Test Results

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

• Online: Via your NHS account on the https://www.nhs.uk/ or through the NHS App.

• By Phone: Call us on 01629 816636 (please ring after surgery sessions).

We will only contact you by telephone or letter if a result is abnormal and requires treatment or further investigation. You will not be contacted if your result is normal.

If you would like to enquire about your results, please call after surgery sessions. Administrative staff can provide results, or you may be asked to speak with a nurse or doctor.

Please note: Test results for adults will only be given directly to the patient.

A blood test involves taking a small sample of your blood to be examined in a laboratory. It’s one of the most common medical tests and can be used to:

• Assess your overall health

• Confirm the presence of infections (bacterial or viral)

• Check how well organs like your liver and kidneys are working

Usually, a phlebotomist takes the blood sample from a vein in your arm, typically inside the elbow or wrist where veins are close to the surface. For children, blood is most often taken from the back of the hand. Before this, the child’s hand will be numbed with a special cream to reduce discomfort.

For more detailed information about blood tests, their purpose, and how they’re done, you can visit the NHS Choices website.

An X-ray is a common diagnostic test used to look inside the body. It’s especially effective at detecting issues with bones, such as fractures. X-rays can also help identify problems with soft tissues, like pneumonia or breast cancer.

During an X-ray, you may be asked to lie on a table or stand against a surface so the part of your body being examined is positioned between the X-ray machine and a photographic plate.

X-rays are usually performed by a radiographer, a healthcare professional trained in using imaging technologies like X-rays and ultrasound scanners.

For more information about X-rays, including how they are done, their purpose, and any risks involved, please visit the NHS Choices website.