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Blood Collection Services

Blood collection services increased in Clinton

May 3, 2022 | 6:55 AM

CLINTON, B.C. β€” Residents in Clinton and Ashcroft are advised of laboratory service changes in their communities.

In a news release Monday (May 2), Interior Health says the Clinton Health Centre will offer blood collection services on Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with support from a medical lab assistant from Ashcroft. Interior Health states it’s to reduce travel for Clinton residents. Walk-ins are available from between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. and again between noon and 1 p.m. Booked appointments are available between 8 a.m. and noon.

Elsewhere, the Ashcroft Health Centre will continue to provide collection services on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Residents who require bloodwork on Wednesdays may book appointments in Merritt, Clinton, Logan Lake, or Kamloops. Limited walk-in service is available.

Residents can book an appointment online or by calling 1‑877-740-7747. Interior Health says the call centre is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.