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Test results

How long results take, how to see them, and when we will contact you.

Getting your results

When you have a test, you will be told roughly how long the result will take. Whether the practice contacts patients about normal results, and when it contacts them about results that need action.

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

  • in your NHS account, through the NHS App or the NHS website
  • in our online services
  • Any other way the practice gives results

How long results take

Typical waiting times for test results
Most blood testsTimeframe
X-raysTimeframe
Cervical screeningTimeframe

Handing in samples

Where and by what time samples should be handed in.

Confidentiality

To protect your confidentiality, we only give results to the person they relate to, unless that person has given permission.