Tuesday 04 August 2026
The Pathology Department provides a full diagnostic testing service and a phlebotomy service for patients to get blood taken for testing.
By car: Enter the Hospital site at Entrance A. Park in car park 3 or 8.
By bus: Alight at Main Entrance (third stop).
From the Main Entrance, follow the signs for blood tests. From car park 8, follow the signs to the Sarum Entrance, the department is located immediately on the right.
The Pathology Department includes:
To improve patient experience and reduce waiting times, Salisbury Hospital is changing the way it provides GP-requested blood tests through our Pathology Department.
From Monday 10th August 2026, patients must book an appointment online, using the online booking system.
There will no longer be a walk-in service for GP requested blood tests.
Alternatively, you can arrange to have your blood test at your GP Surgery or at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Salisbury City Centre – Book here.
By using the online booking system, we will reduce waiting times, offer more flexibility in appointments and provide a better patient experience.
Unless pre-arranged with Pathology Reception, all patients attending for a blood test, or dropping off a sample, MUST have an appropriate request form.
Patients with a Blood Passport
Patients with a Blood Passport or attending to have their International Normalized Ratio (INR) checked can use a walk-in service which is available Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00.
Glucose tolerance tests (GTT)
Glucose tolerance tests (GTT) must be pre-booked by phoning 01722 429017.
Anticoagulation clinics
Anticoagulation clinics are held in the Pathology Department on weekdays from 9.30am until 12 noon. Attendance must be booked in advance by calling 01722 429006. These clinics are for patients new to anti-coagulation or for patients who need to see the anticoagulant nurse.
International Normalised Ratio (INR) patients
Patients attending to have their International Normalised Ratio (INR) checked can use the walk-in service which is available Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00.
Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
