How Do I Get Me Test Results?
We kindly ask that patient’s phone through to the Medical Centre after 2pm. The number to contact is 01225 703236 and can be accessed Monday to Friday from 2pm until 6.30pm.
The Nurse, Doctor or Health Care Assistant carrying out the test will advise you when the results will be available.
It is then the responsibility of the patient or their carer to telephone for the results of the tests.
The Doctor will have given the Receptionist specific instructions regarding any follow-up that may be required and what information they would like conveyed to you. The Receptionist may tell you what the result is, they may ask you to make a telephone consultation with the Doctor, they make ask you to make a face-to-face consultation with the Doctor, or it may be that the Doctor telephones you direct. If the Receptionist is in any doubt whatsoever about the instructions that have been left, she will ask the doctor for clarification and telephone you back.
How long do test results take to get to your doctor?
Please note that these times are only a guideline.
| Blood test | 5 days |
| Hepatitis B | 7 days |
| Urine test | 5 days |
| Swab | 5 days |
| Stool sample | 5 days |
| Fungal test | 14 days |
| Virology screen | 14 days |
| X-ray/MRI/CT scan | 2-4 weeks (although can take longer) |
