Tests and Results
How to Get Your Test Results
If you have had recent blood tests or other investigations you may want to view the results. This page will take you through what you can expect, timelines and the best way to access this information.
The very best way for you to review test results is through the NHS App. By signing up for online sevices and creating an NHS login, you will be able to routinely access your record and perform the following actions, giving you control over your medical record.
- Review test results and monitor trends
- Read letters from your healthcare providers and track referrals
- Book appointments
- Request prescriptions
We highly recommend signing up for online access - it's secure, continuously updated and puts patients at the centre of their own care.
Click here to read more about online access and for full guidance on how to set yourself up with online access. If you are worried about it being complicated, please call the health centre and we will be happy to support you with this.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will my results be back?
Blood tests and other samples are sent to the lab with the courier daily at 1pm.
Mosts test results will be returned to the practice within a couple of days. Results are returned to the GP who requested them for review and they will not be visible in your online record, or availble to be shared by the Admin team until they have been reviewed.
If you call us to find out, the Admin team will only be able to share results that have already been reviewed and can only share the comments left by the GP.
Will I be contacted with my results?
We do not routinely contact people regarding test results if they are normal.
If results indicate further action is required, the GP will ask the Admin team to contact you.
How do I get copies of my test results?
The most convenient and secure way to review your test results is through the NHS App/NHS Login. Please visit our Online Access to your Health Record page for comprehensive guidance on how to do this.
Alternatively, if you require results in another format, please contact the surgery on 01647 440591. You will be asked to provide proof of ID and accept full responsibility for keeping this information confidential.
Can I book a test without discussing with a GP first?
No tests can be requested unless they have been requested by a GP. This applies to all types of tests including bloods, urine, X-rays etc.