Getting your test results
If your test results show that you need more tests or treatment, we will contact you.
Once a doctor has reviewed your test results, you can view them:
- in your NHS account (through the NHS website or NHS App)
- in your SystmOnline account
- by phoning us after 1pm on 01283 217 092
- as a text message, if you have consented and it is applicable
You do not always need an appointment to obtain your results.
It is your responsibility to contact the surgery for your own results. If you have an abnormal test results, we will make a reasonable attempt to contact you once either by phone or in writing.
When obtaining the results, please remember that the surgery staff can only act in accordance to the doctors instructions, so may not be able to give you a result.
If you are requesting results please be aware these will not be looked at on an urgent basis, we will get back to you within 48 working hours.
Waiting times
Blood test results are usually back within 1 week.
X-Ray, CT, MRI and Ultrasound Scan results are usually back within 2 to 3 weeks.
Other results may take longer depending on what was requested.
Results carried out during hospital visits are not normally sent to the practice, please contact the secretary at the hospital or department in which you are being treated under to obtain these results.
Questions about your results
If you want to talk to someone about your results, fill out a test results request form and someone will be in touch.