Test results

Specimens

If you are asked to hand in a specimen, please ensure that we receive it by 11:00am (in the correct container, obtained from the surgery, marked with name, date of birth and date of sample. A form is available for this, please ask at Reception.) This is because the courier collects these samples at midday to take the to the lab.

Similarly, if you need a blood test please make a morning appointment.

Results

We will only call should there be a need to do so. If you results ae entirely normal, we will not routinely call. If you do not hear from us, it means everything is ok. If we do call, we will do so as soon as we receive the results back and they are reviewed by a clinician.

Alternatively, you can check your NHS app for results, or submit a Klinik under the tile “Test Results”

When phoning the surgery to find out test results, please remember the following:

Please do not expect the reception staff to have any medical knowledge.  They are instructed only to tell you if your test is normal.  If the test is abnormal or you require further discussion or interpretation then please refer to your clinician.