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Private Blood Tests near Woolwich & Thamesmead
From Woolwich Arsenal the clinic is about 13 miles away, usually around 35 minutes by car through Plumstead and Welling to the A2. Thameslink trains run direct from Woolwich Arsenal and Abbey Wood to Greenhithe for Bluewater, and the 96 bus goes all the way from Woolwich. Free parking, seven-day opening and booking without a GP referral make it a practical option for Plumstead, Abbey Wood and Thamesmead.
Blood tests for Woolwich and Thamesmead patients are processed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory, with clinician-reviewed results in the patient portal in 2–5 working days.
- From £24
- 13 miles · about 35 min by car
- No GP referral
- Open 7 days · free parking
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Getting here
From Woolwich & Thamesmead to MyScanHub
By car
About 13 miles, usually around 35 minutes: Plumstead Common, Wickham Lane (A209) and Welling High Street to the A2, then east to 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
Thameslink trains from Woolwich Arsenal and Abbey Wood run direct to Greenhithe for Bluewater, about 25 minutes from Woolwich Arsenal, and the Elizabeth line connects at Abbey Wood. TfL bus 96 runs from Woolwich via Plumstead, Welling and Bexleyheath to Bluewater.
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: Woolwich & Thamesmead FAQs
- Is there a direct train from Woolwich or Abbey Wood?
- Yes. Thameslink trains towards Rainham call at Woolwich Arsenal and Abbey Wood and stop at Greenhithe for Bluewater, about 25 minutes from Woolwich Arsenal and 20 from Abbey Wood. From Greenhithe station, Fastrack A or the X80 bus runs to Bluewater, or it is a short taxi ride.
- How far is the drive from Thamesmead?
- From Thamesmead town centre it is about 12 miles, usually around 30 minutes, mostly along the A2016 and the A206 beside the river, finishing on St Clements Way (B255) into Bluewater.
- Can I get a blood test near Woolwich & Thamesmead 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.