Routine Paediatric Blood Tests
đź“‹ Overview
Guidelines for requesting and scheduling routine and urgent blood tests for children up to age 12 via the Children’s Community Nursing Team.
👶 Routine Bloods (Up to Age 12)
👩‍⚕️ Children's Community Nursing Team
The Children’s Community Nursing Team provide nurse-led clinics across the borough to facilitate blood test requests.
Appointment Schedule:
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00am - 11:30am | Leigh Health Centre |
| Tuesday | 1:00pm - 4:30pm | Leigh Health Centre |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 11:15am | Platt Bridge Health Centre |
| Friday | 1:00pm - 4:30pm | Claire House, Lower Ince Health Centre |
đźš« Appointment Only
We are unable to accommodate a drop-in service. This is by appointment only.
To arrange an appointment:
- Contact the team on 01942 481345 or 01942 481230
- Voicemail facility available if unable to answer
- Ensure parents have the blood form
- Provide instructions (fasting, EMLA cream if needed)
⚠️ Results Access
We are unable to access results. Advise parents/carers to contact their GP or Consultant to discuss results.
ℹ️ Age Policy
We will only accept requests for children under 12 years. Young people over 12 will be signposted to Thomas Linacre Centre.
⚠️ Urgent Paediatric Blood Tests
⏰ Current Waiting Times
With the rise in blood test requests, current waiting time is around 2-3 weeks, unless a family cancels last minute.
Priority Request Criteria:
| Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| Clinician request required | Mandatory |
| Full patient details required | Mandatory |
| Clinical reasoning required | Mandatory |
| Child unable to attend school/nursery | Must meet |
| Treatment depends on results | Must meet |
To request a priority blood test:
- Email: wwl-tr.acutechildrenscommunitynursingteam@nhs.net
- Include: Full name, address, date of birth, NHS number
- Include: Parent/carer contact details
- Include: Clinical reasoning for the blood test
đźš« Strict Criteria
Requests must meet the priority criteria. All other requests will be given the next available appointment (approximately 4 weeks).
đź’ˇ Duty Phone
Duty phone: 07901 110 910 (8am-8pm Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm Sat/Sun/Bank Holidays)
Team Number Acute Team 0300 707 1284/1285/1286/1287 Complex Team 0300 707 1292 Epilepsy Lead Nurses 0300 707 1291