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 Airmid account account
- by phoning us on 01452 899 762, option 3 Monday to Friday between 10am and 1pm
We may also contact you by text message, or NHS app notification, if you have consented and it is applicable.
Some blood tests take longer then others to come back. Most are back within one week, but some may take up to two weeks. If you register for online services you will be able to see your blood tests online.
If your result has an abnormality that the GP is concerned about they will either text you or ask reception to contact you. They may want you to have the test repeated, or they may wish for you to have additional blood tests. They may want to arrange a telephone consultation or a face to face appointment which reception will book for you.
The doctor will specify how urgently this needs to happen, It is better for continuity of care and safe practice, that where possible, you speak to the GP who has requested the blood test or who may have actioned the blood tests if they were part of our annual review.
The duty team are not in the best place to discuss these results as they have not seen and examined you and you will receive better care through the requesting GP. Please be reassured that if the test results are urgent they will either by sent directly to the GP or given to the duty Doctor team to contact you.
If a test is requested by a hospital specialist then they will receive the results and will be responsible for informing you.
Please be aware that for confidentiality reasons we cannot give results to a parent/guardian of a patient over the age of 12 without the child giving permission or being present themselves. We need written consent if you want someone else to access your results on your behalf. If you email in to request the results, we do need to ensure that the email you have is for your use only.
Blood tests
Blood tests can be performed at the surgery for patient’s over 12 years old or at several drop in hospital clinics. Please do not book a blood test at the surgery unless we have advised you to do so or if your specialist has provided a form. If you would feel you need to have a test but have not been advised to do so then speak to your GP.
For details of getting blood tests done at the hospital please visit www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk.
Children between 6 and 12 years must attend the hospital for blood tests and children under 6 need to be booked with children’s outpatients.
X-Rays
X-rays are performed at Gloucester Royal and Cheltenham Hospitals. Your doctor or nurse will request the x-ray after which you should ring the x-ray department on 0300 422 5577 to book your appointment (Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm).
For chest x-rays at Gloucester Royal Hospital you do not need an appointment but can attend Gloucester Royal Hospital x-ray department Monday to Friday 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00
ECGs
ECGs are performed at the surgery by members of the nursing team on the instructions of your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. They involve placing sticky electrode pads on your chest to read the electrical activity of your heart. You can discuss the results of your ECG with your doctor.
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.