Private Blood Tests for Children
Kent Family Medical offers private blood tests for children.
We can take and process a full range of blood tests for children. All samples are collected on site and sent directly to our trusted laboratory. Depending on the type of test, results are usually available within 24 to 72 hours.
Blood tests for children may need to be planned in advance. Contact us to discuss your options or make an appointment.
The Private Blood Tests We Offer For Children
At Kent Family Medical, we commonly take:
- Blood tests during or after a consultation with our GP or dietitian
- Blood tests are included within our Health Screening and Well-being packages
- Follow-up blood tests for patients with existing conditions
- Blood tests for patients who have seen another specialist who has recommended particular blood tests
- Blood tests for visas, travel, and other medical assessments and reports
Our Children’s Private Blood Test Costs
Our Laboratory Costs page lists the maximum prices for individual children’s blood tests.
If multiple tests are needed, we often offer combined test groups at a reduced overall price, as agreed with our laboratory.
Once the required tests are confirmed, we’ll provide you with an exact cost before proceeding.
Why Trust Us With Your Children’s Private Blood Tests
We combine clinical expertise with a supportive, child-focused approach to ensure every family feels confident and informed throughout the process.
Rapid Results and Secure Delivery
We aim to deliver results quickly and securely. In many cases, test results are returned within 1–3 days. For urgent tests taken early in the day, same-day results may be possible.
Once reviewed by our doctor, your child’s results will be securely shared with you via our digital system, ensuring you receive them as soon as they are ready.
Our Children’s Phlebotomy Expertise
Our team has specific expertise in performing blood tests for children, with a calm, gentle approach that helps reduce stress and anxiety. We know that a blood test can feel daunting for both children and parents, so we focus on making the experience as smooth as possible.
All blood samples are processed by our professional laboratory, which is CQC registered and adheres to high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
Rapid Turnaround
Results are received rapidly, directly from our laboratory. Urgent tests taken in the morning may receive results the same day.
Results are securely shared to you digitally, as soon as our doctor has reviewed them.
Professional Phlebotomy & Laboratory Service
Our team undertakes professional venous phlebotomy, ensuring accurate sample results.
Blood samples are processed via our CQC registered professional laboratory.
Children’s Phlebotomy
The Kent Family Medical team has special expertise in taking blood tests for children.
Having your blood tests taken at Kent Family Medical also gives you full access to our medical, dietetic and physiotherapy teams.
Booking a Private Blood Test for Your Child
To arrange a blood test or discuss your child’s needs, you can reach us in the way that suits you best:
– 01732 792424 – support@KentFamilyMedical.co.uk – WhatsApp
Register your child as a patient here
If you have a particular request, or have a list of tests and need a price, please Contact Us.
Important Questions
Finger prick test vs in-person venous phlebotomy
Finger prick blood tests can be useful for certain tests and rapid results, for example blood sugar tests. At Kent Family Medical, all of our laboratory tests are proper medical blood tests taken from a vein. This ensures higher quality samples and adequate volumes of blood for the lab to test. In short, venous blood tests are overall better, and that is what we do.
Home Test Kits vs. Medical Practice Tests
Home testing kits can be very convenient. Companies who operate these services often cite empowering people to manage their own health on their websites and promotional material. However, they will be finger-prick (capillary) blood tests and overall venous blood sampling is better.
If you are purchasing a home test kit from an online company, we would encourage you to consider contacting us and making use of our medical team. Overall, we feel that you will gain the most from having tests under the care of our medical team.
Whatever tests you consider or take, it is important that you are provided with medical expertise to guide appropriate choosing of tests for you personally, and to interpret, explain and recommend any subsequent actions necessary when the test results come back.
I’ve completed a Home Test Kit and am worried about my results
This is a reasonably common question that we are called with. It is the main reason why we give the advice that we do on this page and worry about online-only home blood test kits.
If you have results that you are worried about, or you didn’t received the pre-test advice or post-test support and guidance that you need, please Contact Us or Book an Appointment with our GP. You can upload your results to us and we can take over giving the advice or guidance that you need.
If you have abnormal results, our GP can review the results with you and recommend an action plan.
There are some particular blood tests I want, can you do them for me?
Yes, if you have seen a healthcare professional, have an existing condition that needs repeat blood tests, or otherwise clearly need some tests, we can do these for you.
If you have not seen a health professional but feel that you need certain tests, we would want to talk to you to ensure the tests are right for you and that when the results come back, there is a plan for reviewing, understanding and acting on the results, if required. In this circumstance, we might recommend a consultation with our GP, who can guide you around appropriate tests and will then be able to oversee the results and any actions required. You may also want to consider our Health Screening Packages.
