Blood Tests: General Practitioners
Commons · Question 9893 · Tabled 15 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Joshua Reynolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of enabling patients to attend any NHS phlebotomy services for blood tests requested by their GP irrespective of the pathology
Answer
Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 22 Jun 2026
Decisions on the organisation of phlebotomy and pathology services are made locally by integrated care boards and National Health Service providers, reflecting local clinical pathways, safety requirements, and operational arrangements. This includes ensur...