Test Results

 

How and when to obtain test results from the surgery

Getting your test results

Important

Due to our strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection, we will only give out results to the person they relate to unless that person has given prior permission for their release, in writing, or if they are not capable of understanding them.

If you have recently had any tests (blood tests, x-rays, etc), it would be helpful if you could ring in the afternoon for test results, as reception is less busy in the afternoon and the GP on duty will have time to look at the results.

Once a doctor has reviewed your test results, you can view them:

Questions about your results

Get in touch with the surgery if you want to talk to someone about your results.

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General timescales for test results

  • X-ray – 2 weeks
  • Blood test – 5 days
  • Urine test – 5 days
  • Biopsy – 1 week
  • Smear test – 2 weeks

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