How it works
There is no better way to check for underlying health problems, or monitor existing conditions, than with a blood test. From our dedicated, state-of-the-art laboratory in London we offer the latest in pathology testing solutions across many disciplines including biochemistry, immunology, haematology, sexual health screening and molecular biology.
Whether you are concerned about your health, managing an existing condition or simply curious, a blood test with London Medical Laboratory provides a fast, affordable and easy way to start taking charge of your own health.
Your results in three easy steps
Take the test
At home, or
in-clinic.
Send us your sample
We provide pre-paid postage for our at home tests.
Receive your results
Our partner will provide a secure link to your doctor-validated personal results.
How do I take my at home kit?
Test Arrives:
Our partner will send you a home-testing kit via Royal Mail 1st Class post. You will receive everything you need in the kit to carry out at home including simple step-by-step instructions.
Take Your Test:
Our home-testing kits use a simple finger-prick blood sample you can take yourself in the comfort of your own home. Ensuring that you have followed the instructions provided, simply use the enclosed lancets and tube to collect your own blood sample.
Receive Results:
Following the instructions provided, fill out the enclosed forms and label your blood test. Then, take your sample and return it to our partner laboratory using the Royal Mail 1st Class Tracked postal bag included with the kit.
Learn about our blood tests
Let’s get you booked in…
The quickest and most effective way to get your blood tested, is to book in with one of our phlebotomists. Taking a test in-clinic allows you to take a greater range of tests and also guarantees that you receive your results, along with our GP comments, the next day.
Why book in with a phlebotomist?
The quickest and most effective way to get your blood tested is to book in with one of our phlebotomists. Taking a blood sample in-clinic will allow us to take a greater quantity of blood and therefore run a greater range of tests. The very popular Premier Health Profile, for example, cannot be run without taking a sample intravenously as it requires a full blood count. Having a test taken in-clinic also ensures that our couriers are able to get your sample directly to the laboratory on the very same day.
What does it involve?
Get booked in: Get yourself booked in for the blood test of your choice.
Take the sample: At the clinic, the phlebotomist will take the blood sample. This usually takes no more than ten minutes.
Get your results: That day, a courier will collect your blood sample from the site and take it to the laboratory. You will receive your results, with our GP’s comments, the next day.
Let’s get you booked in…
The quickest and most effective way to get your blood tested, is to book in with one of our phlebotomists. Taking a test in-clinic allows you to take a greater range of tests and also guarantees that you receive your results, along with our GP comments, the next day.
FAQs
Do I have to fast for my test?
If you are having cholesterol tests as part of your profile you may want to fast for 8 hours prior to your test – particularly if you have had a previous high level. It is not essential though, as your results will still give useful health information whether you have fasted or not. Fasting entails not eating or drinking anything except for water.
You do not need to fast for all other tests.
Do I need to prepare for my test in any way?
If you take blood thinning medication please tell the phlebotomist before your test.
Please drink water and keep hydrated before your appointment.
Is there an NHS discount?
Yes, for any NHS staff we are offering the test at a discounted rate. Please email hussain@confidencefillers.com for more information.
Can I trust CF Medical Laboratory? Are the results reliable?
Our partner, London Medical Laboratory is also registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC)—the independent regulator of health and social care in England— and process all of our tests through a UKAS accredited laboratory.
Are there any dispatch time constraints on postal test kits?
Our partner will dispatch postal kits on weekdays. We can dispatch kits on the same day if ordered before 1pm. If you order a postal test kit after 1pm on a Friday, or on the weekend, then your test will be dispatched the following Monday. Please consider this delay when ordering any time-sensitive at-home postal test kits.
Can I make an order over the phone?
Unfortunately, we cannot complete your order over the phone. However, our website has been designed to make the ordering process as easy as possible for you. But if you do have any questions, then please contact us and our team will be happy to guide you through the process.
How do I finger prick sample myself?
Your test kit contains easy to follow instructions on how to take your own finger blood sample. However, if you want to see how it works then check out our tutorial video on the finger prick sampling process.
When will I get my results?
You will receive your results on the day after we receive your sample in our partner laboratory.
Our partners runs a 24/7 laboratory operation and test all samples as quickly as possible after receiving them which enables our team of partner GPs to review and communicate your results in the fastest possible time frame.
If you need your results urgently we would recommend booking an in-clinic appointment or a mobile phlebotomist as this will guarantee your sample reaches the laboratory that same day.
For the return of postal kits we use the Royal Mail 1st Class Tracked service which normally delivers on the next working day (Monday-Friday) however as with any postal service there is the possibility of delays.
In the unlikely event that your sample requires retesting, this may delay the delivery of your result.
