General Information about Test Results
When you attend a test of any kind, you will be told how long you should expect to wait for the results. On average please allow 5 working days for your test results to come back from the hospital unless your doctor has advised otherwise. Please note that X-ray results take a little longer, usually 14 days.
Please note that we have a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection. We will only give test results to the person they relate to unless that person has given prior permission for their release or if they’re not capable of understanding them.
Sometimes, we cannot always give full results over the phone.
If the result is complicated, or if the doctor wants to see you about the result, we will offer you an appointment.
There are different ways you can access the results of tests that have been done at our GP surgery.
- You can telephone the practice on 01902 454242 after 2.00pm.
- Visit the practice and ask at reception.
Please note that the results of tests carried out during hospital visits are not normally sent to the practice.
Why have I been asked to have a repeat test?
If a doctor asks you to have a repeat test, it is usually because:
- The result was borderline or unclear, and the doctor wants another sample to monitor the situation or to re-check the results.
- The result is abnormal, and the doctor cannot interpret the result without further tests and has asked you to come in for more tests.
Please do not worry if the doctor has asked you for a repeat test. The doctor will speak to you or request to see you directly if they need to discuss the results.
Access your results
You can use your Patient Access account (or the NHS app) and access the results from there. Please note that results are only available once the doctor has reviewed them. If you don’t have access to your record online, please request this in your online account or ask our reception team for help, ideally after 2 pm.