Phlebotomy is the practice of drawing blood from patients for laboratory use to test a range of tests requested by your Nutritional Therapist or GP or other healthcare professionals.
A phlebotomy appointment can last for up to 1.5 hours as we may need 15 minutes for either letting the blood sample clot on a rack and/or centrifuging (which also takes at least 15 minutes). Plus also filling in the correct paperwork.
Appointments
In my practice I only draw blood by venipuncture to adults (in Scotland from 16+).
All appointments for phlebotomy will take place in my private clinic in Morningside. For privacy reasons, I will let you have the address by email once you have confirmed the appointment and paid for the fee.
Cost
The blood draw service is charged at £65 flat fee for up to 10 tubes – this includes any centrifuging or clotting on rack time.
Phlebotomy services need to be booked online or by phone and a £65 fee will be taken to secure your booking. If booking online please follow this link where you can also pay the fee: https://www.rossellahealth.com/product/consultation-balance-40/.
Please remember that we operate a 24-hour cancellation policy.
Collection of bloods
You will need to arrange for you blood collection by using a courier. Make sure your bloods are not collecting on a Friday as you risk having the sample sitting in a mail box over the weekend. It’s best to have phlebotomy done and for the test to be collected Mon-Thu.
Recommended couriers are:
FedEx – http://www.fedex.com/us/packaging/guides/Clinical_fxcom.pdf
PDP – http://www.pdpcouriers.com/services/biological-samples
TNT – https://www.tnt.com/express/en_gb/site/how-to/ship-healthcare/blood-transportation.html
Please drink plenty of water one day prior to, and on the morning of your appointment so that you come to the appointment well hydrated.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to phone Rossella on 07401779981.
