Tests and Results
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Please phone after 2 pm for test results. When a test is taken, the Doctor or Nurse usually indicates how long it will take for the result to come back.
Please note - the results are seen by the Doctor and available to you within 24 hours of receipt by the surgery. These are the times that it takes for the test to be performed and then the result to be sent to the surgery by the hospital
Test Results Available After...
Standard Blood Tests - 3 Working Days
Specialist Blood Tests - Up to 3 - 4 Weeks
Samples & Swabs - 4 Working Days
X Rays - 2 - 3 Weeks
Smears - 8 - 10 Weeks
Blood Tests
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 child's 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 website
X-Ray
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 a 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 website.
