St. Margaret's Square - NSHA Blood Collection Site

Oct 2022

I've had hundreds of blood tests done throughout my life and I have an intense phobia of needles along with PTSD that stems from medical related places.I try to avoid blood tests at all costs and when I have no choice, my fear is usually treated with disdain or I'm treated like a child. I usually leave bruised and with more trauma.My appointment yesterday was the most pleasant medical related appointment I've ever had. The nurse who drew my blood was compassionate and kind. She talked me through things, was so gentle that I have zero bruising today, took less than half the samples I would normally have taken and was quicker than any other experience I've had.The staff deserves much appreciation and I will no longer go anywhere else for blood samples.One thing I will point out, the room is small so you may have to stand in the hallway if you go. Also, regardless of having an appointment you do have to take a number so also plan for a bit of extra time.

Nov 2019

I’ve only had one annoying experience with this blood collection clinic. I got my bloodwork done for pregnancy where you have to drink the glucose drink. The blood was sent to the wrong place and I had to re-do it. When I went back to the clinic I let the front desk know as well as the lady who would be re doing my bloodwork. No one apologized for the mix up... and the drink isn’t very good tasting so it sucked having to redo it. When I let them know about the mix up I literally got no response from the lady at the front desk. And a “interesting” from the lady drawing my blood that day...i didn’t think I got professional responses.

Nov 2017

I have been here multiple times and I am always treated with dignity and respect. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Blood draws are quick and painless and staff are able to provide detailed instructions for various other testing. This clinic is very organized and first rate in my books!! Well done.