For any results of recent tests, please call the surgery between 13:00 and 16:00, Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays.

Please allow the specified times below between your test and ringing for results.

Thank you.

Please note

• We cannot discuss information about you with anyone else even close family without your permission first
• Please ensure the practice has up to date contact details including mobile phone number so that we can contact you if there is an abnormal test result.

If the test was not requested by the practice i.e. by your hospital specialist, please telephone their secretary for the results as we cannot always access them and explanation of the result should always come from the person who requested it.

Blood Tests

Most routine blood test results are received 2-3 days after you have the blood taken but some tests do take longer. Please allow 3-4 days for the GPs to comment on the results.

Please call reception for the results between 1pm – 4pm. If the result is normal reception will inform you. If any action is needed, reception will ask you to book an appointment. Where possible, please try to book in with the same GP that ordered the test as they will know the background to your problem.

X-Rays

GPs do not get the image of your X-ray but they receive a report from a radiologist. The amount of time needed for a report to come back can vary but generally, 7-10 days is normal.

Please call the practice after this time and reception will be able to tell you if the results are back. If everything is normal, they will be able to tell you and if anything needs to be discussed, they will ask you to book an appointment. Please try to make the appointment with the GP who requested your X-ray as this saves you having to go over the background to the problem again.

Sometimes we get a report more quickly if the radiologist has seen something that needs attention, in which case you will receive a call from the practice.

Ultrasounds

If you had your ultrasound performed at a community clinic (e.g. Virgin) you can telephone for the result 1 week after it was performed. If your scan was at L&D Hospital please allow 2 weeks before calling.

Reception can tell you if the test is normal or if the GP has requested to see you to discuss the result. They are unable to give you specific details of the test. If your symptoms are not resolving or are worsening, please always book back in with your GP independent of the result.

MRI and CT Scans

We cannot guarantee how long these reports take to be come back to us. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this causes to our patients and we will try to push for a result when urgent.

Do call the surgery at regular intervals and staff will gladly keep checking the system until the report is produced. Thank you for your patience.