Get test results

Results for tests come back to the Practice electronically every day and some take longer than others. The doctors check all the results and if they are concerned they will ask the reception staff to either phone or write to you usually to either ask you to repeat the test or come in and discuss the results. If the results come back and are acceptable to the doctor they will not ask for you to be contacted. This is because we receive test results on hundreds of patients during the week and are unable to contact everyone.

If you have not heard from the Practice about your test results and would like to check them you can:

• Phone the enquiries desk opens after 10.30am Monday to Friday. We will need to check your identity to make sure we are giving results to the correct person, this may mean we have to ask you several questions.
• Ask at reception desk.

Who we can give results to:

• Only you and we have to check your identity.
• Someone you have given written consent to.
• Parents of teenagers please note that we may not be able to give you their results without consent depending on their age and whether the doctor feels that they are able to make their own decisions about their healthcare.

Please note the reception staff will only be able to tell you that your result is normal or abnormal and are unable to give you the figures of your test results.

How to get test results

You can log into your NHS App to get your test results.

If you haven’t registered yet, you can use the link below to download the NHS App. Please note that we do have a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection. This means that we can only give out results to the person they relate to unless that person has given permission or are not capable of understanding them.

How long does it take to get my test results?

When you attend a test of any kind, you will be told how long you should expect to wait for the results. Blood test results usually take five working days to get back and be checked by your GP. If there is anything that needs discussing further, your GP will call you as soon as they get the results back. If there are no problems with the results, then you will not be contacted.

Book an appointment

If you feel like you need to speak to a GP who referred you for a test, then you can book an appointment by phoning the Surgery on 01793 614840. Alternatively, please speak to a member of the team at our reception desk to book an appointment to discuss your test results.