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Test results

When you attend for a test of any kind you will be told how long you should expect to wait for the results. Please bear this in mind and only contact the surgery after sufficient time has elapsed.

Getting your test results

You can view test results in your GP health record using the NHS App or by logging into your account on the NHS website.

  • The NHS App is the best way to check your test results, including the doctor’s analysis.
  • If your results aren’t visible on the NHS App, or if you’d like to talk them through in more detail, please get in touch with the surgery.

If your test results show that you need more tests or treatment, we will contact you directly.

Once a doctor has reviewed your test results, you can view them:

When a doctor or nurse arranges for an investigation or test to be undertaken they will explain to the patient how to obtain the results.

We have a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection. In this respect we will only give out results to the person they relate to unless that person has given prior permission for their release or if they are not capable of understanding them.

Questions about your results

Our reception staff are not qualified to comment on results and are only able to tell you that the doctor has marked them as ‘OK’. If you require further information you may be asked to speak to a doctor.

**If your test was not requested by the surgery, please contact the provider directly**

How long will my results take?

  • Blood results please allow 3 to 5 days (some results take longer to come back and results will not be given out until all tests are back in surgery)
  • Urine results please allow 5 to 7 days
  • X-rays please allow 7 to 10 days
  • Scans, MRIs, ECGs and BP recordings on average take 2 to 3 weeks

All results are looked at by the doctors and the patient will be contacted if the results are significantly abnormal.

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 11 August 2025