Private Blood Tests in Overton: Why Some Blood Samples Need to Be Centrifuged

Not all blood tests are as simple as taking a sample and sending the tube straight to the laboratory.

Some tests require specific preparation after the blood has been taken, including centrifugation – where the sample is spun at high speed to separate its different components before it is sent for analysis.

At Tempera Health & Skin Clinic in Overton, I can provide private blood draws for tests that require this additional sample preparation.

What does centrifuging a blood sample actually do?

Blood contains several different components. When a sample is placed into a centrifuge, it is spun at high speed so these components separate according to their density.

Depending on the test requested, the laboratory may need a particular part of the blood sample for analysis. Correct preparation and handling before the sample reaches the laboratory is therefore an important part of the process.

Finding somewhere that can centrifuge private blood samples

This week, a client travelled from Guildford to my clinic in Overton because she had struggled to find somewhere locally that could carry out the blood draw and centrifuge the sample as required.

It highlighted something I hadn’t really considered before: while private blood testing is widely available, finding a convenient phlebotomy service that can also accommodate tests requiring specific sample preparation isn’t always quite so straightforward.

My clinic has an on-site centrifuge, which means I can accommodate a wider range of private blood test requirements where centrifugation is specified.

Private blood draws in Overton, near Basingstoke

Tempera Health & Skin Clinic is based within No.1 George Street in Overton, Hampshire, providing a convenient option for clients from Basingstoke, Overton and surrounding areas who need private phlebotomy.

Private blood testing is provided in partnership with Bloods & Beyond. If you have been given a blood test that requires centrifugation or you’re unsure whether your particular test needs specialist sample handling, get in touch before booking and I can check what is required.