Blood tests

Pathology tests are sent to the mainland twice weekly, and we run two regular blood sample collection clinics. No appointment is necessary, but you do need to have a pathology form from a doctor:

  • Tuesday – 07:30 – 08:30
  • Friday – 07:30 – 08:30

Urgent pathology samples, including blood and other tests can be collected at other times, but will not be sent to the lab on the mainland until the next pathology on Tuesday or Friday. Some tests are not suitable to sit and wait for the next collection and you may be asked to return to one of the clinics listed above.

Please note that some pathology tests may incur a fee from the lab, and / or from the clinic. Please confirm with staff during your appointment.

Not sure how to prepare? You can find helpful information and preparation guides here.

Other on-site investigations

We also offer additional on-site investigations including:

  • ECG
  • X-ray
  • Hearing testing
  • Spirometry – coming soon
  • H. pylori breath testing – coming soon
  • Retinal scan for diabetic patients
  • Ankle-brachial pressure index – a screening test for peripheral vascular disease – coming soon

Please note there may be a fee for some of the above testing – discuss with our staff when you book for your test.

In addition, in the emergency setting we have:

  • Bedside ultrasound scan
  • Bedside blood testing

Eye tests – optometry

  • Eye-tests are offered by Max Webb – out visiting ophthalmologist who typically comes to the island twice a year

Other tests

For all other tests, including