If there are any concerns with your blood test results, the surgery will contact you by phone. If your results are normal, no automatic follow-up will be made. You are welcome to request a follow-up in person or by phone at any time.
General Information about Test Results
If you’re anxious to check your results please telephone after our busy morning period, from 11am. The receptionist will make a note and pass a request to your GP to call you.
Our Receptionists DO NOT issue any test results.
The results of tests carried out during hospital visits are not normally sent to the practice.
Results of Smear Tests
Normal smears are recalled every 3 years or if you have abnormal smears it may be more frequently. Sometimes a smear is inadequate you will be called by the surgery to have it repeated. If there is any problems with your smear that needs referral to a Gynaecologist the surgery will contact you to see a doctor in the surgery. Smear results can take a few weeks to come back from the Cytology Department, you should also receive a copy of the result in the post.
Confidentiality
Results for patients over 16 years of age can only be given to the patient.
Results can be given to someone other than the patient if previously arranged with Doctor.
Laboratory Specimens
Specimens should be handed in as early in the day as possible. Please ensure your name and date of birth are on the container and enclose the Sample Request Form.
Test Times
Below is an approximate guide to how long results can take to come through.
| Type of Test | Usual Time for Results |
|---|---|
| X-Ray | Up to 2 weeks |
| Smear | 2 weeks |
| Blood tests | 2 to 7 days, depending on the test |
| Urine | Within 7 days |