Blood Tests
A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:
- assess your general state of health
- confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
- see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning
A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm. and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The child's hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.
You can get your test results by phoning the practice between 10am - 11am and 2pm - 3pm on 01757 211750 and selecting option 2. Your results will normally be available one week after your test.
Do you have to be Fasting?
Fasting means only have water and no food, tea or coffee for 12 hours before the test.
IF YOU ARE DIABETIC AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN A FORM INDICATING THAT YOU SHOULD FAST, THEN PLEASE DISCUSS THIS WITH YOUR DIABETIC NURSE OR DOCTOR.
Blood tests are done in Selby and York
Selby: At Selby War Memorial Hospital
This is now a drop-in service, so no need to book an appointment
Monday to Thursday 08.00 - 17.00
and Friday 08.00 -11.30
York:‘Take a ticket and wait’ basis run by York Health Trust upstairs in Asda at Monks Cross
Open Monday to Thursday 08.00 - 17:00
and Friday 08.00 -14:30
York Hospital:
Monday to Friday 08.00 - 17:15