What to do in Barcelona

You came to discover Barcelona. Get checked before you fly home.

Buy your lab test online and walk in, no referral needed.

One day in Barcelona

There’s more to Barcelona than you planned for.

A health check could be part of your stay. This is a day we would happily spend ourselves, with one stop you won’t find in the guidebooks.

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  1. 08:30

    A health checkDiagnostic Station

    Go to our partner lab in Barcelona with the test you bought online. You’re back on the street before the queues at the Sagrada Família get long.

  2. 10:00

    Sagrada Família

    Look for the light coming through the stained glass, it changes colour as the sun moves.

  3. 12:30

    Park Güell

    Gaudí’s mosaic terrace, with the whole city at your feet.

  4. 14:30

    Lunch in El Born

    Tapas in the narrow streets around Santa Maria del Mar.

  5. 16:30

    Gothic Quarter

    Lose yourself on purpose. Every corner hides a square.

  6. 18:00

    Barceloneta beach

    Swim, or just walk the seafront to the W.

  7. 20:00

    Sunset at the Bunkers del Carmel

    The best free view in town, so bring something to drink.

  8. 21:30

    Vermut and dinner in Gràcia

    In Barcelona, dinner at 21:30 counts as early.

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How it works

On holiday from Spanish paperwork, too.

You pay online, and in Barcelona you go to the lab during collection hours, without an appointment.

  1. Choose your test online and pay in a few minutes.
  2. We send you the authorisation and the lab address.
  3. Go to our partner lab in Barcelona during collection hours.
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Need a different panel?

Pick markers from our list, add notes, and get a quote by email. No name required.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I get a blood test without a GP referral?

Yes. Buy your blood or STI test on the website without a GP referral, then come in for your sample. If you get stuck on any step, email us and we will help you through it.

Do I pay online?

Yes. You pay on the website before you go. That way, when you arrive, you only give your sample and you are done.

Is my payment secure?

Yes. You pay on the secure page of our payment provider, MONEI, a Spanish payment platform certified to the same security standard banks use (PCI DSS). Your card number goes to them, never to us. We only receive the confirmation that your payment went through.

Where do I give my sample?

You give your sample in Eixample or Gràcia. The test page and your order email explain how to get there.

How do I know the laboratory is reliable?

Your sample is analysed by an authorised clinical laboratory, licensed by the Generalitat de Catalunya (authorisations E08026400 and E08750211) and certified under ISO 9001 for clinical analysis, with its quality audited by Bureau Veritas. Its results run under permanent internal and external quality controls, and every result comes with the laboratory's reference range.

Do I need an appointment?

Not with us. Once you have bought your test online, come during sample-collection hours. If you are unsure which window works for you, write to us and we will sort it out together.

How long do results take?

Most results arrive within 24–72 hours. The exact timing is on the page for your test. If they are late and you are worried, contact us and we will sort it out.

Do I need to fast?

Only if your test asks for it. Preparation instructions are on the test page. If you are not sure, ask before you go and we will clarify.

Can I request a test that is not in the catalogue?

Yes. If your doctor gave you a list of tests or markers, send it to us through the custom quote page. We send you a quote for that combination.

If you need help, you can always contact us and we will sort it out.Email us at hello@diagnosticstation.com

Barcelona will still be here this afternoon.

Choose your test now, go to the lab in the morning, and keep the rest of the day for the city.

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