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Private Blood Tests near Orpington
From Orpington station the clinic is about 14 miles away, usually around 25 minutes via the M25. Petts Wood, St Mary Cray and Green Street Green are on much the same route. Once here, parking is free, there are appointments every day of the week, and no GP referral is needed.
Blood tests for Orpington patients are taken by a trained phlebotomist and analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory, with results reviewed by a clinician and ready in 2–5 working days.
- From £24
- 14 miles · about 25 min by car
- No GP referral
- Open 7 days · free parking
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Getting here
From Orpington to MyScanHub
By car
About 14 miles, usually around 25 minutes: Court Road (A224) to junction 4 of the M25, north to junction 2, 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
The 477 bus runs from Orpington High Street via St Mary Cray, Crockenhill and Swanley to Dartford, where Fastrack and other buses continue to Bluewater. The TfL 51 bus also links Orpington with Sidcup station, where trains run to Dartford and Greenhithe.
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: Orpington FAQs
- How long is the drive from Petts Wood?
- About 14 miles from Petts Wood station, usually around 30 minutes: through St Paul's Cray to the A20, then the M25 to junction 2 and the A2 east to Bluewater.
- Can I get there from Orpington by public transport?
- Yes, with a change. Take the 477 bus from Orpington High Street to Dartford, then Fastrack A or B, or buses 96, 428, 480 or 492, to Bluewater. Or take the 51 to Sidcup station and a Southeastern train towards Dartford and Greenhithe.
- Can I get a blood test near Orpington 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.