 746 065.
Additional information
Fasting patients
Patients who have been requested to have a fasting blood test should not eat or drink anything, other than plain water, for 10 hours before attending for their blood test unless advised otherwise by their clinician.
Specialised tests
Some specialised tests can only be undertaken at the main phlebotomy clinic at Basildon University Hospital. Your doctor should advise you of this, but if in doubt please contact Phlebotomy Reception at Basildon University Hospital for advice.