South Harrow Blood Testing
Discreet private blood tests a short drive from South Harrow, up Northolt Road. Single tests or full screens, with pharmacist-reviewed results in a day or two.
Private blood tests for South Harrow are done at Harrow Clinics, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, about 1.3 miles north up Northolt Road and roughly seven minutes by car. No GP referral is needed, the venous blood sample takes about five minutes, and pharmacist-reviewed results follow in 24 to 48 hours.
- Harrow Clinics is about 1.3 miles north of South Harrow, roughly seven minutes by car up Northolt Road and Roxeth Hill.
- South Harrow residents can self-refer for a private blood test, no GP referral letter is required.
- The venous blood sample takes about five minutes and is processed at a UKAS-accredited laboratory.
- Pharmacist-reviewed results are emailed within 24 to 48 hours, with a printable PDF for your GP.
- South Harrow sits in HA2 on the Piccadilly line, in the London Borough of Harrow.
At a glance
| Service | Private blood testing and phlebotomy |
|---|---|
| Serving | South Harrow, HA2, London Borough of Harrow |
| Clinic address | 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP |
| Nearest station | Harrow-on-the-Hill, Metropolitan line and Chiltern Railways |
| Getting here from South Harrow | About 1.3 miles, roughly 7 minutes by car via Northolt Road (A312) and Roxeth Hill |
| 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 South Harrow residents
Harrow Clinics is just over a mile north of South Harrow, up Northolt Road and Roxeth Hill. For the diverse community around South Harrow station and the Piccadilly line, it is a discreet, convenient place to get a blood test without waiting for a GP appointment, with results reviewed by a pharmacist.
Popular panels
Pick a single marker or a broader screen, depending on what you want to know:
- Full blood count for general health
- Cholesterol and lipids for heart health
- HbA1c for diabetes risk and blood sugar
- Liver and kidney function
- Thyroid, from a single TSH to a full profile
- Iron studies, vitamin D and vitamin B12
- Hormone panels and 50-plus marker general screens
Samples are handled by a UKAS-accredited laboratory. Prices depend on the panel, so see our booking page for current rates.
Getting to Harrow Clinics from South Harrow
Head north up Northolt Road (A312) and continue over Roxeth Hill into Harrow on the Hill. We are at 106 High Street, HA1 3LP, about 1.3 miles and roughly seven 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 when you are ready.
- 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 type 2 diabetes — Background reading for anyone reviewing an HbA1c or blood sugar 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 South 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 seven minutes up Northolt Road |
| Choice of panel | Limited to what is clinically indicated for your symptoms | You choose, from a single marker such as HbA1c 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 South Harrow
Can I book a private blood test in South Harrow without seeing a GP first?
Yes. Self-referral is standard, so you book online or on 020 8869 1200 without a referral letter. The clinic is 1.3 miles north of South Harrow at 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill. A blood test measures markers, and a clinician interprets them.
How quickly will I get my results?
Normally within 24 to 48 hours. Your sample is couriered to an accredited laboratory the same evening, then a pharmacist reviews the report and emails it to you with a printable PDF. Results are private to you unless you choose to share them with your GP.
Do I have to fast for a blood test?
For some tests, yes. Lipids and glucose generally need 8 to 12 hours of fasting, water only, while many other markers do not. You are told at booking whether it applies, so an early slot before heading up Northolt Road is often easiest.
How long will I be at the clinic?
The venous blood sample takes about five minutes. Allow a few minutes more if you want to discuss which panel fits what you want to check. With a seven-minute drive from South Harrow, the round trip is usually comfortably under half an hour.
Can I have a blood test without symptoms, just to check?
Yes. A private blood test is often used to check markers such as full blood count, cholesterol, kidney function, thyroid function or vitamin D when you feel well. The test measures those markers, it does not diagnose, and a clinician interprets them with your history.
What if one of my markers is outside the reference range?
Each marker appears with its reference range and a flag where a value falls outside it. A pharmacist adds a note on what that flag means and whether follow-up makes sense. One out-of-range value does not rule a condition in or out.
Will my GP in South Harrow accept a private blood test result?
NHS GPs accept private results as supporting information. You receive a printable PDF, plus a summary letter if follow-up is needed. Your practice may still repeat tests through its own laboratory before any formal diagnosis, which is normal.
How far is the clinic from South Harrow station?
About 1.3 miles, roughly seven minutes by car north up Northolt Road, the A312, and over Roxeth Hill. From South Harrow station on the Piccadilly line you can also travel via Rayners Lane to Harrow-on-the-Hill, then 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 South Harrow it is about 7 minutes by car, north up Northolt Road (A312) and Roxeth Hill. We are a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station, with parking nearby.
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Book a private blood test in South Harrow
From South Harrow we are a short drive north up Northolt Road, and your visit stays private from start to finish. Book a blood test online or call 020 8869 1200 for pharmacist-reviewed results in 24 to 48 hours.