Coming soon
Our blood test service is not available at Pulse Pharmacy yet
We are planning to offer it. Call us to register your interest and we will let you know as soon as it starts. Until then, our pharmacist is happy to give advice or tell you where to go.
Finger-prick tests at the pharmacy
We plan to offer blood tests from a small finger-prick sample, taken by our team in our private consultation room. We will confirm prices and how long results take when the service starts.
Tests we plan to offer
- Vitamin D test
- HbA1c diabetes test
- Cholesterol test
- Iron (ferritin) test
- CRP inflammation test
- Heart health (hs-CRP) test
- Kidney (cystatin C) test
- AMH fertility test
- Folate test
- Cortisol test
Tests from a blood sample taken from your arm, such as thyroid, vitamin B12 and testosterone, may follow later.
Results and your GP
A pharmacy test is a check, not a diagnosis. If a result is outside the normal range, we will explain what it means and whether you should see your GP practice.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a blood test from my GP instead?
If you have symptoms or your doctor has asked for a test, your GP practice is the right place and NHS tests are free. Pharmacy tests are private checks for people who want to know their numbers.
Will a finger-prick test hurt?
You will feel a quick sharp prick on your fingertip. Most people find it much easier than a blood test from the arm.