Wealdstone Blood Testing
Private blood tests a short hop south from Wealdstone, easy to fit around a working day. Choose your panel and get pharmacist-reviewed results in 24 to 48 hours.
Wealdstone residents can get a private blood test at Harrow Clinics, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, about 1.2 miles south down the A409 and roughly seven 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 1.2 miles south of Wealdstone, roughly seven minutes by car via Headstone Drive and the A409 High Street.
- No GP referral is needed for a private blood test, Wealdstone residents can self-refer 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.
- Wealdstone is in HA3, served by Harrow and Wealdstone station on the Bakerloo line and London Overground.
At a glance
| Service | Private blood testing and phlebotomy |
|---|---|
| Serving | Wealdstone, HA3, London Borough of Harrow |
| Clinic address | 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP |
| Nearest station | Harrow-on-the-Hill, with Harrow and Wealdstone on the Bakerloo line and Overground |
| Getting here from Wealdstone | About 1.2 miles, roughly 7 minutes by car via Headstone Drive and the High Street (A409) |
| 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 Wealdstone residents
Harrow Clinics is just over a mile south of Wealdstone, a quick run down the A409 into Harrow on the Hill. For people around Wealdstone high street and the Harrow & Wealdstone interchange, it is an easy way to fit a blood test around work, with same-day appointments and pharmacist-reviewed results.
Popular panels
Whether you want one quick answer or a fuller picture, there is a panel for it:
- 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
All samples are processed at a UKAS-accredited laboratory. Prices vary by panel, so see our booking page for current rates.
Getting to Harrow Clinics from Wealdstone
Head south via Headstone Drive and the High Street (A409) into Harrow on the Hill. We are at 106 High Street, HA1 3LP, about 1.2 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 to grab a slot that suits your day.
- 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 Wealdstone 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 down the A409 |
| Choice of panel | Limited to what is clinically indicated for your symptoms | You choose, from a single marker such as vitamin B12 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 Wealdstone
Do I need a GP referral to get a blood test near Wealdstone?
No. Self-referral means you book online or on 020 8869 1200 and come straight in, about 1.2 miles south of Wealdstone high street. A private blood test measures the markers you choose, and your GP or specialist remains responsible for diagnosis and any treatment.
How long do results take if I test around a work shift?
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 is emailed to you. That suits shift patterns around Wealdstone, since no return visit is needed to collect anything.
Do I need to fast before my blood test?
Only for certain tests. Lipids and glucose usually need 8 to 12 hours of fasting with water only, while many markers do not require it at all. You are told at booking, so you can pick a slot that fits before or after a shift.
How long does a blood test appointment take?
About five minutes for the sample itself, plus a short conversation about which panel suits what you want to check. From Wealdstone the drive is roughly seven minutes each way, so the whole errand generally fits inside a lunch break.
Can I get tested if I have no symptoms at all?
Yes. Many people book a check on markers such as full blood count, liver function, kidney function, cholesterol or vitamin D while feeling perfectly well. A blood test measures those markers rather than diagnosing anything, and a clinician interprets them alongside your history.
What happens if a result is flagged as out of range?
Your report lists each marker with its reference range and flags anything outside it. A pharmacist adds a note explaining the flag and whether to follow up. An out-of-range value does not rule a condition in or out on its own, so your GP interprets it.
Can I pass the results to my GP?
Yes. You receive a printable PDF report and, where follow-up is needed, a summary letter you can email or take to your appointment. NHS GPs accept private results as supporting information and may repeat tests through their own laboratory.
What do I need to bring to my appointment?
Very little. There is no referral letter to collect because you self-refer, so it is enough to bring a note of any medicines or supplements you take and to know whether your test needs fasting, which is confirmed at booking. The clinic is 1.2 miles south of Wealdstone via Headstone Drive and the A409.
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 Wealdstone it is about 7 minutes by car, south via Headstone Drive and the High Street (A409). We are a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station, with parking nearby.
Book a private blood test in Wealdstone
Working in or around Wealdstone, you can slot a blood test in without much fuss, we are a short drive south down the A409. Book a blood test online or call 020 8869 1200 for results in 24 to 48 hours.