Commuter-friendly private blood testing.
Milnrow is a commuter town on the Rochdale side, close to junction 21 of the M62 and a short hop from Newhey. That handy road access makes a private blood test at Oldham Clinic an easy detour rather than a special trip. Self-refer for the tests you want, from a single thyroid or cholesterol check to a full health screen, and have your sample taken the same day at Westwood Pharmacy on Featherstall Road North. It goes to a UKAS-accredited lab that evening, and pharmacist Nazma Bibi reviews and annotates every result before it reaches you within 24 to 48 hours. Free patient parking makes it simple to call in on your way to or from work.
Private blood tests a short drive from Milnrow
Milnrow sits just off the M62 on the Rochdale side, and Oldham Clinic is a short run south-west along the A640 or A663. You can self-refer for the bloods you want, from a single thyroid or vitamin D test to a full general-health screen, without waiting for a GP appointment to request them. Samples are drawn the same day on Featherstall Road North, sent to a UKAS-accredited laboratory that evening, and your annotated results arrive within 24 to 48 hours.
Testing that suits a commuter town
With its easy motorway links and its close ties to Newhey, Milnrow is home to plenty of people who commute out for work and value healthcare that fits around a busy schedule. We see cholesterol and HbA1c checks squeezed around the working day, hormone panels, thyroid investigations, and baseline bloods before a clinician-led weight loss programme. Being a quick drive down towards Oldham means you can get your bloods sorted without losing half a day.
Accurate results, reviewed by a pharmacist
Choose a single marker, an organ panel or a comprehensive screen, with a free ten-minute consultation on hand if you want help choosing. Every sample follows the same UKAS chain of custody the NHS relies on, and Nazma Bibi reviews each report, flagging anything outside the reference range and explaining in plain English whether it warrants a GP conversation. If it does, we provide a summary letter you can take with you.
Getting here from Milnrow
We are at 69-71 Featherstall Road North, Oldham OL9 6QB, around four miles from Milnrow via the A640 and A663. Free patient parking is on-site, and with the M62 at junction 21 close by it is an easy hop for anyone travelling from further afield. The sample itself takes only a few minutes.
What's included in your blood test appointment.
Phlebotomy, lab processing, pharmacist annotation, and a free GP follow-up letter if needed.
Nazma Bibi is the superintendent pharmacist at Westwood Pharmacy in Oldham (Oldham Clinic), registered with the GPhC (2059095).
Verify on the GPhC register (2059095) →Three steps from sample to results.
Sample, lab, results. 24 to 48 hours start to finish.
Rated Excellent by our Oldham patients.
Nazma is a brilliant pharmacist and is very empathetic and understanding.
Managed to fit us in last minute for travel vaccines. Brilliant service, very professional and knowledgeable.
The consultant we saw at Westwood pharmacy to discuss vaccinations for our trip to SE Asia was absolutely amazing. She was very knowledgeable, friendly & efficient.
Amazing customer service! Everyone here is so welcoming and humble. Special thanks to sister Nazma Bibi. I highly recommend every pilgrimage travellers (umrah/hajj) to get vaccinated in Westwood Pharmacy. 10/10
Very knowledgeable practitioner who administered our vaccines gave us some really good tips for our forthcoming travels.
I received my meningitis vaccine here, and the customer service was excellent. The process was hassle-free. I highly recommend them.
Common questions from Milnrow patients.
Milnrow, private bloods just off the M62.
Self-refer for private bloods a short drive from Milnrow. Same-day sampling on Featherstall Road North, UKAS labs, results in 24 to 48 hours, and free parking on-site.