Test Results
Results of Tests & Investigations
Please allow at least 1 working week, from the date you had your tests carried out, before contacting the practice for results of the following:-
- Blood Tests
- Urine Tests
- Swabs
Please allow at least 2 working weeks, from the date you had your tests carried out, before contacting the practice for results of the following:-
- ECG (including 24 and 48 hour monitors)
- Stool Samples
- Imaging (X-Rays; Ultrasound; MRI; Bone Density Scans)
- Other
You will be contacted directly if your results require follow-up.
Your clinician’s comments regarding your results will be available for Patient Services team to read out to you and/or available for you to view online, if you are registered for online services. Please keep in mind the above timescales.
You can register for online services via the NHS app and Patient Access:
NHS App and your NHS account - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Patient Access - GP appointments & prescriptions online
This link has information to help you understand what your test results mean:
https://labtestsonline.org.uk/
Blood Tests
A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:
- assess your general state of health
- confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
- see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning
A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The child's hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.
You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS website
Please click this box for further information about how and where to book a blood tests.