Results can take from 1 day to 2 weeks to come through to the surgery, please see below a list of expected waiting times for results.
| Routine haematology and chemical pathology tests, e.g. blood count, kidney, liver function, thyroid, blood sugar and cholesterol tests |
1 week |
| Routine virology and immunology blood tests, e.g. tests for viral infections |
2 weeks |
| Routine microbiology, e.g. swab and urine tests |
3 to 5 working days |
| Routine parasitology tests |
2 weeks |
| X-Rays and Ultrasound scans |
7 to 14 working days |
| Cervical smears* |
2 weeks |
*Please do not ring for smear results these will be posted to you
Tests that are organised by hospital wards and clinics are not normally available through our results service. You must contact the hospital ward or clinic secretary to find out the results of hospital tests
Getting Results Via Phone
If you have registered your current mobile phone number with us you will receive a text asking you to book a results call with the GP if we need to discuss a result with you. Results calls can be booked in advance and the GP will call you on the day of your choice between 11.30am to 2.00pm. Same day results calls are available by calling the surgery at 9.00am. Appointments cannot be booked for same day calls before 9.00am. Same day calls are very limited and are booked on a first come first serve basis.
Please understand that our receptionists are not medically qualified and so cannot answer any questions about your results.
Getting Results Online
Test results can also be viewed using your online services such as the NHS App or Patient Access. Only normal test results will appear on your online services account to start with. Once you have discussed any abnormal results with a clinician, these will then be able to be viewed online.