Blood Tests

Last Updated: Thursday, 16 April 2026

A blood test is often done to check your health, or to find out why you're having certain symptoms. It involves having a small amount of your blood taken for testing. There are lots of reasons why you may need a blood test. These include:-

·         To check your general health

·         Finding out if symptoms you are having are caused by certain conditions

·         To find out if you are more likely to get a condition

·         Finding out how well a condition is being treated or managed.

 

Routine Blood Tests For Adults

 A blood test usually involves taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm.

 

Please collect your blood form from the surgery, as you will need to take this with you to your appointment so that they will know what blood tests are needed. Please book your blood test online at Online Blood Test Booking or call (0151) 285 4548. 

 

For more information on blood tests visit Blood Tests

 

Blood Tests For Children

Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand whereby their hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the blood sample is taken.

 

Please collect your child’s blood form from the surgery, as you will need to take this with you to your child’s appointment.

 

Alder Hey Bloods

Alder Hey Paediatric Phlebotomy is now open, accessible by appointment only. Please call their phlebotomy number on 0151 228 4811, then select option 1 and dial extension 4287. This telephone line is open on weekdays from 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays).

 

Children Aged 12 to 16

There is a dedicated service available for children aged between 12 and 16 to have their bloods taken in the community. Please attend the surgery to collect your child’s blood test request form (ideally between 12:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday) and our reception team will assist you with booking the appointment for your child.