Getting your test results
If your test results show that you need more tests or treatment, we will contact you.
Your test results can only be given to you once they have been reviewed by a doctor.
Please allow up to 1 week for results to come back.
Once a doctor has reviewed your test results, you can view them:
- in your NHS app account
You can also:
- visit us between 10am to 4pm and we will tell you what the results are
- call us after 11am – results will not be given before this time and reception staff will ask you to call back if you call before
Questions about your results
If you want to talk to someone about your results, fill out our test results request form and someone will be in touch.
Test Information
Blood Tests
Please note that you must consult with the doctor before booking an appointment for a blood test.
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 Choices website.
X-Ray
An X-ray is a widely used diagnostic test to examine the inside of the body. X-rays are a very effective way of detecting problems with bones, such as fractures. They can also often identify problems with soft tissue, such as pneumonia or breast cancer.
If you have a X-ray, you will be asked to lie on a table or stand against a surface so that the part of your body being X-rayed is between the X-ray tube and the photographic plate.
An X-ray is usually carried out by a radiographer, a healthcare professional who specialises in using imaging technology, such as X-rays and ultrasound scanners.
You can find out more about x-ray tests, how they are performed, their function and the risks by visiting the NHS Choices website.