North Harrow Blood Testing
Fast private blood tests a short drive from North Harrow, down Pinner Road. Pick a single test or a full screen and get pharmacist-reviewed results close to home.
North Harrow residents can get a private blood test at Harrow Clinics, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, about a mile south down Pinner Road and roughly five minutes by car. No GP referral is needed, the venous blood sample takes about five minutes, and pharmacist-reviewed results arrive in 24 to 48 hours.
- Harrow Clinics is about a mile south of North Harrow, roughly five minutes by car down Pinner Road, the A404.
- A private blood test in North Harrow needs no GP referral, booking is online or on 020 8869 1200.
- Samples are processed at a UKAS-accredited laboratory, the same standard the NHS uses.
- Pharmacist-reviewed results are emailed within 24 to 48 hours, with a printable PDF for your GP.
- The clinic address is 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, serving HA2 North Harrow.
At a glance
| Service | Private blood testing and phlebotomy |
|---|---|
| Serving | North Harrow, HA2, London Borough of Harrow |
| Clinic address | 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP |
| Nearest station | Harrow-on-the-Hill, one stop on the Metropolitan line from North Harrow |
| Getting here from North Harrow | About 1 mile, roughly 5 minutes by car via Pinner Road (A404) and Station Road |
| Appointment length | About 5 minutes for the venous blood sample |
| GP referral | Not required, self-referral |
| Results turnaround | 24 to 48 hours, pharmacist-reviewed |
| Regulator | GPhC premises 1114125, samples processed at a UKAS-accredited laboratory |
Private blood tests for North Harrow residents
Harrow Clinics is about a mile south of North Harrow, an easy run down Pinner Road into Harrow on the Hill. For families off the Pinner Road and around North Harrow station, it is a convenient way to get a blood test without waiting for a routine GP appointment, with pharmacist-reviewed results close to home.
Popular panels
Choose a single test or a fuller screen, whatever suits what you want to check:
- Full blood count and general wellbeing markers
- Cholesterol and lipid profile for heart health
- HbA1c for diabetes and blood sugar
- Liver and kidney function
- Thyroid panels, from a single TSH upward
- Iron studies, vitamin D and vitamin B12
- Hormone panels and comprehensive 50-plus marker screens
Every sample is processed at a UKAS-accredited laboratory. Prices vary by panel, so see our booking page for current rates.
Getting to Harrow Clinics from North Harrow
Head south along Pinner Road (A404) and continue via Station Road into Harrow on the Hill. We are at 106 High Street, HA1 3LP, about a mile and roughly five minutes by car. Harrow-on-the-Hill station is a short walk away, with parking nearby.
Book a blood test online or call 020 8869 1200 to choose your slot.
- NHS guide to blood tests and what they show — NHS overview of how blood tests work and what common markers measure.
- GPhC register entry for Avni Kanabar — Verify the registration of the pharmacist who reviews results at Harrow Clinics.
- NHS information on high cholesterol — Background reading for anyone reviewing a cholesterol and lipid profile result.
Private blood testing with UKAS-accredited labs and a pharmacist review.
20+ panel choices
From a single test such as thyroid TSH to full general-health panels covering 50 or more markers.
Same-day phlebotomy
Trained clinical staff for adults and children, under 16 with parental consent.
UKAS-accredited laboratory
Samples processed at a UKAS-accredited laboratory, the same standard the NHS uses, with audited reference ranges.
Results in 24 to 48 hours
Emailed to you, with a printable PDF for your GP.
Pharmacist-reviewed
A pharmacist annotates flags and next steps before your results reach you, not just a raw lab report.
Free GP summary letter
If results need GP follow-up, we provide a summary letter you can email or print for your appointment.
Self-referral private blood test vs the GP-referral route for North Harrow residents
| GP-referral route | Self-referral at Harrow Clinics | |
|---|---|---|
| How you book | Your GP requests the test after a consultation and decides what is clinically indicated | You book online or on 020 8869 1200 and pick the panel yourself, no referral letter needed |
| Lead time | Depends on GP appointment availability and the practice phlebotomy schedule | Same-day and booked appointments, about five minutes down Pinner Road |
| Choice of panel | Limited to what is clinically indicated for your symptoms | You choose, from a single marker such as vitamin D to a general health screen |
| Turnaround | Varies by practice and laboratory | Usually 24 to 48 hours |
| Who explains the result | Your GP or the requesting clinician | A pharmacist annotates flags and next steps, your GP remains responsible for diagnosis |
| What happens next | Follow-up, further tests or treatment arranged within the NHS pathway | You receive a printable PDF and a summary letter to take to your GP if follow-up is needed |
| Cost | Funded by the NHS where clinically indicated | Paid privately, see our booking page for current rates |
Three steps from sample to results.
Sample, lab, results. Usually 24 to 48 hours start to finish.
- 01
Pick your panel
Choose from single tests, organ panels or comprehensive screens. Not sure? A short free consultation helps scope the right panel for your concerns.
- 02
Same-day sample
Walk-in or booked appointment. The sample takes about 5 minutes. We label, store and courier it to the laboratory the same evening.
- 03
Results in 24 to 48 hours
Reviewed by our pharmacist and emailed to you with flags and recommendations, plus a PDF for your GP if needed.
Questions people ask about North Harrow
Can I get a blood test in North Harrow without a GP referral?
Yes, self-referral is all that is needed. You book online or on 020 8869 1200 and come to 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, about a mile south down Pinner Road. A blood test measures the markers you select, and your GP remains responsible for diagnosis.
How long do private blood test results take from North Harrow?
Usually 24 to 48 hours. The sample goes to an accredited laboratory the same evening, and a pharmacist reviews the report before emailing it to you with a printable PDF. That is often quicker than arranging a routine phlebotomy slot and waiting for a practice callback.
Do I need to fast before a blood test?
Some tests need it, many do not. Lipids and glucose usually require 8 to 12 hours of fasting with water only. You are told at booking whether fasting applies, which makes an early appointment easy to fit in before the school run or the commute from North Harrow station.
How long does the appointment take?
About five minutes for the venous blood sample itself. Add a few minutes if you want to talk through which panel matches what you want to check. With a five-minute drive each way from North Harrow, the whole trip is usually well under half an hour.
Can I book a blood test if I feel well and have no symptoms?
Yes. Plenty of North Harrow families book a check on markers such as full blood count, cholesterol, thyroid function, vitamin D or vitamin B12. The test measures those markers, it does not diagnose on its own, and a clinician interprets them in context.
What happens if a marker comes back out of range?
Your report flags any value outside its reference range, and a pharmacist adds a note explaining what the flag means and whether follow-up is sensible. A single out-of-range value does not rule a condition in or out, so your GP interprets it alongside your history.
Can I bring the results to my North Harrow GP?
Yes. You get a printable PDF report, plus a summary letter if follow-up is needed. NHS GPs accept private results as supporting information and may repeat tests through their own laboratory before any formal diagnosis is made.
Is it easier to drive or take the Tube from North Harrow?
Either works well over such a short distance. By car it is about a mile south on Pinner Road, the A404, then Station Road, roughly five minutes, with parking nearby. By Tube it is a short hop on the Metropolitan line from North Harrow to Harrow-on-the-Hill, then a walk up to the High Street.
Avni Kanabar is a GPhC-registered pharmacist at Harrow Clinics on Harrow on the Hill High Street, providing pharmacist-led travel health, weight management and blood testing for the HA community.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about private blood tests.
Common panels include full blood count, cholesterol and lipids, HbA1c for diabetes, liver and kidney function, thyroid, iron studies, vitamin D, B12, hormone panels and inflammation markers. Full panels are available, see our booking page or ask at your appointment.
It varies by panel. Single tests, organ panels and comprehensive screens have different rates, and we give exact pricing at booking. See our booking page for current rates.
A standard UKAS-format report with each marker, your result, the reference range and any flag, plus a pharmacist note on what the flags mean and whether to follow up with your GP.
NHS GPs accept private results as supporting information, though they may repeat tests through their own labs before a formal diagnosis. UKAS results are clinically interchangeable.
No. You can book directly online or by calling 020 8869 1200.
Yes, under-16s with parental consent and accompanied. A fingerprick option is available for some tests where a venous draw is difficult.
Some tests such as lipids and glucose require fasting. We tell you when booking whether you need to fast for 8 to 12 hours, with water only. Many tests do not require fasting.
Harrow Clinics, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP. From North Harrow it is about 5 minutes by car, south along Pinner Road (A404) then Station Road. We are a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station, with parking nearby.
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Book a private blood test in North Harrow
North Harrow is only about a mile down Pinner Road, so a same-day blood test is an easy trip. Book a blood test online or call 020 8869 1200 for pharmacist-reviewed results in 24 to 48 hours.