Phlebotomy (Blood Test)
Community Phlebotomy Clinics
University Hospitals Plymouth currently provides two community phlebotomy (blood test) clinics for patients over the age of 16. Routine, non-urgent patients may attend either location.
From Monday, October 6, 2025, Windsor House will move to an appointment-only booking system. The Main Outpatient Department will follow the same system at a later date. For more information
>> Main Outpatient Department, Level 6, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
>> Community Hub at Windsor House, Tavistock Road
Urgent or Specialist Blood Tests
Patients with urgent same-day requests or specialist tests (samples that must be kept on ice, protected from light, or processed within 15 minutes) must attend the main Outpatient Department at Derriford Hospital.
Before 9am bloods (requested)
For those needing specialist blood tests before 9 AM as instructed by the hospital or your GP, call 433040 if you are unable to see an appointment available before 9 AM in the bookable clinic.
Booking an Appointment
From Monday 6 October 2025, Windsor House will move to an appointment-only booking system. Patients will be required to book their blood tests via the quick and easy online booking service, Swiftqueue. Swiftqueue allows you to see live appointment availability and make a booking at a convenient time and location. This will improve patient flow, minimise wait times and reduce overcrowding. You will also be able to cancel and reschedule appointments online.
Click the button below to book an appointment

New Blood Test Online Booking System – powered by Swiftqueue
This user video shows a step-by-step guide to making a booking. If a family member is unable to book online you can do this on their behalf by adding them to your own account. You can also add children under the age of 16 to your Swiftqueue account and make appointments on their behalf.
Opening times:
From Monday 6 October 2025, Windsor House will move to an appointment-only booking system
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
- Closed on Bank Holidays
Getting here:
Windsor House, Tavistock Road, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5UF
- There is allocated parking for visitors at the front of the building.
- Parking for patients is free for the first two hours. Please give your car registration number at reception on arrival.
- Parking is free for disabled badge holders.
How to get your blood test:
- Enter through the main door of Windsor House and report to reception.
- The receptionist will check your request is on the system before you enter the waiting room. You will be given a ticket by the receptionist.
- If your bloods are not booked into the system, you can call your clinician and chase these, but you will need to leave the queue and rejoin once your request is confirmed.