Blood tests at East Dulwich Hospital

[PeckhamRose]

Hey Hal, nope, I am on medication which requires regular testing of my liver and kidney functions.

So far so good!

HAL9000 Wrote:

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> PeckhamRose - have you been moonlighting as a

> secret shopper or what?

>

> :)

[WrightC]

sophiesofa Wrote:

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> Unfortunately I need to do a fasting one and have

> to go before work as it's not open on a Saturday -

> any ideas as to the wait time at 07:30? I'm

> guessing 45 mins ish?

Wait time around 45 mins to an hour. I find the end of day better, between 3-4pm. Or you can try Kings at 7.30am, I have also gone to Kings at this time and was out within 20 minutes. Hope this helps.

[Sue]

WrightC Wrote:

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> Or you can try

> Kings at 7.30am, I have also gone to Kings at this

> time and was out within 20 minutes. Hope this

> helps.

xxxxxxx

When I was looking up the opening hours before going for my blood test, I noticed that Kings place restrictions on who can go to their department when, and if you turn up on the wrong day they say you will be sent away.

See here!

Here's an extract:

The Phlebotomy Department provides blood tests on a walk-in basis. We carry out a wide range of tests including testing for lipids, cholesterol, triglycerides, gut hormones, fasting blood sugar, malaria and drug monitoring. The department is based on two sites: King?s main site, where we see mainly patients who are referred by the hospital; and Dulwich Community Hospital, where we see patients referred by their GP.

Patients referred by King?s College Hospital

Please attend the Phlebotomy Department, King?s College Hospital, Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.45pm.

Patients referred by their GP

The Phlebotomy Department operates a satellite unit at Dulwich Community Hospital providing a blood test service primarily for GP patients. The unit operates Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.45pm.

GP patients may attend the Phlebotomy Department, King?s College Hospital for tests only on Tuesdays, 12.30 to 4.45pm, and Fridays, 7.30am to 12.30pm. GP patients attending King's Phlebotomy Department outside these hours will not be seen except for those with specialised tests (see below).

[KidKruger]

Anyone know what time the blood test opens these days pls ?

Or best times to go to avoid longest queue / busiest period ?

[DulwichFox]

Opening times

Monday - Friday

07:30 - 15:45

Saturday - Sunday Closed

I went last week at 09.00am and I was only person waiting < 5 min wait.

Foxy

[Peckhampam]

Yes, I walked straight in at that time. Was told that after the pre-work rush is a very good time

[KidKruger]

cheers dudes.

[KidKruger]

0930, 3rd in queue, in/out in 8mins !