Tests Results
To inquire about your test results, you can contact us online through eConsult or by contacting the surgery on 01279 621900 and picking option 1.
Additionally, you can access your test results via SystmOnline on your computer, tablet or smartphone. This can also be done with the NHS App or the Airmid App.
Note that the practice has a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection and we will only release test results to the person to whom they relate unless that person has given prior permission for the release of this data or they are not capable of understanding the results.
When you take your test you will be told how long it will be before the results are returned to the practice.
It is your responsibility to check your results and to make an appointment to discuss them with your doctor if you are
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
- Annual Long Term Condition reviews
The patient can initiate a blood test request with the Practice, online through eConsult or by contacting the surgery on 01279 621900 and picking option 1. Upon reviewing your request, if deemed clinically appropriate, a clinician will forward your request to Pathology Department, Princess Alexandria Hospital and send you a link to book the appointment there. You can also access the link here to book the appointment. (Please be mindful to raise a blood test form through the surgery before booking an appointment at the Hospital)
Minimal information is required in order to set up an account and make an appointment. Patients will be asked to provide an email address (this does not need to be their own, it could be a friend, relative or carer who is assisting them, for example), their name and date of birth.
If patients require any support with using the system they can call 01279 827163 for advice. Alternatively, they can contact the PAHT pathology department on 01279 827030.
You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS website.