When you have tests or investigations it is your responsibility to contact the surgery to obtain your results.
Please allow 3 working days for these to arrive back at the surgery (for x-ray reports please allow 7 working days).
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)
- phone or visit us between 2pm to 6:00pm and we will tell you what the results are
X-Rays
If the doctor asks you to attend hospital for an x-ray you will be given a form to take to the hospital. The doctor will tell you which hospital to attend. Please check department opening times with the relevant hospital, especially over holiday periods.
If you suspect you have a fracture you should attend your local A&E department:
- Alexandra Hospital – 01527 512005
- Princess of Wales Community Hospital – 01527 488046
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham – 0121 371 2348
- X-ray results take at least 5 working days to reach the Practice.
ECGs
ECG (Alexandra Hospital) – the doctor will give you an ECG request form, with telephone details attached, to enable you to make an appointment.
Other Tests
Any samples need to be sent to the hospital by early afternoon, so please bring samples to reception by 12 noon, in the plastic bag provided by the doctor. Evening appointments are generally unsuitable for blood tests, swabs and urine samples.
Please ensure that all urine and faeces samples are placed in an appropriate container, which can be obtained from reception.