Blood Test Aftercare Advice

Medichecks Testing at Haus of Ästhetik

Thank you for attending your blood test appointment today.

Your blood sample has been collected as part of diagnostic or health screening testing provided in partnership with Medichecks laboratories. Testing may include areas such as hormone health, nutrition, general wellbeing, metabolic health, fertility assessment, or medical monitoring.

Most patients experience no problems following blood collection. The advice below helps reduce bruising and ensures safe recovery.

What You May Experience After Your Blood Test

It is normal to experience:

- Mild tenderness at the sampling site

- A small bruise

- Slight swelling

- Minor spotting of blood after the procedure

These effects usually settle within a few days.

Some patients may feel briefly lightheaded following blood collection. This normally improves quickly with rest and hydration

Immediately After Your Blood Test

A dressing or plaster will usually be applied.

Please:

✓ Keep pressure applied for several minutes if advised

✓ Leave the plaster in place for at least 30 to 60 minutes

✓ Keep the area clean and dry initially

If bleeding occurs after leaving the clinic:

- Apply firm pressure for 5 minutes.

- Raise the arm if possible.

Bleeding should stop quickly.

Activity Advice

For the remainder of the day please avoid:

- Heavy lifting with the affected arm

- Strenuous exercise

- Repeated bending of the elbow immediately after venepuncture

This helps prevent bruising.

Normal daily activities can otherwise continue.

Bruising Prevention

Bruising occasionally occurs following blood tests.

Helpful advice includes:

- Avoid rubbing the area

- Keep pressure applied immediately after sampling

- Avoid heavy exercise shortly afterwards

Bruises normally fade within 5 to 10 days.

Finger-Prick (Capillary) Samples

If a finger sample was taken:

- Keep the finger clean

- Avoid squeezing or picking the site

- A small amount of tenderness may occur temporarily.

Hydration and Wellbeing

Drinking water after your test can help if you feel slightly lightheaded.

If fasting blood tests were performed, you may now return to normal eating unless otherwise advised.

Results and Follow Up

Your blood sample will be securely transferred to Medichecks accredited laboratories for analysis.

Results are typically available within several days depending on the test panel requested.

Results are usually provided:

- Directly through your Medichecks patient portal, and/or

- Reviewed with you by the clinic where appropriate.

If clinical follow up is required, this will be discussed with you.

When to Contact the Clinic

Please contact Haus of Ästhetik if you experience:

- Persistent bleeding

- Increasing swelling

- Severe bruising

- Increasing redness or warmth at the site

- Signs of infection

- Ongoing dizziness after leaving the clinic.

Clinic Contact Details

Haus of Ästhetik

4 Portland Square

Water Street

Bakewell

DE45 1HA

Telephone: 01629 385318

Emergency Advice and Out of Hours Support

If you have concerns following your blood test, please contact us.

Emergency / Clinical Support (Call or WhatsApp):

07514 543015

If you feel faint, collapse, or experience symptoms requiring urgent medical attention, please contact NHS 111, attend your nearest Emergency Department, or call 999.

Final Advice

Blood testing is a routine and safe procedure. Minor bruising or tenderness is the most common after-effect and usually settles quickly.

If you have any concerns once you leave the clinic, please contact us. We are always happy to help.

Haus of Ästhetik