The Phlebotomy team provide a service for inpatients, outpatients and where agreed at GP surgeries. The Phlebotomy clinics at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospital sites are for hospital-ordered tests only and do not provide a service for GP-requested tests.
There is the risk of bruising resulting from having a blood test. Please see the patient leaflet Having a Blood Test for explanations.
To contact the Phlebotomy team:
- Maidstone 01622 227123
- Tunbridge Wells Hospital 01892 635865
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Site |
Location in hospital | Opening hours |
Specific details |
| Maidstone Hospital | Oncology, Level 1 pink zone | Monday to Friday
8am – 4pm |
This area is only available for Oncology and Haematology patients |
| Maidstone Hospital | General Outpatients, Ground floor green zone | Monday to Thursday
8am – 5pm Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm |
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| Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Level 0 opposite Costa Coffee | Monday to Thursday
8am – 5pm Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm |
Please note that Phlebotomy areas are not open on bank holidays.
Booking an appointment
Appointments at a specific time are available to book in advance by telephone (01622 477708 / 01622 477709, or on the Phlebotomy booking system.
Please notify the team if you have any additional needs for your visit when you make your appointment, including needs relating to a particular test, e.g. early appointments for fasting tests.
On the day, appointments will be available for patients who have attended a clinic appointment and need a same day blood test.
Feedback
To provide feedback on our Phlebotomy service, please visit the NHS Friends and Family test page and select ‘Outpatient department’.