Test Results

Please call between 11:30 and 17:00 to enquire about your test results as our reception staff will have more time to deal with your request between these times. As a guide to the waiting times for some of the more common tests, blood tests take a minimum of 3 days, X-rays may take 3-4 weeks and cervical smears can take 4-6 weeks.

For patients that have been asked to provide a specimen please hand these in to reception before 2pm.

Note that the practice has a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection and we will only release test results to the person to whom they relate unless that person has given prior permission for the release of this data or 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.

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:

· in your NHS account (through the NHS website or NHS App)

· in your SystemOne online account

· phone or visit us after 11.30am

Queries/Questions about your results

If you want to talk to someone about your results, please use our online consultation form (PATCHS) or make a appointment.