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Tests and Results

Specimen samples

Please note that we cannot accept urine or blood samples later than 10.30am. This ensures the hospital receives a fresh sample that day enabling them to give the best result.

We will be unable to accept any samples without a prior consultation with a Clinician.  Our reception team will be required to check your records and they will only be able to accept samples if instructed by a Clinician.  If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of the reception team.

How to get your test results

We recommend that you telephone for results in the afternoon when the telephones are less busy.

The doctor, practice nurse or healthcare assistant will advise when your results should be available. Please note that X-ray results take a little longer, usually 7-10 days.

Receptionists can only give results over the telephone, with the approval of the doctor. If the result is complicated, or if the doctor wants to see you about the result, we will offer you a telephone appointment.

We have a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection. We will only give out results to the person they relate to unless that person has given prior permission for their release, or if they are not capable of understanding them.

Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 9th December, 2024