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.  Our Reception staff are not qualified to comment on the results, therefore it is your responsibility to ring and check your results and to make an appointment to discuss them with your doctor if you are advised to do so.

Please call after 2pm to enquire about your test results, as our reception staff will have more time to deal with your request after this time.

Please 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.

If you request an online login, you will be able to view your test results online (if you have requested this service to be activated).

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 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 an x-ray, you will be asked to lie on a table or stand against a surface, so that the part of the 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-rays tests, how they are performed, their function and the risks, by visiting the NHS website - Xray information