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There are four main ways your child may access the blood service within Outpatients, these are
Please note that the Outpatients Department does not operate a drop-in service – you will need an appointment for your blood test.
During your child’s outpatient appointment the doctor may request some blood tests to be performed. These can normally be completed on the same day as their appointment. This service is also performed at our peripheral sites including Northern General Hospital Outpatients 2 and Ryegate Assessment Unit, however occasionally it may be appropriate for these to be performed at the Acute site (Sheffield Children’s Hospital),and if so an appointment will be arranged if this is required.
As part of your child ongoing treatment they may be required to have regular bloods to monitor their condition these are normally requested by their consultant and other members of the team such as specialist nurses. Please be aware this is not a walk in service and an appointment will need to be booked via the appointments line on 0114 305 3691. Appointments are available Monday – Friday between 09:00 – 16:30.
Please ensure you bring any blood forms you may have been given with you, we will be unable to perform blood tests without the appropriate blood forms.
Following a consultation with your GP they may request your child to have some blood tests performed. These will be performed in the blood rooms within outpatients, an appointment will need to be arranged by phoning the appointment line on 0114 305 3691. Appointments are available Monday – Friday between 09:00 – 16:30. Please ensure you bring your childs blood forms with you to the appointment, we are unable to perform blood tests without the appropriate blood forms. Late arrivals may not be able to be seen on the day and will need to rebook for a later date
Following a consultation / treatment at the dental hospital they may request your child to have some blood tests performed. These will be performed in the blood rooms within outpatients, an appointment will need to be arranged by phoning the appointment line on 0114 305 3691. Appointments are available Monday – Friday between 09:00 – 16:30. Please ensure you bring your child’s blood forms with you to the appointment, we are unable to perform blood tests without the appropriate blood forms.
In Outpatients we offer two ways in which your child’s blood test can be taken. The method in which your child’s blood can be taken is dictated by the amount of blood needed for the sample to be analysed and tests required. The blood staff will discuss with you which method they need to use to obtain the sample.
Within outpatients we have a small number of play specialists who are available on request to assist and provide distraction during procedures. The Blood staff can call on the play specialists if they feel children will benefit from having play input whilst undergoing a blood test. Please notify staff prior to coming in for your blood test if your child is anxious, had a previous bad experience or if you feel additional play support is needed.
All results from blood tests will be forwarded to your child’s consultant or requesting Doctor. No blood results will be given from the Outpatients blood room, if you have any questions or are concerned please contact the secretary of the consultant who is providing your child’s care via the hospital switchboard on 0114 2717000 or your GP Practice.
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