Getting your test results
If your test results show that you need more tests or treatment, we will contact you.
Once a doctor has reviewed your test results, you can view them:
- using your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App)
- using Patient Access
- using our online contact form
- phone us between 2:30pm and 6:30pm and we will tell you what the results are
Please note that the practice has a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection. We will only release test results to the person to whom they relate, unless that person has given us prior written permission for the release of this data or that they are not capable of understanding the results.
When you take your test you will be told how long it will be before the results are returned to the practice.
It is your responsibility to check your results and to make an appointment to discuss them with your doctor, if your are advised to do so.
Availability of results
As a guide please allow the appropriate time listed below before you call the practice for your results. In some cases the results may take longer than suggested.
Blood Results: Please allow 7 days from the test date
Urine Results: Please allow 7 days from the test date
X-Ray Results: Please allow 14 days from the test date
Swab Results: Please allow 7 days for results
Cervical Smear Results: Please allow 42 days for results