Children's phlebotomy service
The children’s phlebotomy service provides non urgent blood tests for children and young people from 1 year to 18 years old.
Our services
The children’s phlebotomy service provides non urgent blood tests for children and young people from 1 year to 18 years old and they must be registered with a Telford and Wrekin GP. Appointments can be made either through our online booking system or by calling the team
Book your child's blood test
Click here to book an appointment online
Our appointments slots are 10mins. If you think that your child will need a longer appointment, please call the office.
The telephone booking line number is 01743 450 855 option 1. This number will go to a voicemail, and you will receive a call back within 2 working days.
Cancelling your appointment
If you are not able to attend or no longer require the appointment please let us know so that we can offer this to another child. If you gave us your email address when you booked the appointment you will have had an email appointment confirmation that has a link to cancel the appointment. Alternatively, please call the team on 01743 450855 option 1 or click here to email the team.
Waiting Times
We are experiencing a high demand for our children's phlebotomy clinic and our waiting time is around 4 weeks. If your GP has marked your child's blood form as URGENT you can contact SaTH blood test appointment line 01743 492 510
New patients
Children must attend with a parent or carer who has parental responsibility. If you are unable to attend and your child is being brought by another carer then there must be a letter of consent from the parent.
Anaesthetic cream will need to be provided to you by your GP at the time they decide with you that a blood test is needed.
Services we do not offer
We do not see:
- Infants under 1 year of age or anyone over the age of 18
- Urgent blood requests
- Children and Young People registered with a Shropshire GP
You will find information about the phlebotomy service at SaTH here
What to bring with you
Patients are reminded to bring the GP blood request form (not the referral form) along to the appointment. No blood form, no test
The anaesthetic cream needs to be applied on the inside or crook of the elbow at least 45 minutes prior to the appointment time.
Please ensure children are warm and have had plenty to drink prior to arriving for the appointment (unless a fasting blood test has been requested)
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply the numbing cream?
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The cream needs to be applied 40 minutes before the appointment time on the inside the crook of the elbows. Cover with a dressing or cling film.
- My child needs a fasting blood test?
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For fasting blood tests children must not eat or drink (apart from water) for a minimum of 8 to 10 hours before the test. When the appointment is made with the phlebotomy service you will need to request an early morning appointment for fasting blood tests between 9am to 10am. Later appointments are not suitable, especially for young children.
- Who do I contact for the results of the blood test?
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Please contact your GP Practice.
Contact us
Contact us
Children's Phlebotomy Team
Coral House
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 450 855 option 1
Email Children's Phlebotomy Team
Children's Phlebotomy Lead Nurse
Morag Alton
Email the Lead Nurse
Contact the Service Manager
Kate Medhurst
Tel: 01743 450 855
Email the Service Manager
Clinic opening hours
Donnington Medical Practice Health Centre
Room G27
Wrekin Drive
Donnington
Telford
TF2 8EA
Wednesday 8.30am to midday, and Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm
We do not provide a walk in service. Please do not turn up without an appointment.
Who are we?
Children and Young People are generally seen by our trained phlebotomists and at times by the lead nurse. The Children's Phlebotomy service is part of the Community Children's Nursing Team.