General Information about Test Results
When you attend a test of any kind, you will be told how long you should expect to wait for the results. This is a guideline, and we ask that you wait this time before checking for your results.
Please note that we have a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection. We will only give test results to the person they relate to unless that person has given prior permission for their release or if they’re not capable of understanding them.
If you’ve had a recent test, you can view your results online or contact the surgery.
You can get results for things like:
- blood tests
- urine tests
- x-rays
- ultrasounds
There are different ways you can access the results of tests that have been done at our GP surgery.
- You can telephone the practice by 01902 639000. Please call the surgery about test results after 2 pm.
- You can complete an online form.
- On the NHS App or Patient Access.
Please note that the results of tests carried out during hospital visits are not normally sent to the practice.
Why have I been asked to have a repeat test?
If a doctor asks you to have a repeat test, it is usually because:
- The result was borderline or unclear, and the doctor wants another sample to monitor the situation or to re-check the results.
- The result is abnormal, and the doctor cannot interpret the result without further tests and has asked you to come in for more tests.
Please do not worry if the doctor has asked you for a repeat test. The doctor will speak to you or request to see you directly if they need to discuss the results.