No. With Private Blood Tests via Spire Pathology, you do not need to visit your own GP or arrange a referral. We provide an instant referral letter from one of our partner doctors as soon as you place your order. This means you can skip delays and book your test immediately at your chosen Spire hospital.

This service is ideal if you:

• Need fast results without waiting for an NHS appointment
  
• Prefer privacy and convenience
  

Want direct access to a wide range of over 450 private blood tests

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Absolutely! Our service is designed for anyone who wants to monitor their health proactively. You don’t need to have symptoms or a doctor’s referral to book most blood tests. Many customers use our tests for routine health screening, wellness checks, or to track specific conditions.

Yes! Our private blood testing service is availablenationwidethrough a network ofpartner clinicsacross England, Scotland, & Wales. This ensures you can conveniently book and attend a blood test close to your home or workplace.

Reported Results: Includes our GP’s commentary - adds up to 2/3 working days.

Unreported Results: Delivered directly to you without interpretation. Ideal if you have your own specialist or can interpret results yourself.

Important: Critical or abnormal results will always trigger us to contact you.

If you select the GP Comments option, one of our registered GPs will provide written commentary on your blood test results - helping you better understand any abnormal findings. This optional service may add 2–3 working days to your result turnaround time.

Please note:

We do not have access to your full medical history or NHS records, so the GP’s comments are based solely on the test results provided.

While this can offer helpful insights, we strongly recommend discussing your results with your own GP or healthcare provider for a complete clinical picture.

1. Pick a Test - Choose from 450+ blood tests - thyroid, hormone, diabetes, full health-screen, COVID, fertility, etc.

2. Pay Online - Secure payments via Card, PayPal & Klarna.

3. Order Referral - Referral paperwork emailed to you fast after patient form completed via email - complete with no extra fee.

4. Book Appointment - Phlebotomy clinics available nationwide; booking details provided post-purchase. (Please let our team know of your appointment date/time using the link we send via email, if you do not complete this step it will cause delays with your results).

5. Visit Clinic - No hidden charges - phlebotomy included in price.

6. Get Lab Analysis - Samples tested at Spire Pathology (UKAS accredited).

7. Receive Results - PDF certificate via email.

8. GP Review (if chosen) - Our GP adds commentary (adds +2/3 days). (However, we always recommend that you discuss your results with your own healthcare professional, especially if you have symptoms or ongoing medical concerns).

Your blood test results are sent to you confidentially by secure email as soon as they are available. Each test has a different turnaround time (measured in working days), which is clearly listed before you order.

• Fast results: many routine tests are available within 1-3 working days
  
• Confidential delivery: results sent directly to your email, not shared with your GP
  
• Expert guidance: optional follow-up with your own doctor for medical advice
  

This process allows you to get the answers you need quickly, without delays or unnecessary appointments.

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All samples are processed in UKAS-accredited Spire Pathology laboratories (ISO 15189 standard), the same level of accreditation trusted by the NHS and private hospitals across the UK. This ensures your results are both reliable and clinically accurate.

• Accredited standards: laboratories meet strict national quality controls
  
• Trusted by healthcare providers: Spire Pathology supports both NHS and private referrals
  
• Wide test range: from routine health checks to advanced hormone, fertility, cancer marker, and sports testing
  

Choosing a private blood test through Spire means you receive the same level of accuracy and quality as patients within the hospital system.

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