Pinner Blood Testing
Fast private blood tests a short drive from Pinner, down Pinner Road. Ideal for busy professionals and parents who want clear, pharmacist-reviewed results quickly.
Pinner residents can get a private blood test at Harrow Clinics, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, about 2.5 miles south east down Pinner Road and roughly eleven 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 2.5 miles south east of Pinner, roughly eleven minutes by car via Pinner Road (A404) and Bridge Street.
- Pinner residents can self-refer for a private blood test, no GP referral letter is required.
- 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.
- Pinner is in HA5 on the Metropolitan line, a few stops from Harrow-on-the-Hill station.
At a glance
| Service | Private blood testing and phlebotomy |
|---|---|
| Serving | Pinner, HA5, London Borough of Harrow |
| Clinic address | 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP |
| Nearest station | Harrow-on-the-Hill, a few stops from Pinner on the Metropolitan line |
| Getting here from Pinner | About 2.5 miles, roughly 11 minutes by car via Pinner Road (A404) and Bridge Street |
| 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 Pinner residents
Harrow Clinics is about two and a half miles south east of Pinner, a straightforward drive down Pinner Road into Harrow on the Hill. For the busy professionals and families of this Metropolitan-line village, it is a fast, private way to get a blood test and act on the results, without waiting for a GP appointment.
Popular panels
Pick a single marker or a fuller screen, whatever fits what you need to check:
- Full blood count for energy and general health
- Cholesterol and lipid profile for heart health
- HbA1c for diabetes and blood sugar
- Liver and kidney function panels
- Thyroid, from a single TSH to a full profile
- 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 Pinner
Head south east on Pinner Road (A404) and continue via Bridge Street into Harrow on the Hill. We are at 106 High Street, HA1 3LP, about two and a half miles and roughly eleven minutes by car, a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station with parking nearby.
Book a blood test online or call 020 8869 1200 to choose a time that works.
- 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 Pinner 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 eleven minutes down Pinner Road |
| Choice of panel | Limited to what is clinically indicated for your symptoms | You choose, from a single marker such as full blood count 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 Pinner
Can I get a private blood test from Pinner without a GP referral?
Yes. Self-referral means you book online or on 020 8869 1200 and come straight to 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, about eleven minutes down Pinner Road. A blood test measures the markers you choose, and your GP or specialist remains responsible for diagnosis.
How long do results take for a working professional?
Usually 24 to 48 hours. The venous blood sample goes to an accredited laboratory the same evening, and a pharmacist reviews the report before it lands in your inbox with a printable PDF, so you can act on it without a second trip from Pinner.
Do I need to fast before my blood test?
Some tests require it, most do not. Lipids and glucose usually need 8 to 12 hours of fasting with water only. You are told at booking whether it applies, so a first-thing appointment before the commute from Pinner station is often the simplest option.
How long does the appointment itself take?
About five minutes for the venous blood sample, plus a short conversation about which panel suits what you want to check. With roughly eleven minutes in the car each way from Pinner, the whole thing usually fits comfortably around a working day.
Can I have a blood test if I have no symptoms?
Yes. Many Pinner professionals book a check on markers such as full blood count, cholesterol, liver function, thyroid function or vitamin B12 while feeling well. The test measures those markers, it does not diagnose, and a clinician interprets the numbers in context.
What happens if a result is out of range?
Each marker appears with its reference range, and anything outside it is flagged. A pharmacist adds a note on what the flag means and whether follow-up is worth arranging. An out-of-range value does not rule a condition in or out on its own.
Can I give the results to my Pinner GP?
Yes. You receive a printable PDF report and a summary letter where 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.
Can I fit a blood test around commuting from Pinner?
Yes, you choose your slot when you book, and the booking page shows what is currently available. The sample takes about five minutes, and the journey is roughly eleven minutes by car south east on Pinner Road, the A404, via Bridge Street, or a few stops on the Metropolitan line.
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 Pinner it is about 11 minutes by car, south east on Pinner Road (A404) via Bridge Street. We are a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station, with parking nearby.
Book a private blood test in Pinner
Pinner professionals and parents come to us for fast, private results, and we are a short drive down Pinner Road. Book a blood test online or call 020 8869 1200 for pharmacist-reviewed results in 24 to 48 hours.