Blood test Balk
Blood test in Balk
without a referral
Arranging a blood test in Balk requires no Dutch GP referral, which keeps things simple if you are new to the country. Pick a ready-made panel online or put together your own, and a doctor reviews your results and explains what they mean in clear terms.
Without a referral
No referral from your GP required.
Personal doctor explanation
A doctor interprets your values in your own context.
Fast results
Your report is usually ready within 2 working days.
English-speaking service
Your results and the doctor's explanation are available in English. Our support team is also happy to help you in English. This makes Bloodworks a practical choice for expats and internationals in Balk.
How Bloodworks works
Order online
Choose your package and preferred location
Receive your lab form
Within 24 hours by email, with appointment planner
Schedule your blood draw
Or choose a walk-in location
Blood draw
Takes just a few minutes
Receive your report
Securely, typically within 2 working days from our physicians
Collection points in Balk
Surrounded by the woods of Gaasterland and close to lake Slotermeer, Balk is the natural meeting point for this corner of southwest Friesland. The local blood draw station works on a walk-in basis several days a week, and there are also stations in the nearby villages of Bakhuizen and Oudemirdum. For addresses and current opening hours, use the finder on this page.
Where would you like your blood drawn?
We work with 1000+ collection points across the Netherlands. Enter your postcode and you will see the nearest ones right away.
Choose your filters
You can also get your blood drawn in Bakhuizen and Oudemirdum through the network around Balk; search the finder for your own town to find the nearest address.
Opening hours and availability may change. See also the national collection point map.
Frequently asked questions, blood test Balk
Can I get a blood test in Balk without a referral?
Yes. At Bloodworks you do not need a referral from your GP. You choose a package or build your own test online, then get your blood drawn in Balk at one of the affiliated locations.
Where can I get my blood drawn in Balk?
Use the finder on this page: it shows the affiliated collection points in Balk and the surrounding area, with the address and opening hours per location. Bring your lab form.
What does a blood test in Balk cost?
You choose a package or build your test per marker; the price is shown clearly in advance. Browse the packages and individual markers to make your choice.
How quickly will I get my results?
Your results are usually available within 2 working days, including a personal explanation from a doctor. You receive a clear PDF report that you can also share with your GP.
Want to know more? Read our explainer on blood tests without a referral or see how walk-in blood draws work across the Netherlands.
Often chosen tests: test your vitamin B12 and test your thyroid (TSH).
Ready for insight into your blood values?
Choose a package or build your own test. You get your blood drawn in Balk and receive your results with a personal explanation from a doctor.
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