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Private Blood Tests near Eltham
Eltham station is about 13 miles from the clinic, around 25 minutes by car once you are on the A2, and some Southeastern trains run straight through to Greenhithe for Bluewater. It is a practical choice for Blackheath, Kidbrooke and New Eltham too: parking is free, appointments run into the evening and on Sundays, and you book without a GP referral.
From Kidbrooke or Eltham, a direct train to Greenhithe means you can have a blood test without driving, and the results reach your patient account in 2–5 working days.
- From £24
- 13 miles · about 25 min by car
- No GP referral
- Open 7 days · free parking
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Getting here
From Eltham to MyScanHub
By car
About 13 miles, usually around 25 minutes: Well Hall Road (A208) and Rochester Way to the A2, then east on the A2 and the B255 into Bluewater.
Free parking is available across Bluewater Shopping Centre. We are located in the Guildhall Outer Car Park — park there for the shortest walk to the clinic.
By train or bus
Some Southeastern trains from Kidbrooke and Eltham run through Bexleyheath to Greenhithe for Bluewater, about 25 minutes from Eltham; others end at Dartford, where you change. From New Eltham, trains run via Sidcup to Dartford.
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday 8am–9pm, Sunday 10am–5pm.
Your appointment
What to expect at your blood test
- 1Check each test's page for fasting: tests that measure cholesterol or glucose are most accurate after 8–10 hours without food.
- 2A trained phlebotomist takes a small sample from your arm in a private room. It takes a few minutes.
- 3The sample goes to a UKAS-accredited laboratory, and a clinician reviews the results.
- 4Results reach your patient account in 2–5 working days, with anything outside the usual range highlighted. You can add a GP consultation to go through them.
Questions
Private Blood Tests: Eltham FAQs
- Is there a direct train from Eltham to Bluewater?
- Some Southeastern trains from Eltham and Kidbrooke run through Bexleyheath and Dartford to Greenhithe for Bluewater, which takes about 25 minutes from Eltham. Other trains end at Dartford, where you change. From Greenhithe station, Fastrack A or the X80 bus goes to Bluewater, or you can take a taxi.
- How long does the drive from Blackheath take?
- From Blackheath village it is about 15 miles, usually around 30 minutes, almost all of it on the A2. Leave at the B255 junction for Bluewater and park for free in the Guildhall Outer Car Park.
- Can I get a blood test near Eltham without seeing my GP?
- Yes. You can book a private blood test online without a GP referral. A trained phlebotomist takes the sample at the clinic and it is processed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.
- How quickly will I get my blood test results?
- Most results are ready within 2–5 working days. They are reviewed by a clinician and uploaded to your secure patient account, with anything outside the usual range highlighted.
- Do I need to fast before my blood test?
- Only for tests that measure cholesterol or glucose, where we recommend 8–10 hours without food (water is fine). Each test's page says whether fasting is needed.