Normally, results will be available at the surgery within the following number of days and we ask that you call in personally or telephone for them after 2pm.
You do not necessarily need to arrange a GP appointment to get your results. If the GP needs to see you, they will ask reception to arrange this and you will be informed when you contact us to get your results.
| Blood | 3 days – some will take longer |
| Urine | 2 days |
| Swab | 7 days |
| X-Ray | 7-10 days |
| Smear | You will be advised of the timescale for results |
Please leave specimens at reception before 12 noon with a completed form or slip given from reception. You must include detail of symptoms to allow us to treat accordingly.
If you think you have a urine infection, please contact your local pharmacy who will be able to help, the pharmacy can treat women aged between 16 and 64 who are not pregnant and have typical UTI symptoms, if you do not fit this criteria, you need to contact the surgery to arrange an appointment with a clinician. The surgery can only accept urine samples that have been requested by a clinician.
Please ring the surgery after 2pm to find out if a prescription has been issued for you.