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Tests and Results

How and when to obtain test results from the surgery

Blood tests

All blood tests must be done before 12:30pm to ensure same day collection.

To book please use Anima or call 01892 546422

Samples

If the doctor or nurse has asked you to provide a pathology sample such as urine, stool, sputum, these must be left at reception before 12pm (lunchtime), Monday to Friday.

For same-day in-house handling and to be labelled ready for collection by the hospital.
Only samples which have been requested by the practice should be handed in. If not requested, it will be discarded.
Please ensure, for auditing purposes, your sample is submitted correctly and acknowledged by the reception team who will add your name to the sample log board.

Samples received after 12pm

Will not be processed until the following day
Must be placed in the sample collection box (reception staff are not permitted to handle samples)
Will be removed from sample box and refrigerated overnight by the nursing team to maintain quality (reception may remind the team if needed)

Results of tests and investigations

It is your responsibility to obtain your own blood test results. If the results are clinically urgent, the surgery will aim to contact you.

Results can be obtained by

using Anima
calling the surgery from 3pm onwards on 01892 546422 and pressing Option 3.
using the NHS App

Please allow at least three working days after your blood is taken before following up for test results.

Questions about your results

Get in touch with the surgery if you want to talk to someone about your results.

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