Results Of Tests And Investigations
From time to time you may be asked by your GP or Nurse to have a blood test. If there are any issues arising from this, which your GP would wish to discuss with you, we will always call, write or send a text message to you asking you to make an appropriate appointment or advising you of the results. Please make sure we have consent to text you if you wish to receive these types of texts from us.
Sometimes, you may wish to call in or ring to find out the result of a test. If this is necessary, please do so after 2.00pm when our receptionists will have more time to help you with your request. Alternatively, you can find results of tests on your NHS app.
You can now contact us via the submit a new request here and request the results of your recent tests.
Blood Tests
A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:
- assess your general state of health
- confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
- see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning
A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The childs hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.
You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS Choices website.
X-Rays
An X-ray is a widely used diagnostic test to examine the inside of the body. X-rays are a very effective way of detecting problems with bones, such as fractures. They can also often identify problems with soft tissue, such as pneumonia or breast cancer.
If you have an X-ray, you will be asked to lie on a table or stand against a surface so that the part of your body being X-rayed is between the X-ray tube and the photographic plate.
An X-ray is usually carried out by a radiographer, a healthcare professional who specialises in using imaging technology, such as X-rays and ultrasound scanners.
You can find out more about x-ray tests, how they are performed, their function and the risks by visiting the NHS Choices website.