4.9Blood Testing · Saffron Lane

Blood Testing in Saffron Lane

Same-day private blood panels a mile from Saffron Lane. Thyroid, hormones, cholesterol, diabetes — results in 24-48 hours by email.

UKAS-accredited labsPharmacist-ledSame-day appointmentsResults in 24-48h
Phlebotomy blood sample collection at Clarendon Pharmacy Leicester
Why Saffron Lane residents come to us

Blood tests, on your schedule — not the NHS waiting list.

Saffron Lane residents have a private blood-testing clinic right on their doorstep. Clarendon Pharmacy on Welford Road is just a mile east — about five minutes by car — and runs same-day phlebotomy with UKAS-accredited lab processing. Free patient parking on-site.

Whether you want a routine screen (cholesterol, HbA1c, thyroid, vitamin D), are tracking specific markers (testosterone, hormones, PSA), need a baseline before starting medication, or just want answers without the wait — walk in or book a slot. Samples drawn in five minutes by trained clinical staff. Both venous draw and fingerprick available depending on the test.

Results are typically emailed within 24-48 hours, with a pharmacist-annotated summary explaining any flagged values and whether you should follow up with your GP. If you do, we provide a free GP follow-up letter you can take with you.

NHS blood test pathways are clinically excellent but routinely run on 2-4 week waiting times for non-urgent screening, longer for some hormone and specialist panels. Private bloods are the route most patients now take for routine health monitoring, medication baselines, and quick answers to specific concerns.

What's included

What's included in your blood test appointment.

Phlebotomy, lab processing, pharmacist annotation, free GP follow-up letter if needed.

20+ panel choices

Same-day phlebotomy

UKAS-accredited lab

Results in 24-48h

Pharmacist-reviewed

Free GP letter

How it works

Three steps from sample to results.

Sample, lab, results. 24–48 hours start to finish.

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Step 01

Pick your panel

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Step 02

Same-day sample

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Step 03

Results in 24-48h

Find us

One mile from Saffron Lane. Free patient parking.

Walk-in welcome Monday to Saturday. Same-day bookings available most of the time.

From Saffron Lane
1 miDistance
5 minsDrive time

East across to Welford Road — just up the road. 5 minutes by car.

Address
Clarendon Pharmacy
272 Welford Road, Leicester
LE2 6BD
0116 270 3477Get directions on Google Maps
Opening hours
  • Mon09:00 – 19:00
  • Tue09:00 – 19:00
  • Wed09:00 – 19:00
  • Thu09:00 – 19:00
  • Fri09:00 – 19:00
  • Sat09:00 – 17:00
  • SunClosed
FAQ

Common questions about private blood testing.

If your question isn't here, give us a call and we'll talk it through.

Most commonly: full blood count, cholesterol/lipid panel, HbA1c (diabetes), liver function, kidney function, thyroid (TSH, T3, T4), iron studies, vitamin D, B12, hormone panels (testosterone, oestrogen, FSH/LH), CRP/ESR (inflammation), and PSA. Full panels available — see our pricing page or ask at consultation.
Pricing varies by panel — single tests, organ panels, and comprehensive screens have different rates. We give exact pricing at booking — no surprises.
Standard UKAS-format lab report with your name, sample date, each marker tested, your result, the reference range, and any flag (low / normal / high / critical). Plus Mohammed's annotation on what flags mean and whether to follow up with your GP.
Yes, with a caveat. NHS GPs accept private blood results as supporting information, but may want to repeat tests through their own labs before formal diagnosis. UKAS results are clinically interchangeable but NHS workflow sometimes requires their own audit trail.
We recommend a baseline before starting (HbA1c, kidney function, liver function, thyroid, lipid panel, vitamin D). Then a repeat at 6 months to check trends. This is standard private-prescribing practice for Mounjaro and Wegovy.
Yes — under-16s with parental consent and accompanied. We're skilled at paediatric phlebotomy. Fingerprick is available for some tests where venous draw is difficult.
Some tests require fasting (lipid panel, glucose). We'll tell you when booking whether you need to fast 8–12 hours, plus water-only intake. Many tests don't require fasting.
Clarendon Pharmacy, 272 Welford Road, Leicester LE2 6BD. Free patient parking on-site. From Saffron Lane it's about 5 minutes east across to Welford Road. Book online or call 0116 270 3477.
Written & medically reviewed by Mohammed Kolia, MPharm, IP · GPhC reg. 2073260 · Last reviewed 12 May 2026 · Verify
Sources

References for this page

Every clinical claim above is sourced from an authoritative public reference.

  1. 01
    NHSNHS
    Blood tests — what they are and what they showhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/blood-tests/Accessed 12 May 2026
  2. 02
    UKASREGULATOR
    Accredited medical laboratories — search registerhttps://www.ukas.com/Accessed 12 May 2026
  3. 03
    NICE CKSNICE
    Hypercholesterolaemia, Type 2 Diabetes, Thyroid disease pathwayshttps://cks.nice.org.uk/Accessed 12 May 2026
  4. 04
    Royal College of PathologistsREGULATOR
    National guidance on phlebotomy and sample handlinghttps://www.rcpath.org/Accessed 12 May 2026
  5. 05
    General Pharmaceutical CouncilGPHC
    Register entry — Mohammed Kolia (Reg. 2073260)https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/registers/pharmacist/2073260Accessed 12 May 2026
  6. 06
    MHRAMHRA
    Regulation of laboratory diagnostic deviceshttps://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-…Accessed 12 May 2026

Information on this page is for general guidance. Private blood test results are supplementary to clinical assessment — your GP or specialist remains responsible for diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Written by
Mohammed Kolia · MPharm, IP
GPhC reg. 2073260 · Verify on GPhC register

Lead pharmacist and superintendent at Clarendon Pharmacy. GPhC-registered Independent Prescriber (reg. 2073260).

Need a blood test?

Skip the GP wait. Same-day private bloods just a mile from Saffron Lane.

Walk-in or booked phlebotomy a mile east of Saffron Lane. Sample drawn in five minutes, UKAS-accredited lab, results emailed in 24-48 hours.

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