Stanmore Blood Testing
Private blood tests a short drive from Stanmore, over towards Harrow on the Hill. Single tests or full family screens, with pharmacist-reviewed results in a day or two.
Stanmore residents can book a private blood test at Harrow Clinics, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, about 3.5 miles away and roughly fourteen minutes by car via the A410. 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 3.5 miles from Stanmore, roughly fourteen minutes by car west on London Road (A410) then Uxbridge Road.
- Stanmore 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.
- Adults and, with parental consent, under-16s can be tested at 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP.
At a glance
| Service | Private blood testing and phlebotomy |
|---|---|
| Serving | Stanmore, HA7, London Borough of Harrow |
| Clinic address | 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP |
| Nearest station | Harrow-on-the-Hill, with Stanmore on the Jubilee line |
| Getting here from Stanmore | About 3.5 miles, roughly 14 minutes by car via London Road (A410) and Uxbridge 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 |
| Who can attend | Adults, and under-16s with parental consent and accompanied |
Private blood tests for Stanmore residents
Harrow Clinics is about three and a half miles from Stanmore, an easy drive over towards Harrow on the Hill. For the settled families near the Jubilee line and Stanmore Common, it is a convenient place to arrange a private blood test on your own schedule, with pharmacist-reviewed results.
Popular panels
Choose a single test or a broader screen to suit the whole household:
- Full blood count and general wellbeing
- Cholesterol and lipid profile
- HbA1c for diabetes 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 screens
Under-16s can be tested with parental consent. Samples go to a UKAS-accredited laboratory, and prices vary by panel, so see our booking page for current rates.
Getting to Harrow Clinics from Stanmore
Head west on London Road (A410) then continue along Uxbridge Road into Harrow on the Hill. We are at 106 High Street, HA1 3LP, about three and a half miles and roughly fourteen 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 pick a convenient time.
- 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 Stanmore 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 fourteen minutes along the A410 |
| Choice of panel | Limited to what is clinically indicated for your symptoms | You choose, from a single marker such as thyroid function 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 Stanmore
Do I need a GP referral for a private blood test from Stanmore?
No, you can self-refer. Book online or on 020 8869 1200 and drive over from Stanmore, about fourteen minutes on the A410. A private blood test measures the markers you choose, and your GP or specialist remains responsible for interpreting them and for any diagnosis.
How long do results take?
Usually 24 to 48 hours. The sample is couriered to an accredited laboratory the same evening, and a pharmacist reviews the report before emailing it to you with a printable PDF. There is no need to make the drive back over from Stanmore to collect anything.
Do I need to fast before the appointment?
For some tests, yes. Lipids and glucose normally require 8 to 12 hours of fasting with water only, while many other markers do not. You are told at booking whether fasting applies, so a morning slot works well if you are coming from Stanmore before breakfast.
How long does a blood test take once I arrive?
About five minutes for the venous blood sample, plus a short conversation about which panel matches what you want to check. Allowing roughly fourteen minutes each way from Stanmore, most people are back home well within the hour.
Can the whole family be tested, including children?
Adults can book directly, and under-16s can be tested with parental consent and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Panels range from a single marker such as vitamin D to a general health screen. A blood test measures markers, it does not diagnose on its own.
What if something comes back outside the normal range?
Every marker is listed 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 sensible. A flagged value does not rule a condition in or out, so your GP interprets it in context.
Can I take the report to my GP in Stanmore?
Yes. You get a printable PDF report, and a summary letter where follow-up is needed. NHS GPs accept private results as supporting information, and your practice may repeat tests through its own laboratory before making any formal diagnosis.
Can I be tested the same day I decide to book?
Often yes, since same-day appointments run alongside booked slots and the booking page shows current availability. From Stanmore it is about 3.5 miles, roughly fourteen minutes west on London Road, the A410, then Uxbridge Road, so a decision in the morning can become a sample the same day.
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 Stanmore it is about 14 minutes by car, west on London Road (A410) then Uxbridge Road. We are a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station, with parking nearby.
Book a private blood test in Stanmore
From Stanmore we are a short drive towards Harrow on the Hill, with appointments for the whole family. Book a blood test online or call 020 8869 1200 for pharmacist-reviewed results in 24 to 48 hours.