Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Blood Test Service
Disabled Access: Yes
Website: http://cavuhb.nhs.wales/our-services/laboratory-medicine/blood-tests/
Summary
Where can adults be seen in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board area for blood tests?
Blood test services for adults within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board area are based at the University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough. For blood test enquiries, contact the University Hospital of Wales on telephone number 02920 747747. The blood test service for out-patients at both hospitals operate on a walk-in basis and appointments are not required. Please see the website for opening hours of the walk-in service.
Please note, this service is for outpatients only and is not accessible for patients with a GP request. Please book an appointment at your GP practice for these blood tests to be taken.
Blood test services for adults at Barry Hospital is only for GP patients at the following surgeries and is an appointment-only service:
Court Road Surgery, The Waterfront Practice, Vale Family Practice (Ravenscourt, St Brides, Porthceri), Highlight Park Medical Practice, Sully Surgery, The Practice of Health, West Quay Medical Centre.
To book an appointment at Barry Hospital, please contact the appointment booking line on telephone number 02921 848181, between 8.00am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Blood test services for adults at St David's Hospital are only for patients at St David’s Court and Taff Riverside Practice and is not available to the general public.
How to access the blood test service for children:
1. Referral via GP
Children must have a blood form from your GP to access the blood test service.
Where can children be seen in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board area for blood tests?
Blood test services for children, aged under 12, within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board area are based at the University Hospital of Wales. To book an appointment, please contact the University Hospital of Wales on telephone numbers 02920 743363 / 02920 743368.
How to access services such as ante-natal blood tests:
Ante-natal blood tests are carried out in the maternity units at University Hospital of Wales or University Hospital Llandough.
Ante-natal blood tests are carried out Barry Hospital, if booked by the patient's GP.
Is this service available in Welsh?: The Health Board welcomes correspondence and telephone calls in Welsh or English. The website can also be translated into Welsh by clicking 'Cymraeg' on the desired webpage.
Last Updated: 09 April 2024 10:37 by NHS 111 Wales