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Test Results

This page explains how to view or request your test results, what our messages mean, and what to do if you feel worse while waiting.

ℹ️ We will contact you if anything needs urgent action. Otherwise, please check online first. Fastest way: view your results in the NHS App (or on the NHS website using NHS login).

Ways to get your results

Online – NHS App / NHS website

Your results show in your GP record after a clinician has reviewed them. You’ll need an NHS login and may be asked to verify your identity.

  • Open the NHS App → GP health record → Test results.

  • If available, turn on notifications for new results and messages.

If you can’t see a result yet, it may still be with the lab or waiting for clinical review.

 

Online – Anima / NHS website

If you are contacted to us via Anima, you can view our replies and any follow-up messages there. For the most complete view of your lab report, please use the NHS App/NHS website.

 

By Phone

If you can’t access your results online, please call us for results any time on weekdays. Reception can read out the clinician’s comment and let you know if follow-up is needed. These can also be e-mailed or sent via SMS on request.

Please be aware: for confidentiality, we can only give results to the patient (or an authorised proxy).

 

By SMS (Text Message)

We may send a short update such as “normal – no action”. For the full report and reference ranges, please use the NHS App/NHS website.

Turnaround Times

These are typical timeframes and can vary by test and by hospital laboratory. We’ll contact you sooner if anything urgent is found.

 

  • Typical timeRoutine blood tests 3–5 working days

  • Urine, stool or swab 3–5 working days

  • X-ray report 1–3 weeks

  • Ultrasound report 1–3 weeks

  • Fungal culture / nail clippings 4–6 weeks

  • Cervical screening (smear) 2–4 weeks

❗ If your symptoms are getting worse If you feel worse while waiting for results, please don’t wait. Use NHS 111 online or call 111 if you need urgent advice. Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms (for example: chest pain, severe breathlessness, or signs of stroke).

📋 How to view your test results (Via the NHS App).

 

  1. Log in to the NHS App on your smartphone or through their website.

  2. In the NHS App, go to “Your health” or select “GP health record” from the menu.

  3. Read any sensitive information warning and select “Continue”.

  4. Select “Test results” to see results that have been added to your record.

  5. To view older results, choose “View all test results” and browse by year.

 

For more information, see the official NHS guidance: view your test results online.

📋 How to view your test results (Via Patient Access).

 

  1. Log in to Patient Access on your smartphone through their website.

  2. Open Medical Record

  3. Select Test Results.

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For more information, see the official NHS guidance: view your medical record online.

What our messages mean

  • Normal / no action needed — nothing further required. You can view details in the NHS App.

  • Satisfactory / minor variation — usually no action needed; it may be rechecked at your next review.

  • Repeat test recommended — please arrange the repeat test as advised (often in 1–3 months).

  • Please book a call / appointment — we need to discuss your results. We will usually contact you first.

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