Test & Results

Blood test and urine results

Blood test and urine results usually take at least two to three working days to come back from the laboratory. The doctor requesting the test should inform you whether to make a further appointment or whether you need to telephone the surgery for the result. The result will have been read by the doctor and instructions given to the nurse or receptionist as to what action is required. The receptionist will only be able to inform you of the result and is not qualified to discuss the result with you. The surgery will only contact you with a result if there is a problem.

In order to maintain confidentiality, ALL results are given to the patient personally or to parent if the patient is under 16.

Please contact the surgery in the afternoon to obtain a result as this is when the telephones are less busy.

Cervical smear results

All patients are informed of their cervical smear results by letter

Getting forms completed or having a medical

The doctor are able to complete forms at your request or carry out medicals such as ones required for renewal of Heavy Goods Vehicle and Public Service Vehicle licences. These are not covered by the NHS and therefore carry a charge. (Please see section fees for non-NHS services).

Common forms that are completed are:

• Private Health Care Insurance Claims

• Private Sick Certificates

• Holiday Cancellation Forms

If you wish to make an appointment for a medical, please telephone the surgery and speak to reception that will make this for you and at the same time confirm that the practice is in receipt of the medical forms or that you have them in your possession.

If a form needs to be completed, please leave this at reception, making sure your details are completed first. Please allow at least ten days for completion before collecting.