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 Patient Access account
- complete our test results request form
Test Results Comments
When viewing your test results in patient access or the NHS app, you may see a comment from the doctor. Please see below for the comments that you will see, along with an explanation of what the comments mean:
| Comment | Meaning |
| Book appointment with Doctor | Please contact the practice to make an appointment as the doctor would like to see you regarding your results. This is not necessarily urgent and you will be contacted by the practice if it is. Where possible, try to make an appointment with your usual doctor. When you contact us, let us know that the doctor has asked to see you to discuss your test results. It is likely that reviews of your prescription, an examination, or further tests are necessary. This is a common occurrence and you do not need to be concerned. |
| Book phone consultation with Doctor | Please contact the practice and ask to make an appointment for a telephone consultation with the doctor. This is not necessarily urgent and you will be contacted by the practice if it is. Where possible, try to make an appointment with your usual doctor. When you contact us, let us know that you have been asked to book a phone consultation to discuss your test results. This is usually because the doctor needs to review an issue but does not need to see you in the surgery. |
| Collect prescription | The doctor has raised a prescription, which you will need to collect. Please contact the surgery if we have not already been in touch with you. |
| Correct management | The doctor is happy that you are taking appropriate steps, such as taking medication or following a clinical process to manage matters going forward. No further action needs to be taken at this time. |
| Keep appointment | You have an appointment arranged already. The doctor would like to speak to you about the test results and is therefore asking if you could attend the appointment that you have already arranged. |
| Repeat test | Unfortunately, your test needs to be repeated. This may be because of technical problems at the laboratory or the doctor may wish to recheck your results. Please make an appointment to have your test repeated. |
| Satisfactory | Your test results are showing as being slightly outside the normal range, but the doctor does not feel that the difference is of any clinical significance and is satisfied that no action needs to be taken at this time. This is a very common occurrence and nothing to be concerned about. |
If your test was not requested by the surgery, please contact the provider directly.
Questions about your results
If you want to talk to someone about your results, fill out a test results request form and someone will be in touch.