Getting your test results
The practice will contact you via SMS should you need to make a further appointment, however, if you haven’t heard anything within 2 weeks please check the NHS APP or contact the surgery.
Once a doctor has reviewed your test results, you can view them:
You can also telephone the practice on 01204 848411 after 14:00 in the afternoon when the receptionist will have more time to help.
Please note that we do have a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection. Results will only be given to the person they relate to unless that person is a child or has given recorded prior permission for their release or if they are not capable of understanding them.
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.
Blood Tests
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.