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Arranging and accessing Children and Adults Blood Tests at Bedford Hospital sites

Children’s Blood Tests

Blood tests are by appointment only at:

Children’s Outpatients Department, Cygnet Wing, Bedford Hospital, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9D

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Register with your email address and your child’s details, and cancel or rearrange appointments anytime. Please select Bedford Hospital Paediatric Department from the main menu.

For more information, visit Children’s Phlebotomy at Bedford Hospital – New patient appointment booking system


If you are unsure about your blood test, please call ahead and check with the receptionist who will advise you accordingly:

  • Children’s Outpatients: 01234 730421, Mon-Fri, 9.00am-10.00am and 4.00pm-


Adult Blood Tests issued by GP’s

Adults who have a blood test request form issued by their GP surgery are to attend Gilbert Hitchcock House for blood tests.

Only pre-booked appointments will be accepted.

Patients can book appointments by:

  • Using the online booking service (available 24/7), patients will need to type in Bedford when accessing this link.
  • The automated telephone booking service (available 24/7). The telephone number is: 01234 607075
  • Booking an appointment in person by visiting the department throughout Monday to Friday, 1pm to 4pm.

All patients will only be seen if they have a blood test request form. If you do not have one, please return to your referring clinician for the request form.

This service is open from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:20pm.

Clinics are closed on Saturday’s, Sunday’s and Bank Holidays.

Who to contact

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Blood Tests

Other Details

Age Bands
11-14 years old
18-25 years old
Parents and carers
15-17 years old
0-4 years old
5-10 years old