How to get your results
Tests normally take at least 3 days to be turned around by the hospital laboratory.
Due to the large number of results received, it is not possible for the practice to contact patients directly to inform them of their test results, and for routine or non-urgent results we do rely on you contacting us to obtain your results.
Once a doctor has reviewed your test results, you can view them online by:
- Using your NHS account either online or via the NHS App.
- Using your SystmOnline account - our online patient services portal.
You can also phone or visit us between 10am and 6.30pm and, where possible, a care navigator will tell you what the results are.
If you have questions about your results
If you want to talk to someone about your results, fill out a triage form using SystmConnect to request an appointment.
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.
If necessary, please contact the surgery to book a telephone appointment to discuss your results with a doctor.
X-rays
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 an 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 on the NHS website.