Getting your test results
If your test results show that you need more tests or treatment, we will contact you.
We request that you do not assume that a result is normal if we do not contact you. The surgery will contact you if there is a significant problem with your results, but please contact us for all results as the GP may have made some suggestions or advice based on your results even if there is not a significant problem.
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 Patient Access account
- by phoning us on 0118 9842234 and we will tell you what the results are
To ensure confidentiality, we only release results to the patient, unless alternative arrangements have been agreed in writing.
When the test results will be available
Approximate number of working days for tests ordered at surgery:
- Blood tests – 1 week
- X-ray – 2 weeks
- Urine test – 5 working days
- Minor surgery – 2 weeks
- Smear test – 8 weeks
For investigations ordered by a hospital doctor please ask at the hospital how they intend to relay the result to you.
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.