Getting your test results
If your test results show that you need further tests or treatment, we will contact you.
Patients can conveniently view their test results through the NHS App without needing to call or visit the practice. Once results have been reviewed by a GP, they will be available in the “Test Results” section of the app.
Need help viewing your test results via the NHS App? Watch the ‘How to see your GP health record on the NHS App’ video for step-by-step guidance.
For more information about the NHS App, please visit our Online Services page, or view our NHS App: Frequently Asked Questions.
Other Ways to Request Your Test Results
Once your results have been reviewed by a clinician, you can request them:
- phone or visit us between 10am to 4pm and we will tell you what the results are
- in your Patient Access account
Result call backs
Results calls can be booked in advance and the GP will call you on the day of your choice between 11.30am to 2pm.
Same day results calls are available by calling the surgery at 9am.
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.
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.
Result wait times
| 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.