Getting your test results
The results from most blood tests will be available approximately 10 working days from the date of the test, some results can take considerably longer.
X-ray and scan report times vary depending on hospital staffing and can often take up to 12 weeks. If you do not hear from the practice this may mean your x-ray or scan has reported as normal, however it is your responsibility to contact us if you have not received your result after 12 weeks.
Smear test results can take up to 16 weeks and you will receive your result by letter from the health board.
Once a doctor has reviewed your test results, you may receive a text message or phone call with further information.
If you have not received any contact about your blood test results after 2 weeks this would suggest that your results are normal, however if you wish clarification you can phone the practice on 01555 752150 Monday to Friday after 11:00am and speak to one of our Patient Care Adviser
Confidentiality
The NHS has strict policies relating to confidentiality and data protection and we can only release test results to the adult to whom they relate unless that person had given prior permission for the release of their data and information or are not capable of understanding the results.
Non-urgent advice: If the test was arranged by your hospital consultant
If your test has been carried out at a Clinic or Hospital please call the Clinic or Hospital for the result, as we cannot action tests which have been requested by other Clinicians outwith the practice.
Laboratory tests
For information on what your laboratory test results mean please visit Lab Tests Online.
Please note, this website does not give you access to your actual results, but will provide an explanation of what the varying tests are and what the results mean.
Specimens
All specimens must be provided in a suitable container and marked clearly with name, date of birth, date provided and reason for the specimen. Failure to do so may mean that the test will need to be repeated.
Please note that when bringing in a sample to the surgery, only samples in the correct container can be accepted. These are available from reception.
Tests Performed Outside of the NHS Including Abroad
These results will not appear on any NHS systems, therefore are not accessible to NHS clinicians (unless the referral was made by your NHS care provider). If you have had tests outside of the NHS it is your responsibility to provide us with copies or originals of all the test results in order that we do not duplicate tests. If you are unable to do so you may be referred to an appropriate UK setting for the same test. This is to ensure we comply with best practice care standards. If you do not wish to have a repeat test you will be asked to give informed dissent.