Blood testing

As part of our response to COVID-19, phlebotomy (blood test) services at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Knutsford Community Hospital and Congleton War Memorial Hospital are currently by appointment only. There is no walk-in service available.

To book a blood test

• Speak to your GP – many surgeries are now taking bookings for their own patients. If your surgery is providing this service, please continue to contact them directly

Or

• If you are not able to book directly with your GP, you can book at one of our sites directly by using our new online appointment system. Visit https://patientconnect.uhnm.nhs.uk/ and follow the on-screen instructions.

Please ensure you have an appointment before attending for a blood test and bring your blood test request form with you. We cannot take your sample without this document.

Online booking system

Please note that our online booking system, Patient Connect, has replaced our temporary phlebotomy call centre and is best accessed using Google Chrome.

You will be asked to provide a mobile telephone number as part of the booking process, which will be used to send you a booking confirmation number.

If you do not have a mobile phone, or require support to book a blood test appointment, please speak to your GP practice.

A user guide for the online booking system can be found here; https://youtu.be/L_-Oxtg7l1A  

COVID-19: important notice

If you or your household have any symptoms of a new continuous cough, temperature or loss of taste or smell you should not attend your appointment. Please cancel your appointment and re-book in 10 days.

Macclesfield Hospital

The Phlebotomy department (for blood tests) is located on the ground floor and is signposted with 'Blood Tests' signs.

Opening times are as follows:

• Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 5pm (closed between 12 and 12.30pm)

The Phlebotomy Outpatient service is for patients attending Outpatient clinics. If you have any test enquiries, please discuss these with the person referring you for the test.

Knutsford Community Hospital

The Phlebotomy department is signposted with 'Blood Tests' signs.

Opening times are:

• Monday: 8:30am – 4.00pm
• Tuesday: 8.30am – 4.00pm
• Wednesday: 8.30am – 12 midday
• Thursday: 8.30am – 12 midday
• Friday: 8.30am – 12 midday

Congleton War Memorial Hospital

The Phlebotomy department is signposted with 'Blood Tests' signs.

Opening times are:

• Monday: 8:30am – 3.00pm
• Tuesday: 8.30am – 3.00pm
• Wednesday: 8.30am – 12 midday
• Thursday: 8.30am – 3.00pm
• Friday: 8.30am – 12 midday

Coronavirus: important notice

If you or your household have any symptoms of a new continuous cough, temperature or loss of taste or smell you should not attend your appointment. Please cancel your appointment and re-book in 10 days.