Getting your test results
If your test results show that you need more tests or treatment, we will contact you.
Once a doctor has reviewed your test results, you can view them:
- in your NHS account (through the NHS website or NHS App)
- in your SystmOnline account
- using the eConsult service
- by phoning us on 01525 243890 and we will tell you what the results are
Questions about your results
All laboratory tests are collected by 12.30 and delivered to Stoke Mandeville Hospital for analysis. Unless your doctor suggests otherwise, we would ask you to telephone for blood, urine results 10 working days. Patients must drop in samples by no later than 11am in order for the practice to be able to process them in time ready for collection.
Routine X-ray results will be a minimum of 6-8 weeks but can take up to 12 weeks for the practice to receive the results.
Confidentiality
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.
Contact details
Please ensure you notify us of any change in your phone number in case we need to contact you urgently regarding a test result.
Blood tests
Your blood sample will be taken by a phlebotomist who will be a health care assistant or nurse. All blood test samples have to be collected by 12:30pm and delivered to Stoke Mandeville Hospital for analysis. If a clinician has requested you drop in a sample please ensure this has been brought in to the practice by 11am.
Appointments with a phlebotomist are usually available in the morning on weekdays.
If you have been asked to provide a ‘fasting blood sugar’ test, then you will be offered an early morning appointment as you will not be allowed to eat or drink anything but water 12 hours before the test.