Phlebotomy

All registered patients who are well (without symptoms) may book for routine screening bloods.

When checking for cholestrol and diabetes you must be fasting for a minimum of 12 hours prior to the blood test, water and medications are permitted. 

• Full blood count
• Renal and liver profile
• Bone profile including
• calcium
• Fasting glucose
• Fasting lipids
• Thyroid function test
• Men over 50 – PSA every 2 years
• Over 70 – Vit B12 Folate

All patients who have symptoms must book an appointment with the doctor for assessment to plan the correct diagnostic investigations prior to being seen by the Practice Nurse for blood tests.

Additional tests available on discussion with the GP when indicated may include (not limited to): 

• Menopause Profile   
• Fertility Profile
• Screen Haemochromotosis 
• Autoimmunne Screening 
• Vitamin D
• Coeliac Screen 
• Diabetes 
• Anaemia Screen
• Liver Screen 
• Bowel Screen