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Phlebotomy

Do I need a doctor's referral?

Yes.

How can I book an appointment?
  • No prior appointment is needed.
  • After you obtain a doctor's referral, just:
    • Visit any NHG Diagnostics Centre
    • Go to the counter for registration with:
      • your doctor’s referral form
      • your identity card / work pass / passport
What preparations do I need?

Please check with your doctor as your blood tests may be fasting or non-fasting:

Fasting test
  • Fast for 8 to 12 hours before your test. You can drink plain water to avoid dehydration.
  • If you are on any medication or supplements, inform your doctor in advance.
Non-fasting test
  • No special preparation needed.
What must I bring on that day?
  • Your identity card, work pass or passport
  • Your doctor's referral form that contains:
    • Your personal particulars
    • Name, MCR and signature of referring doctor
    • Clinic name, address, contact number and stamp
    • Test(s) to be performed
What is the procedure like?
  • Our staff will disinfect the selected site on your arm with an alcohol swab.
  • A needle will be inserted into your vein to draw your blood.
  • It might cause some slight discomfort but be assured that our staff are trained to make your experience safe, quick and comfortable.
How do I make payment?

Credit cards (Masters/VISA) and NETS are preferred.

How do I collect my report?

Please see your referral doctor for the report.

Do I need to have a doctor's referral?

Yes.

How can I book an appointment?
  • No prior appointment is needed.
  • After you obtain a doctor's referral, just:
What preparations do I need?

Please check with your doctor as your blood tests may be fasting or non-fasting

Fasting test
  • Fast for 8 to 12 hours before your test. You can drink plain water to avoid dehydration.
  • If you are on any medication or supplements, inform your doctor in advance.
Non-fasting test
  • No special preparation needed
What must I bring on that day?
  • Your identity card, work pass or passport
  • Your doctor's referral form that contains:
    • Your personal particulars
    • Name, MCR and signature of referring doctor
    • Clinic name, address, contact number and stamp
    • Test(s) to be performed
What is the procedure like?
  1. Our staff will disinfect the selected site on your arm with an alcohol swab.
  2. A needle will be inserted into your vein to draw your blood.
  3. It might cause some slight discomfort but be assured that our staff are trained to make your experience safe, quick and comfortable.
How do I make payment?

Credit cards (Masters/VISA) and NETS are preferred.

How do I collect my report?

There is no report for phlebo. For this service, we draw the samples and specimens are couriered to referring hospitals for processing. Patient collects report or sees doctor at referring hospital.

Please see your referral doctor for the report.

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