77 vets across the South West, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex and London publish a price for a pre-anaesthetic blood test. Starting prices range from £35.00 to £189.10, and the typical starting price is £70.00. Prices last checked 2 November 2026.
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Who owns the vet makes a difference
The typical price at each group, where at least 3 of its vets publish one.
| Owner | Vets | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Independent | 51 | £80.00 |
| Linnaeus | 19 | £45.00 |
| Virtue Vets | 3 | £182.00 |
Why prices differ
- Prices below are the vet's own published figures, with their own notes. Ask for a written estimate before you book.
The lowest published prices
| Vet | Price |
|---|---|
| AAS Vets, AbbeydaleLinnaeusA blood test carried out before surgery or anaesthetic. | £35.00 |
| AAS Vets, QuedgeleyLinnaeusA blood test carried out before surgery or anaesthetic. | £35.00 |
| AAS Vets, Stroud (Five Valleys Vets)LinnaeusA blood test done before surgery or anaesthetic. | £35.00 |
| Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic, Walton CardiffLinnaeusA pre-surgical blood test before anaesthesia, with a fuller pre-op screen costing £85. | £45.00 |
| Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic, Bishops CleeveLinnaeusPre-surgical or pre-anaesthetic blood tests, with a fuller pre-op screen costing £85. | £45.00 |
| Forest Vets, Isle of Dogs SurgeryLinnaeusA blood test done before surgery or anaesthesia. | £45.00 |
| Forest Veterinary Centre, Woodford Bridge SurgeryLinnaeusA blood test done before surgery or anaesthetic. | £45.00 |
| Maven Veterinary Care, SuttonLinnaeusA blood test done before surgery or anaesthesia. | £45.00 |
| Oak Barn Vets, GuildfordLinnaeusPre-surgical/pre-anaesthetic blood tests | £45.00 |
| Cinque Ports Vets, RyeLinnaeusPre-surgical/pre-anaesthetic blood tests | £45.00 |
The highest published prices
The dearest prices, with what each vet says about them.
| Vet | Price |
|---|---|
| Banstead Village VetsIndependentBasic blood test (pre-operative bloods): sampling, basic chemistry and haematology | £189.10 |
| Wolfe Vets, FulhamIndependentPre-anaesthetic blood testing covering haematology, clotting times and biochemistry; cheaper at £168.30 for Wolfe Pack members. | £187.00 |
| Virtue Vets Notting HillVirtue VetsAn annual pre-anaesthetic screening blood test to check health before surgery. | £182.00 |
| Virtue Vets South KensingtonVirtue VetsAn annual pre-anaesthetic screening blood test to check health before surgery. | £182.00 |
| Virtue Vets Chelsea The BoltonsVirtue VetsAn annual screening blood test to assess your pet's health before surgery. | £182.00 |
What's involved
A blood test before an anaesthetic checks how well organs like the liver and kidneys are working, as they clear the anaesthetic from the body.
Vets often recommend it for older pets, and some offer it as an option for young, healthy ones. Ask whether it is already in the price of the operation.
Each price is taken from the practice's own website or price list. Prices change, so the practice's own quote is the one that counts.