Test Results and Laboratory Specimens

For the results of tests please telephone in the afternoon 1pm and 3.30pm. A receptionist can tell you the advice the doctor has given, i.e. normal result or you need to see the Doctor or Nurse. PLease do n ot ask for readings as the re4ceptionst cannot tell you this. 

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 they have a third party consent form in place. 

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

Results of Smear Tests

Normal smears are recalled every 3 years or if you have abnormal smears it may be more frequently. Sometimes a smear is inadequate you will be called by the

surgery to have it repeated. If there is any problems with your smear that needs referral to a Gynaecologist the surgery will contact you to see a doctor in the surgery. Smear results can take a few weeks to come back from the Cytology Department, you should also receive a copy of the result in the post.

Confidentiality

Results for patients over 16 years of age 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.