Most tests are processed in local labs and results are sent to the practice electronically between 2 and 5 days later, although some tests can take longer. We only have access to GP requested tests. 

Consultant arranged tests results are available via their medical secretary, you should have the contact details on your hospital letter.

You will be contacted, only if a result is abnormal and you require treatment or further investigations.

You will not be contacted if your result is normal.

We can only disclose test results to the patient directly (anyone aged 16 or over). 

The easiest way to view test results is to register for the NHS App, either on your PC or laptop, or your smart device - smartphone, tablet, iPad. Once your account is active you will be able to see test results as soon as they have been reviewed by your GP. Please see our home page for more information.

If you do not have access to the internet, then please allow at least 4 working days to pass since your test before phoning reception asking for the result. To save you waiting in a queue, please phone between 11am to 1pm OR 3pm to 5pm when the phones are quieter.

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 childs 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.

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 by visiting the NHS Choices website.