Test results
Results
The doctor or nurse will tell you approximately how long it will take for test results to come back (some take longer than others). We are sorry that we cannot look for results during the very busy early part of the morning so please phone after 9am or after 3pm on weekdays for your results, when lines are less busy.
Note that the practice has a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection and we will only release test results to the person to whom they relate unless that person has given prior permission for the release of this data or they are not capable of understanding the results.
When you take your test you will be told how long it will be before the results are returned to the practice. It is your responsibility to check your results and to make an appointment to discuss them with your doctor if you are advised to do so. If you are registered for online services test results can be viewed online once they have been commented on by a GP.
Please note that if you are referred for further investigations by your hospital consultant/department you will need to contact them for the results. We are only able to give results on tests taken here at the surgery.