Most blood tests do not require an appointment or any special preparations. Patients can attend any of our twelve collection centres across Canterbury. Some specialised tests including glucose tolerance tests, paternity tests and FNA requests do require a booked appointment.
To make an appointment for one of the tests listed above or for general enquiries regarding blood tests – call 03 359 0900.

Note: all of our collection centres are CLOSED on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Canterbury SCL collection centres
Ashburton 120 Burnett Street Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 4.45pm Saturday: closed | Barrington 14-18 Athelstan Street Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 4.15pm Saturday: 8.00am – 11.45am |
Forte Health 132 Peterborough Street Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 4.45pm Saturday: closed | Hornby 7 Witham Street Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 4.15pm Saturday: closed |
Kaiapoi 6B Shopping Centre, 77 Hilton Street Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 4.15pm Saturday: closed | Linwood 1/197 Linwood Avenue Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 4.15pm Saturday: closed |
New Brighton 18 Union Street Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 4.15pm Saturday: closed | Northfield 60 Langdons Road, Papanui Monday to Friday: 7.00am – 4.45pm Saturday: 8.00am – 11.45am |
Rangiora 77 High Street Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 4.45pm Saturday: closed | Riccarton 3B Waimairi Road Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 4.15pm Saturday: 8.00am – 11.45am |
St George’s Hospital Canon Wilford Wing, Heaton Street Monday to Friday: 7.00am – 3.45pm Saturday: closed |