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Private Blood Tests near Rochester & Strood
From Rochester it is about 12 miles to the clinic, roughly 25 minutes by car on the A2, and Strood is a few minutes closer. Arriva's 700 bus runs from Rochester and Strood straight to Bluewater, so you do not need a car. We see patients seven days a week, into the evening Monday to Saturday, and no GP referral is needed.
Blood tests for Rochester and Strood patients are taken by a trained phlebotomist and processed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory, with clinician-reviewed results in 2–5 working days.
- From £24
- 12 miles · about 25 min by car
- No GP referral
- Open 7 days · free parking
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Getting here
From Rochester & Strood to MyScanHub
By car
About 12 miles, usually around 25 minutes: the A2 across Rochester Bridge and through Strood, then west 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
Arriva's 700 bus runs from Chatham through Rochester (stopping at the station) and Strood to Bluewater bus station. Thameslink trains from Rochester and Strood call at Greenhithe for Bluewater in about 20 to 25 minutes.
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: Rochester & Strood FAQs
- Can I get from Rochester or Strood to the clinic by bus?
- Yes. Arriva's 700 runs from Chatham Waterfront through Rochester, past Rochester station, then through Strood and the Earl Estate to Bluewater bus station. From there, allow about 15 minutes to walk to the clinic in the Guildhall Outer Car Park.
- How long is the drive from the Hoo Peninsula?
- From Hoo St Werburgh it is about 16 miles, usually around 30 minutes: the A228 and the A289 to the A2, then west to the B255 junction for Bluewater. Parking is free.
- Can I get a blood test near Rochester & Strood 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.