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Private Blood Tests near Grays & Thurrock
From Grays station the clinic is about 11 miles away, usually around 25 minutes, crossing the Thames on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. Chafford Hundred and South Ockendon are similar distances, and the X80 bus runs from Lakeside to Bluewater. We are open seven days, parking is free, and you book without a GP referral.
From Grays or South Ockendon, a blood test means one trip across the river: a phlebotomist takes the sample and results reach your patient account in 2–5 working days.
- From £24
- 11 miles · about 25 min by car
- No GP referral
- Open 7 days · free parking
Private Blood Tests
Private Blood Tests for Grays & Thurrock patients
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Getting here
From Grays & Thurrock to MyScanHub
By car
About 11 miles, usually around 25 minutes: London Road and West Thurrock Way to the A282, south over the Dartford Crossing (Dart Charge applies), 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
Ensignbus route X80 runs about once an hour from Lakeside bus station via the Dartford Crossing to Greenhithe station and Bluewater; from Grays, take a local bus to Lakeside first. There is no direct train across the river.
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: Grays & Thurrock FAQs
- Is it worth crossing the river from Thurrock?
- It is a short trip: about 11 miles and usually around 25 minutes from Grays, or 10 miles and about 20 minutes from Chafford Hundred. The Dart Charge applies to crossings between 6am and 10pm, including weekends, and must be paid by midnight the day after. Parking at Bluewater is free.
- Can I get there by bus from Grays or Lakeside?
- Yes. Ensignbus route X80 runs about once an hour from Lakeside bus station, via the Dartford Crossing, to Greenhithe station and Bluewater bus station. From Grays, take a local bus to Lakeside first. Allow about 15 minutes to walk from Bluewater bus station to the clinic in the Guildhall Outer Car Park.
- How far is it from Tilbury?
- About 15 miles from Tilbury Town station, usually around 30 minutes via the A1089, the A13 and the A282 over the Dartford Crossing.
- Can I get a blood test near Grays & Thurrock 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.