Book a Blood Test

Routine Blood Tests

Please always remember to take your paper blood form to your test

If you have been asked to have a routine blood test you must now book online through Swiftqueue. 

You can book your online appointment at Phlebotomy (Blood Tests) | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS (uhdb.nhs.uk) or go directly on the Swiftqueue website: Online Appointment Healthcare Platform | Swiftqueue

Please note that for a routine test you will not be seen if you attend without an appointment.  

When you book, please ensure you have received an email from Swiftqueue as confirmation of your booking.

You do not have to have your test at your nearest clinic, you may find that your waiting time is reduced if you are flexible as to where you have your test.

Please find link below that provides guidance on booking a test:

How Do I Book My Blood Test Appointment? – Swiftqueue Help Centre

There is also a limited number of appointments for blood tests at Appletree

Urgent Blood Tests Required within 48 hours

If your Blood Test is urgent i.e. within 48 hours, there are daily walk-in slots available at

  • Babington Hospital, Belper DE56 1WH
  • Coleman Street Health Centre, Coleman St, Alvaston, Derby DE24 8NH
  • Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Derby DE1 2QY
  • St Oswalds,  22 Clifton Rd, Ashbourne DE6 1DR

This means you can attend and be seen on the day.  The advice is to come early, you may be required to wait.

Important: These are for urgent bloods only and if this is not specified by your GP you will be asked to book via Swiftqueue.