Phlebotomy Service (Blood Tests)

Anticoagulant Monitoring Service

Please note that we must receive a completed Anticoagulant Monitoring Service Referral Form from a GP before accepting patients to the service.

• How do I book?
  Details of your blood test appointment will be given to you at your clinic appointment
• When are appointment slots available?
  Mon – Fri: 08.00 – 11.00
• Where do I go?  Anticoagulant Monitoring Service Clinic in the Herbert Wing

What does the service provide?

The service monitors patients’ INR blood tests, advises on the dose of Warfarin to take and when to return for the next blood test. A doctor does not see patients at any stage. The patient remains the responsibility of their referring consultant or GP whom the patient is advised to contact if they have any problems.

What should I expect at my appointment?

• Patients attend the service on their appointed day and have their blood taken. The patients can then go home.
• The blood is tested and the results printed on a yellow form along with the dose of tablets to take (in mgs) and the date of the next blood test.
• This form is sent out in the post the same afternoon that the blood is taken. Patients are advised – if they have not received their blood result within two working days – to contact the service.
• Patients with significantly abnormal results are contacted by phone.
• All patients are advised that if they have any bleeding, excessive bruising or are unwell they should see their doctor or attend their local Emergency Department immediately.