Test Results and Laboratory Specimens

Your doctor or nurse will discuss with you when to ring to get the results of tests and x-rays. If you request a pregnancy test you will be given a security code to collect your result.

General Information about Test Results

Please remember that the staff can only act in accordance with the Doctor's instructions so may not be able to give you a result. This does not necessarily mean that there is a problem but simply that the Doctor needs to see you or talk to you to explain the whole situation.

Results can be given to someone other than the patient if previously arranged with Doctor.

The results of tests carried out during hospital visits are not normally sent to the practice.

Confidentiality

Results for patients over 16yrs can only be given to the patient.

Specimens should be handed in as early in the day as possible. Please ensure your name and date of birth are on the container.