Getting your test results
If your test results show that you need more tests or treatment, we will contact you.
Please enquire about your results 5 – 7 days from when the test was taken. This time allows the test to be processed by the Pathology Department and then for the results to be reviewed by a GP at the practice.
Once a doctor has reviewed your test results, you can view them:
- in your NHS account (through the NHS website or NHS App)
- you can submit a request via PATCHs to enquire about your results
If the tests were requested by Secondary Care (such as a Consultant at the Hospital) your results will go back to them, not all results are sent to your GP, please check with the person who requested these tests first.
- If you require privacy, we can provide your information in a private room and discuss your results with confidentiality.
- If the patient is over 16 years of age, the patient themselves are required to call or come in to the surgery for results, as we cannot give information to any other person without the patients’ express consent.
Questions about your results
If you want to talk to someone about your results or fill out our test results request form and someone will be in touch.