The blood test clinic has now moved to the main hospital site

Booked blood test appointments have moved to the Homerton Hospital site.
This is effective from Wednesday 7 January 2026

What you need to know 

  • If you are referred to Homerton Healthcare for a blood test by your GP or a Homerton clinician, the test will take place in the phlebotomy (blood tests) portacabin clinic on the Homerton Hospital site.  
  • The new clinic is located outside the hospital building; you can walk there from Homerton Row through Gate 1 and following the signage on the footpath (see map for walking directions from the hospital main entrance and from the previous clinic location).  
  • You are no longer be able to have a blood test at the Lower Clapton Health Centre.
  • You can still have your blood test at John Scott Health Centre if your GP refers you there.
  • There are no toilet facilities in the blood test clinic, please use the toilets inside the main hospital building. Please use our digital map to find the best route to the nearest toilet facilities.

What you need to do 

Homerton Healthcare operate an appointment booking system on  Swiftqueue. If you are referred for a blood test by your GP or a Homerton clinician, you will need to use this system to book your appointment.   

Alternatively, call 020 7683 4070  (Mon - Fri 8am-4pm) to book an appointment.  

The confirmation text you receive from Swiftqueue  will clearly tell you the address to go to.

What you need to bring

To make sure your appointment goes smoothly, with minimum waiting it is very helpful if you bring the following: 

  • If you are referred by your GP, please bring your GP blood test form(s).
  • If you have been referred by the hospital, please bring your hospital number or NHS number.

Map showing walking route from the hospital main entrance to the new blood test clinic

Booking Instruction


Booking an Appointment

Blood Clinic telephone bookings are open from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Please note we receive high volumes of calls during the morning, if you are unable to get through please call back in the afternoon or leave a text message and we will get back to you. Alternatively you can book online.

Homerton Healthcare operate an online booking system on Swiftqueue. If you are referred for a blood test by your GP or Homerton clinician, you will need to use this system to book your appointment at Lower Clapton or John Scott Health Centre (GP appointments only). Alternatively, call 020 7683 4070 (Mon - Fri 8am-4pm) to book an appointment by speaking to a member of staff. 

About our Service
The practice of phlebotomy, or the technique of venepuncture, generally refers to the collection of blood from a vein. Most areas of medicine rely on diagnostic testing, often on blood. Phlebotomists are health care professionals who have been trained to collect patient blood specimens for examination in laboratories. Skilled phlebotomists can find hidden veins, introduce a needle into the vein and extract blood with little or no discomfort to the patient.

Our phlebotomists are fully trained and well experienced; however, we are a recognised training department, and we train students under the supervision of fully qualified phlebotomists. Some blood tests require a fasting period of 12 to 14 hours beforehand, which your doctor will advise you about. Please check with the phlebotomist that you have been fasting correctly

Contacting us

If you have any queries about your blood test appointments please contact
07342 068 763
Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm 

Please contact your GP or doctor for the results; we will not be able to provide them ourselves as we do not receive the results.

Location & Opening Hours

Blood test portacabin,
Homerton Hospital 
— Access via Homerton Row, Gate one and service road
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

John Scott Health Centre
Monday to Friday 9am - 12.30pm – GP appointments only

Outpatients

If you have an outpatient clinic appointment and your clinician refers you for a same day blood test you will need to go to the walk-in clinic in Outpatients 2 (in Homerton Hospital).

For any other blood tests that are not same day and require a future appointment, you will need to book your appointment through Swiftqueue and attend at the blood test portacabin (see map above).

GP patients (patients whose test has been requested by their GP): please visit the blood test portacabin at Homerton Hospital (access from Homerton Row, Gate One) between the hours of 8am and 4pm 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why have you changed the system for having blood tests?
All blood testing services in North East London are moving or have moved to online booking and queuing systems. This enables patients to plan their visits, reducing waiting times at the clinics and supporting safe distancing measures. The booking system also supports the hospital by ensuring that we can plan capacity and staffing for the phlebotomy service.

How can I book a blood test?
Adults and children 12 year or older can book their blood tests online. This is a free booking service. Please follow the steps below to book your test online.
1. Go to the link under ‘Book Appointment’ above and open
2. Select your chosen appointment location (John Scott or Homerton Hospital blood test portacabin).
3.Put in your reason for appointment (blood test)
4. Pick your date and time
5. Enter your details (please note that you will only have to do this the first time you book a blood test and you can use the same log-in details if you need to book another test later). 

What do I do if I cannot book my blood test online?
If you are unable to book your blood test online, please call to make an appointment on 07342 068 763 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm). Normal call charges will apply.
Alternatively, if you have a family member or friend who can access online services, they can book an appointment on your behalf. 

Who can book a blood test at Homerton Healthcare? 
Homerton currently has three different blood test locations. 
•    The blood test portacabin at Homerton Hospital, accessed from Homerton Row via Gate 1 (see map above)
•    John Scott Health Centre can be used by GP patients only who are adults or children who are 12 years or older
•    Homerton Hospital Starlight Outpatients can be used by children under 12 years old, and should be booked by calling 020 8510 5018 or 7425
If the patient is between 12 and 16 years old, they must be accompanied by an adult.
 
What if I or the person who needs the blood test does not understand English?
The online system has a range of languages that can be used. Alternatively, the patient can call the phoneline or ask someone to book on their behalf. 

Can I still walk-in without an appointment? 
We recognise that not all patients will be able to plan when they require a blood test, and some patients may not be able to book online. Therefore, we are still offering a limited walk-in service at all adult blood test sites. However, we recommend that you book where possible to reduce waiting times.
 

GP Information

 

Please note that if you are referring a patient they need to be in the clinic before 4pm.

Other information for patients

Please advise patients that they will need to book an appointment for a blood test by using the following link: https://www.swiftqueue.co.uk/homerton.php. Alternatively, please advise them to visit the Homerton webpage and ‘Book an appointment’ under the Phlebotomy Service page.

If patients are unable to book their appointment online, please advise them to call 020 7683 4070 (Mon -Fri 8am-4pm)

Children 11 and Under – To book an appointment at Starlight Outpatient’s. (Please provide parents with Blood Form)

Children 12 and over, please book online for main blood clinic. 

Children 15 and under with learning disabilities or learning difficulties can be booked into Starlight Outpatient’s on the swift queue  website

Please ensure that patients are provided information about fasting for blood tests if and when required.

For general enquiries and other matters please call the phlebotomy team on 07342 068 763.