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
- by phoning us on 01452 899 762, option 3 Monday to Friday between 10am and 1pm
Please leave 3 working days after having your test before ringing for the results. You should wait 7 days before ringing for x-ray results as these take longer as the hospital radiologists review and report these. Some blood tests take a week or more and the results of investigations such as 24 hour ECGs and hearing tests may take several weeks.
If a test is requested by a hospital specialist then they will receive the results and will be responsible for informing you.
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 under 12 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.