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Blood Tests Wolverhampton & Shrewsbury
Blood tests can be required for any number of different reasons and are one of the most common forms of medical testing. We offer more than 500 types of blood tests to help you take charge of your health. Taking a blood test can help you:
- Assess and understand your general health and wellbeing – this can also give you peace of mind if you are concerned there is an abnormality
- Check if you have an infection
- Check your organ functioning, especially your liver and kidneys
- Screen for certain medical conditions
- Screen for certain genetic conditions
You might also require a blood test to work abroad or work in certain sectors that require a health workup before you take up a position.
If you have concerns about your health or require blood tests for work abroad or in the healthcare sector, we offer a wide range of testing services which are affordable, accurate, and completely confidential. Our no-wait private service ensures that you receive the reassurance or information you require in a much smaller time frame than if you go through the NHS.
Blood tests only take a few minutes and are carried out by our qualified and experienced medical staff. We are patient and understanding and if you are more sensitive to having blood taken, we will endeavour to make sure you feel comfortable while the blood test is done.
We offer same-day appointments at our blood test Shrewsbury clinic and our blood test Wolverhampton clinic.
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Do I need a referral?
No, you do not need a referral letter to obtain your test and results. We see patients without referral letters from a GP or other health professional, but we can send your results to your GP for ongoing treatment after the test is complete at your request.
Using a private medical service does not exclude you from using NHS services in the future.
How it works
- Book your Test. To book your blood test, please book online or call 0333 9000 010, where you can discuss your request with our bookings team or book online.
- Attend your appointment. Appointments are made with our experienced and registered healthcare professionals and usually last around 15 minutes depending on the blood tests required.
- Wait. Although the wait time is short, our lab does need time to carry out the tests. We endeavour to return your results as soon as possible once your blood test samples are received at the lab for analysis.
- Receive your results. Most test results are available the next working day, although certain tests take a little longer. You will be able to discuss how much time you can expect your test results to take with your consultant. Your blood tests results will be sent electronically in the form of an easy to read secure PDF file. Depending on your preference, results can also be posted first class.
How is a blood test carried out?
A blood test is done by taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm, usually on the inside of your elbow or wrist because the veins are closer to the surface and easier to access.
A tight band is tied around the upper arm to temporarily slow down blood, causing the vein to swell and making it easier to find the vein and take the sample.
The healthcare professional taking your blood will clean the area before using a very thin needle and syringe to draw out the right amount of blood. When the needle is inserted you may feel a scratch or pricking sensation, but it shouldn’t feel painful. If you are scared of needles or blood, or if you are uncertain of the procedure you can speak to us and we will do everything we can to make you feel comfortable. Even if you are having multiple tests, only one needle will need to be inserted.
Once the blood sample has been taken, the needle and band are removed,and pressure is applied to the area where the needle was inserted. A plaster might be put on the wound to keep it clean.
For children, blood is usually taken from the back of the hand and we may use an anaesthetic cream or spray to numb the skin first.
After the test you should feel fine and be able to go about your day as normal. Some people do feel slightly dizzy or faint but this will pass quickly. You might have slight bruising where the needle entered but it’s nothing to worry about and will fade over a few days.
What can we test for?
We have more than 500 tests available including:
Wellness profile – An advanced blood test panel containing 27 tests to determine overall wellness. From £135.
Fatigue profile – An advanced blood test to investigate why you might be often feeling tired. From £98.
CDT – Carbohydrate-deficient transferrin is a blood test to detect heavy alcohol use (five or more drinks a day) over the past few weeks. From £97.
Occupational Health – Advanced blood tests to screen for a number of potential issues prior to taking on a certain role. From £19.50.
Allergy -Allergy blood tests are used to find out if you have an allergy. From £122.
Thyroid – Hypothyroidism can be detected by different blood tests. TSH Test. A thyroid-stimulating hormone or TSH is a blood test that measures the amount of T4 (thyroxine) that the thyroid is being signalled to make. If you have an abnormally high level of TSH, it could mean you have hypothyroidism. From £59.
Sports performance – Blood testing is one of the most important ways to improve performance, facilitate recovery, and monitor training. From £103.
PSA – The PSA test is a blood test to help detect prostate cancer. From £72.
Why use a private healthcare provider for blood tests?
You do not need a referral to get blood tests from us, this means that if you are battling to get a GP appointment or if you are becoming anxious about the possibility of any condition, you can get results quickly and easily. Your blood test results are confidential, but we can share them with your NHS GP if you would like us to.
We also recognise that blood tests can be stressful for a lot of people. Our clinics are comfortable and professional, and our primary concern is your wellbeing. We make sure that you are relaxed and have all the information you need before we start and we won’t rush your appointment.
If you need a blood test in Wolverhampton or a blood test in Shrewsbury you can rely on us for quick and private tests and results tailored to you and your needs.
Book today
Booking your private blood test is easy, book online, contact us on [email protected] or call our reception team on 0333 9000 010.
With an expansive list of over 500 blood tests available simply get in touch to book your preferred test(s).
Summerfield Healthcare’s medical reception team are specially trained to deal with all enquiries in a professional, prompt and private manner.
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Although Summerfield Healthcare is a private practice our fees are low cost and structured with you in mind. Initial consultation fees are listed below:
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Over 500 blood tests available, simply send an enquiry to our team and we'll confirm the cost and turnaround of your specified test(s).
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Summerfield Healthcare private medical centres are conveniently located & always administer an outstanding standard of patient care. Read more
Natalie Coles
Dr Sundeep Sidhu
General Practitioner
Dr Sundeep Sidhu is a GP with professional interests in all aspects of women’s health. She completed her GP training at the Oxford Deanery and also gained a diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Dr Vivake Roddah
General Practitioner / Medical Director
Dr Vivake Roddah is a GP with professional interests in Dermatology, Minor surgery and Occupational Medicine. He completed his GP training in the Oxford Deanery and has had the opportunity of working with patients from many different backgrounds.