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About blood tests

Blood Tests (Phlebotomy)


Blood tests are now by appointment only for all patients. Unfortunately, we are no longer able to offer a walk-in service.

To book an appointment please click on the following link: https://itx.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patheks

If you are unable to book via this portal please call 01227 206739 between the hours of 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday. Please note this number is only to book blood test appointments if you are unable to use the above link.


We offer a Phlebotomy (blood test) service to adults and children 5 years of age and older.

Patients referred for a blood test by their GP can attend our clinics.

For details on arranging a test, please see specific locations below.

For information about fasting before your blood test, please see the leaflet Fasting for your blood test.

You can also find information about our other tests in our other leaflets for patients

Uncertain about which tube to use for which test? This guide will help.  

Please note that we will not process samples where the patient and the requester are the same individual (self-requests) or are in a close personal relationship (family/friends). All NHS staff should be registered with a GP outside their own family. Please see Trust policy on sample and request form acceptance.

Blood tests at Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Blood test appointments - To book an appointment please click on the following link to access the booking portal https://itx.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patheks

If you are unable to book via this portal please call 01227 206739 between the hours of 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday. Please note this number is only to book blood test appointments if you are unable to use the above link.


Phlebotomy opening times: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Laboratory opening times for the delivery of samples: Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm
Telephone: 01227 866496 (please note this number cannot be used to book appointments)

Appointments for a glucose tolerance test are made via Ambulatory Care following request received directly from the GP.

Please ensure you bring your form with you at the time of your blood test. Failure to present this form may result in your test not being done and you having to return at a later date.

Find us

Walk to the rear of the outpatients department (on extreme right as you enter the hospital complex from Ethelbert Road) and turn left into the main hospital corridor (named 'Main Street'). The Pathology department is situated at station 7, approximately 100 yards on the right hand side.

From the 1937 building (main ward area on left hand side of hospital complex) turn right and walk down link corridor past the casualty and fracture clinic area. At the extreme end of the corridor take lift or stairs up to the next floor. Turn right into main corridor and pathology is approximately 20 yards on the left hand side (location 7).

Blood tests at William Harvey Hospital

Blood test appointments - To book an appointment please click on the following link to access the booking portal https://itx.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patheks

If you are unable to book via this portal please call 01227 206739 between the hours of 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday. Please note this number is only to book blood test appointments if you are unable to use the above link.


Phlebotomy opening times: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm. 
Laboratory opening times for delivery of samples: Monday – Friday 8am – 8pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm If you are a patient requiring a GTT (Glucose Tolerance Test ) fasting blood test, then please ring 01233 616060 and select option 1 to make an appointment. On arriving in the department please take a seat and your name will be called.

Please ensure you bring your form with you at the time of your blood test. Failure to present this form may result in your test not being done and you having to make a return visit.

Find us

Enter the hospital via the main entrance and we are located in the main reception area.

Blood tests at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital

Blood test appointments - To book an appointment please click on the following link to access the booking portal https://itx.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patheks

If you are unable to book via this portal please call 01227 206739 between the hours of 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday. Please note this number is only to book blood test appointments if you are unable to use the above link.


Phlebotomy opening times: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm 

Laboratory opening times for delivery of samples: Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm

If you are a patient requiring a GTT (Glucose Tolerance Test ) fasting blood test, then please ring 01843 235000 (lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm) to make an appointment. On arriving in the department just take a seat and your name will be called.

Please ensure you bring your form with you at the time of your blood test. Failure to present this form may result in your test not being done and you having to make a return visit).

Find us

From the main St Peters Road entrance, enter through the doors into the main hall. Turn right and follow corridor to the end. Turn left and follow corridor round to the right and then left at the end of the corridor. The phlebotomy suite is on the right and pathology reception on the left.

From the new outpatient unit, enter through the main doors and go through the doors on the left near the seating area. Either use the lift to go up one floor or walk up the stairs. Go through the double doors at top of the stairs and follow corridor right and then left. At the end of the corridor the phlebotomy suite is on the right and pathology reception on the left. 

From the Ramsgate Road entrance, go through main doors and walk down to the corridor. Lifts and stairs are situated at both ends of the corridor and use either to go up one floor. Once on the upper level turn left and follow corridor round to left. Follow corridor until the end (pass restaurant on right). Turn left and travel for approximately 100 yards passing through the main hall and into the outpatients' area. 

Blood test at Buckland Hospital

Blood test appointments - To book an appointment please click on the following link to access the booking portal https://itx.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patheks

If you are unable to book via this portal please call 01227 206739 between the hours of 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday. Please note this number is only to book blood test appointments if you are unable to use the above link.


Opening times - Monday - Friday 8.00am to 3.45pm (Please note - opening and closing times may vary on occasion)

If you require a Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) then please call 01304 222552 during the opening hours to make an appointment. On arriving in the department take a seat and your name will be called.

For all blood tests please ensure you bring your form with you at the time of your blood test. Failure to present this form may result in your test not being done and you having to make a return visit.

Find us - Enter the hospital and turn left. The room for blood tests is in the waiting area ahead of you.

Blood tests at Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone

Blood test appointments - To book an appointment please click on the following link to access the booking portal https://itx.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patheks

If you are unable to book via this portal please call 01227 206739 between the hours of 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday. Please note this number is only to book blood test appointments if you are unable to use the above link.


Opening times - Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4pm and Saturday 9am – 12 midday.

If you require a Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) fasting blood test then please call 01303 854484 Monday - Friday between 10.30am and 12 midday to make an appointment. On arriving in the department take a seat and your name will be called.

For all blood tests please ensure you bring your form with you at the time of your blood test. Failure to present this form may result in your test not being done and you having to make a return visit.

Find us - On entering the walk in centre, turn left and walk ahead through double doors to waiting area.