Test results

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 Online Consult account
  • phone or visit us after 3pm we will tell you what the results are

Most test results take 2-5 working days to come back to the practice, although some results can take longer. We ask all patients to view their results online via the NHS App.

If a result is urgently abnormal, we will try to contact a patient directly over the phone. Please ensure that the number we have for you is correct.

If your result is normal and you don’t need to do anything or if there is a minor abnormality, we will not contact you. You should check your test results online using your online access account. If you do not have online access, you can contact our reception team on 0208 678 5420. The GP will leave a note beside your results to indicate whether they have returned to the practice as normal or if any further action is required.

Whilst the surgery will endeavour to contact you about abnormal results, if you don’t hear from us it is strongly recommended that you look up your results online, to minimise the risk of an abnormal result being missed.

Questions about your results

If you want to talk to someone about your results, fill out our test results request form and someone will be in touch.