Test Results

Non-urgent advice: Obtaining Your Results

We recommend you register for online services with the NHS app to access your test results at any time.

Alternatively you can submit an admin request or call us on 020 8390 5321 after 2pm to enquire about your test results.

When you take your test you will be told how long it will be before the results are returned to the practice. Usually we recommend 5 working days before you follow up your result. 

Non-urgent advice: NHS app

We recommend the NHS app which will enable you to see results, order repeat prescriptions, view appointments and see your medical record.

Register using the link above. Contact the admin team if you encounter any problems  

About Blood Tests

Blood tests are usually done here at the surgery. Book your appointment here

A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:

  • assess your general state of health
  • confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
  • see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning

A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The childs hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.

You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS Choices website.

About X-Rays

X-rays are usually done at the health centre.

An X-ray is a widely used diagnostic test to examine the inside of the body. X-rays are a very effective way of detecting problems with bones, such as fractures. They can also often identify problems with soft tissue, such as pneumonia or breast cancer.

If you have an X-ray, you will be asked to lie on a table or stand against a surface so that the part of your body being X-rayed is between the X-ray tube and the photographic plate.

An X-ray is usually carried out by a radiographer, a healthcare professional who specialises in using imaging technology, such as X-rays and ultrasound scanners.

You can find out more about x-ray tests, how they are performed, their function and the risks by visiting the NHS Choices website.

Confidentiality

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 in writing for the release of their data.