Test results

It is the responsibility of patients to contact the surgery to find out the results of investigations such as blood tests, urine tests, x-rays and ECGs.

Please allow 1 week for routine blood, urine, stool, wound swab and sputum samples.

X-rays take 10 – 14 days and other test results can take up to 3 weeks.

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 0191 519 0077 after 2pm. A member of the reception team will be able to provide you with the information given regarding your result once the clinician has reviewed to result

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.