Blood tests

Thurrock residents can get their blood tests at a number of locations across Thurrock as well as Basildon Hospital.

Basildon Hospital’s Phlebotomy Department is open Monday to Thursday (7.05am – 6.40pm), Friday (7.05am – 4.40pm) and on Saturday mornings (8.05 – 10.40am) and all appointments are pre-bookable only.

Orsett Hospital blood's test clinic is open Monday to Friday (7.10am – 3.40pm) and has pre-bookable appointments available as well as limited number of walk-in appointments.

Thurrock Community Hospital's blood test clinic is open Monday to Friday (9 am to 12 noon) and has 24 walk-in appointments available each morning. Please ensure attendance at the clinic prior to 12pm (11.50am at the latest) as you may experience a longer wait due to the unpredictable demand on the walk-in service.

Booking

You can book an appointment at any of the hospitals by clicking on the link below: https://www.mse.nhs.uk/blood-tests/

You can also book by calling 01702 746065. The number is available Monday to Friday, 7.30am-5pm (excluding UK public holidays).

Blood tests at GP practices

A number of GP practices also hold blood test clinics for a number of days every week. For a full breakdown of the days, times and locations of blood test appointments, click on the link below:

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