Phlebotomy Update – 22nd November 2024
We’re pleased to inform patients that Bromley GPs will be able to request routine blood tests again from Monday 25 November. Patients who already have a blood test form can go online to our booking page, or call our Phlebotomy booking line on 0203 930 0245 to book an appointment.
Following the cyber-attack incident on SEL pathology services, a reduced phlebotomy service has been in place. An urgent pathway was maintained through mutual aid from our neighbours at NHS South West London (SWL). The SWL pathology service processed over 61 thousand Bromley samples and returned over 184 thousand test results to Bromley GPs. Throughout the incident, routine blood tests were requested by GPs and recorded as a delayed blood test and patients were advised to wait for contact from Bromley GP Alliance (BGPA).
BGPA has now contacted every patient on the delayed blood test waiting list, at least once, either by text, or by landline phone call to those without a mobile, to alert them to availability of appointments. Thousands of people from the waiting list have now been seen or are booked in to be seen for a blood test. However, there remain many patients on the waiting list that have not booked an appointment. If you already have a blood test form, please contact us as soon as possible on: 0203 930 0245.
Although our Phlebotomy service is open to new routine appointments, the plan is to continue to contact patients from the waiting list to ensure everyone with a delayed blood test has the opportunity to access an appointment in the coming weeks.
We thank all our patients for their continued cooperation. Please do get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries.