What did you tell us about blood taking and blood tests (phlebotomy)?

News - 9 September 2025

We asked if you had used the blood test (phlebotomy) service in the last 12 months.
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We were interested in:

  • How you booked the appointment
  • How long you waited
  • Where your appointment was
  • Whether you understood your results

Find out about why blood tests are done, different types of tests and how to get blood test results, on the NHS website, here.

Read the report of our findings on blood taking and testing (phlebotomy) across Warwickshire here

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