Thyroid function
TSH, free T4 and free T3. Often checked when you're tired all the time, gaining weight or always cold.
£48
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Private Blood Tests UK with Nationwide Clinics & Fast Results
A trained phlebotomist comes to your home, often the next day, or you visit our clinic on the Billericay border from 6am. No GP referral, no hospital car park, and the home visit is included on private tests.
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We take the blood at home and deliver it to their lab.
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Joanne MacLean
Phlebotomist, Swift Blood Tests
Joanne took the blood tests and delivered them to my local hospital within 35 minutes.Vince Walsh, patient
- CQC registered provider
- UKAS-accredited laboratories
- DBS-checked phlebotomists
- Weekdays from 6am, Saturdays too
- Children from 6 and nervous patients
Can't get a hospital blood test appointment?
If the next Swiftqueue slot at Basildon Hospital, St Andrew's in Billericay or Brentwood Community Hospital is weeks away, you don't have to wait. Bring us the form your GP or consultant gave you and we'll take the blood at home, then drive it to the laboratory on the form.
We're a separate, private service, not part of Swiftqueue or the NHS. Your results still go straight back to the doctor who asked for them, so nothing changes on their side.
Home blood draw for a GP or hospital form
£40
one visit, one price
- Any GP surgery, consultant or hospital form
- Sample delivered to the lab, usually the same day
- Early morning and Saturday appointments
- Happy to take blood from children aged 6+ at home
The price you see includes the person who takes your blood
Plenty of online testing brands sell a cheap-looking test, then add a separate charge for a nurse or clinic to actually take the sample, and you wait for their partner to call you. We don't work that way.
| Swift Blood Tests | Typical online test brand | |
|---|---|---|
| Someone to take your blood at home | Included on private tests | Often £59 extra |
| Clinic blood draw | At our clinic, from 6am | Often £35 extra |
| Choosing your appointment | You pick the time when you book | You wait for a partner to contact you |
| Who you speak to | Our own Essex team, by phone or WhatsApp | A national call centre |
Comparison based on published prices from national online testing providers, September 2026. Prices change, so check before you buy.
The tests people book most
Each test page explains what it measures, how to prepare and how long results take. There are 200+ in total if you don't see yours here.
Vitamin D
Your 25-OH vitamin D level. Most people in the UK run low over winter.
£40
BookTestosterone
Linked to energy, libido and mood. Best taken between 7am and 10am, which is why we open at 6.
£30
BookGenotype (AA, AS, AC, SS)
Often checked before marriage or starting a family, to understand sickle cell trait.
£90
BookCholesterol (lipid profile)
Total, LDL and HDL cholesterol and triglycerides, to understand your heart health.
£43
BookDiabetes (HbA1c)
Your average blood sugar over the last two to three months.
£45
BookIron status
Iron and ferritin, often the first thing to check if you feel drained or look pale.
£42
BookFemale hormones
Key hormones for questions about your cycle, fertility or menopause.
£65
BookAMH (egg reserve)
Gives an idea of ovarian reserve. Useful context, not a fertility verdict on its own.
£75
BookBaby gender blood test
From 6 weeks pregnant, taken at home or in clinic.
£115
BookCRP (inflammation)
A general marker of infection and inflammation in the body.
£40
BookHIV (4th generation)
HIV 1 and 2 antibodies with p24 antigen. Confidential, no referral.
£75
BookNothing in this group here. Browse the full list or call 01277 652067 and we'll find the right test.
Not sure which test you need?
Start with what's bothering you. A blood test measures markers, it doesn't diagnose on its own, so talk your results through with your GP where needed. Or just ring us on 01277 652067 and we'll help you choose.
General healthFull blood count, MOTs
Men's healthTestosterone, male hormones
Women's healthMenopause, PCOS
HormonesCortisol, oestradiol
ThyroidTSH, T4, antibodies
Tiredness and vitaminsVitamin D, B12, folate
FertilityAMH, FSH, LH
Sexual healthConfidential screening
InflammationCRP and ESR
DiabetesHbA1c, glucose
Liver and kidneyLFT, kidney function
Sport and fitnessIron, CK, vitamins
Hate needles? You're in the right place.
A lot of our patients come to us because a hospital blood test went badly before. Children, adults who faint, people with tricky veins. We book longer slots for them and don't rush.
- Tell us when you book, so we plan extra time.
- We can come to your home, where you or your child feel calmer.
- You can lie down, look away, or have someone hold your hand.
Amazing service, had my blood taken by Sarah, so quick and convenient. Very professional, also friendly.Mandy, patientBook a calm appointment
Health MOTs: many checks, one appointment
A single test answers one question. A health MOT looks at lots of markers from the same sample, like cholesterol, blood sugar, liver, kidneys, hormones and vitamins. Good for a yearly check-up.
Men's Health MOT
A broad check of men's general health.
£155
ViewWomen's Health MOT
A broad check of women's general health.
£155
ViewUltimate Men's Health
Our most detailed men's panel, hormones included.
£175
ViewUltimate Women's Health
32 markers including hormones, thyroid, iron and vitamin D.
£175
ViewChildren's Health MOT
A gentle general check for children aged 6 and over.
£160
ViewSports and Performance
Vitamin D, B12, magnesium, ferritin, CK, CRP, glucose and electrolytes.
£230
ViewHow it works
Booking online takes a few minutes. Most visits take 10 to 15 minutes.
Pick a test and a time
Choose clinic or home, pick a slot and pay online. Check the test page in case you need to fast.
We take the sample
A DBS-checked phlebotomist takes blood from your arm with single-use equipment and labels every tube in front of you.
Results sent securely
The sample goes to a UKAS-accredited lab the same day. Many results are back within a few days, and each test page tells you the expected time.
What patients say about us
"Friendly and helpful staff. Arranged an appointment for the next day at home. Joanne took the blood tests and delivered them to my local hospital within 35 minutes. I cannot recommend Swift Blood Tests highly enough."
"Amazing service, had my blood taken by Sarah, so quick and convenient. Sarah was very professional, also friendly. Swift bloods are definitely the way to go."
A local team, not a call centre
We're based at Barleylands, near Billericay. Our phlebotomists, including Joanne MacLean, look after more than 500 patients a month across Essex, Bromley and Surrey.
Your results stay private
Results go only to you, or to the clinician on your request form. We never share your details without consent. See our privacy policy.
Speak to a real person
Call 01277 652067, WhatsApp 07308 136364 or email enquiries@swiftbloodtests.co.uk. More about the team.
Can we come to you?
Type your postcode to check home visits and see the nearest clinics. Our own clinic is at Unit 7 Whites Farm, Barleylands Road, Basildon SS15 4BG, and we work with 20+ partner clinics across the UK.
Not sure? Call 01277 652067 or see all clinic locations.
- Blood tests in BillericayMain clinic, weekdays and Saturdays
- Blood tests in BasildonClinic plus home visits
- Blood tests in BrentwoodHome and workplace visits
- Blood tests in ChelmsfordHome visits across Mid Essex
- Blood tests in ThurrockGrays, Stanford-le-Hope
- Blood tests in MaldonMaldon and nearby villages
- Blood tests in BromleyHome visits
- Blood tests in SurreyHome visits, including Sunbury
Private blood test questions
Can't see yours? Call 01277 652067 or message us on WhatsApp.
Do I need a GP referral for a private blood test?
No. Most private blood tests can be booked directly online or by phone. You choose the test, pay for it and receive the results yourself. If your GP or consultant has already given you a request form, we can take that sample too, and the results go back to them.
How much does a private blood test cost?
It depends on the test. Single tests such as testosterone or vitamin D are listed from around £30 to £40, and health MOTs from £155. Appointments start from £40, the home visit fee is included on private tests, and every price is shown before you pay. A home blood draw for a GP or hospital form costs £40.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Same-day and next-day appointments are often available. Our clinic opens from 6am on weekdays and on Saturday mornings. If it's urgent, call 01277 652067 so we can check today's slots.
Is Swift Blood Tests the same as Swiftqueue?
No. Swiftqueue is the NHS booking system used by many hospitals and GP surgeries. Swift Blood Tests is an independent private service. If you can't get a Swiftqueue appointment, we can take the blood for your GP or hospital form at home for £40, or you can book a private test with us directly.
Can someone come to my home to take blood?
Yes. Our phlebotomists visit homes and workplaces across Essex, Bromley and Surrey, including Billericay, Basildon, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Thurrock and Maldon. They take a venous sample from your arm, which is different from a postal finger-prick kit, and get it to the laboratory the same day.
I bought a finger-prick kit elsewhere. Can you help?
Yes. If you're struggling with a home kit from another provider, we can take the sample properly for you, at home or in clinic. Message us on WhatsApp on 07308 136364 for a price.
How quickly will I receive my results?
It depends on the test. Many results come back within a few days, some specialist tests take longer, and selected tests offer same-day turnaround. The expected time is on each test page. Private results are sent to you securely; results from GP and hospital forms go to your surgery or consultant.
Do I need to fast before a blood test?
Only for some tests, such as fasting glucose. Some hormones, like testosterone, are best measured in the morning. Each test page lists any preparation, and our 6am weekday opening makes fasting easier.
Can you take blood from children or nervous patients?
Yes. We take blood from children aged 6 and over, with a parent or guardian present, and we specialise in needle-phobic patients. Tell us when you book and we'll allow extra time, in clinic or at home.
Are my results confidential?
Yes. Your details and results are stored securely and shared only with you, or with the clinician named on your request form. We don't share your information with third parties without your consent.
Book today, and you could be done by tomorrow morning
Pick a time online, call us, or send your details and we'll ring you back to sort it out.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday
- 6am to 8pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 12pm
- Sunday
- Closed