Getting your test results
Getting your test results
If your test results show that you need further tests or treatment, we will contact you.
Patients can conveniently view their test results through the NHS App without needing to call or visit the practice. Once results have been reviewed by a GP, they will be available in the “Test Results” section of the app.
Need help viewing your test results via the NHS App? Watch the ‘How to see your GP health record on the NHS App’ video for step-by-step guidance.
For more information about the NHS App, please visit our Online Services page, or view our NHS App: Frequently Asked Questions.
Other Ways to Request Your Test Results
Once your results have been reviewed by a clinician, you can request them:
phone or visit us between 10am to 4pm and we will tell you what the results are
by sending us an Online Message
Blood Tests
A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test.
For example, a blood test can be used to:
- assess your general state of health
- confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
- see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning
A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm. and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The child’s hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.
You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS Choices website.
X-Ray
An X-ray is a widely used diagnostic test to examine the inside of the body. X-rays are a very effective way of detecting problems with bones, such as fractures. They can also often identify problems with soft tissue, such as pneumonia or breast cancer.
If you have a X-ray, you will be asked to lie on a table or stand against a surface so that the part of your body being X-rayed is between the X-ray tube and the photographic plate.
An X-ray is usually carried out by a radiographer, a healthcare professional who specialises in using imaging technology, such as X-rays and ultrasound scanners.
You can find out more about x-ray tests, how they are performed, their function and the risks by visiting the NHS Choices website.