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Test Results
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 online services account
- phone on 01869 248585 after 3pm
Samples
Laboratory specimens are collected daily at 11:45am. Please bring specimens to the surgery by 11:30am. Routine samples are collected by the nurse in the morning.
Questions about your results
Get in touch with the surgery if you want to talk to someone about your results.
Results wait times
- Routine test results and X-rays may take up to 14 days.
- Cervical smear results take up to 12 weeks, and you will be informed of these by letter.
What does the doctors comments mean?
When viewing your results, you will see that a Doctor has marked it with certain comments. Below is a list of those comments and what they mean for you.
Acceptable/Expected Result
This means that the doctor has looked at the result and deemed it to be very close to the normal range for the test and the result is not concerning. Some patients have consistently abnormal results that are “normal” for them.
Appointment already booked
This means the doctor is aware you already have an appointment booked to review the result.
Awaiting review by requesting GP
Your result is not filed yet, waiting to be reviewed by the requesting GP.
Collect script/Medication
This means your result(s) show that you need to have some medication. Collect a prescription from either the surgery or your usual pharmacy.
Diabetic follow up with Doctor as scheduled
Used for diabetic patients, to tell the patient who they should be seeing for their follow up review.
FOB patient DNA for screening/Nonresponder
Patient was sent a bowel cancer screening kit but did not return it.
INR Result - Hospital Controlled
This is for patients on Warfarin. It means that the patient is contacted by the Hospital to determine their correct dose
Normal Result
This means that the doctor has looked at the result and deemed it to be within the normal range for the test.
Noted and dealt with
The result has been appropriately actioned already.
Repeat test: specimen unlabelled/Lab rejected the sample
This means that the laboratory has rejected the sample, therefore you will need to repeat the test.
Repeat Test
This means that the doctor would like you to repeat the test as they have deemed it slightly out of the acceptable range.
Repeat Diabetic urine sample in 4 to 6 weeks
For diabetic patients, the doctor has asked for you to repeat your urine sample in 4 to 6 weeks time. Please collect a sample bottle from Reception, and hand in when completed.
Review as planned with Doctor
This means that the doctor has already discussed a plan of action with you prior to having your tests.
SMS text sent
This means your doctor has sent you a text message about your blood test result.
Tests requested by Hospital
Results of the test requested by your hospital doctor/consultant. You may want to discuss the results with the consultant at your follow-up appointment.
Test results letter
This means that the doctor has written to you, explaining about your test result/s
Treated Appropriately
This means the doctor has already discussed and/or already prescribed medication.