Wembley Blood Testing
Private blood tests a short drive from Wembley, north west towards Harrow on the Hill. A nearby private option with pharmacist-reviewed results in 24 to 48 hours.
Wembley residents can book a private blood test at Harrow Clinics, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, about 3.5 miles north west and roughly fifteen 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 3.5 miles north west of Wembley, roughly fifteen minutes by car via Harrow Road (A4005) and Wembley Hill Road.
- Wembley residents can self-refer for a private blood test, no GP referral letter is required.
- Adults and, with parental consent, under-16s can be tested at 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP.
- 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.
At a glance
| Service | Private blood testing and phlebotomy |
|---|---|
| Serving | Wembley, HA0 and HA9, north west London |
| Clinic address | 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP |
| Nearest station | Harrow-on-the-Hill, with Wembley Park on the Metropolitan and Jubilee lines |
| Getting here from Wembley | About 3.5 miles, roughly 15 minutes by car via Harrow Road (A4005) and Wembley Hill 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 Wembley residents
Harrow Clinics is about three and a half miles north west of Wembley, a straightforward drive towards Harrow on the Hill. For one of London's most diverse communities, it is a nearby private option for a blood test without a GP referral, with pharmacist-reviewed results.
Popular panels
Pick a single marker or a fuller screen, depending on what you want to check:
- 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 Wembley
Head north west on Harrow Road (A4005) and continue via Wembley Hill Road into Harrow on the Hill. We are at 106 High Street, HA1 3LP, about three and a half miles and roughly fifteen 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 whenever it suits you.
- 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 Wembley 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 fifteen minutes north west of Wembley |
| 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 Wembley
Can I get a private blood test from Wembley without a GP referral?
Yes. Self-referral is all that is needed, so you book online or on 020 8869 1200 and travel north west, about fifteen minutes by car. A private blood test measures the markers you choose, and your GP or specialist remains responsible for diagnosis and treatment decisions.
How long do private blood test 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, so there is no need to travel back from Wembley to collect anything.
Do I need to fast beforehand?
For some tests only. Lipids and glucose typically need 8 to 12 hours of fasting with water only, while many markers do not. You are told at booking whether fasting applies, so you can pick a morning slot and make the drive up before eating.
How long does the appointment take?
About five minutes for the venous blood sample, plus a short conversation about which panel matches what you want to check. Allowing roughly fifteen minutes each way from Wembley, the round trip generally takes well under an hour.
Can I be tested if I feel well and have no symptoms?
Yes. People come from across Wembley to check markers such as full blood count, HbA1c, cholesterol, thyroid function, vitamin D or vitamin B12 while feeling fine. The test measures those markers, it does not diagnose, and a clinician interprets them with your history.
What happens if a marker is flagged as out of range?
Every marker is shown with its reference range and flagged if it falls outside. A pharmacist adds a note on what the flag means and whether follow-up is sensible. One flagged value does not rule a condition in or out, so your GP interprets it in context.
Can I take the results to my GP in Wembley?
Yes. You get a printable PDF report and, where follow-up is needed, a summary letter for your practice. NHS GPs accept private results as supporting information and may repeat tests through their own laboratory before any formal diagnosis.
How should I prepare if I am travelling in from Wembley and need to fast?
Book an early slot and stick to water only for the 8 to 12 hours before it. Allow roughly fifteen minutes by car north west on Harrow Road, the A4005, and Wembley Hill Road, or travel from Wembley Park on the Metropolitan and Jubilee lines, and bring something to eat for afterwards.
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 Wembley it is about 15 minutes by car, north west on Harrow Road (A4005) and Wembley Hill Road. We are a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station, with parking nearby.
Book a private blood test in Wembley
Wembley residents come to us for a nearby private blood test without a GP referral, a short drive north west. Book a blood test online or call 020 8869 1200 for pharmacist-reviewed results in 24 to 48 hours.