Test results

Getting your test results

Test Results

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT INFORM YOU IF YOUR RESULT IS NORMAL OR SEND A LETTER WITH YOUR RESULT.

The Practice Nurse will deal with any requests for test results and you will receive a phone call or  text message (if you have signed up for this service) If you wish to discuss the result further an appointment can be made with the Doctor. 

Please note that we do have a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection. In this respect we will give out results only to the person they relate to unless that person has given prior permission for their release or if the patient is not capable of understanding them.

 

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 tests. 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 practice nurse taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm. 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 child's 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 Inform

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Scans and X-Rays

There is many different types of scans and x-rays that your GP can request. 

CT scan

A computerised tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays and a computer to create detailed images of the inside of the body.

CT scans are sometimes referred to as CAT scans or computed tomography scans.

They’re carried out in hospital by specially trained operators called radiographers and can be done while you’re staying in hospital or during a short visit.

Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram, or “echo”, is a scan used to look at the heart and nearby blood vessels.

It’s a type of ultrasound scan, which means a small probe is used to send out high-frequency sound waves that create echoes when they bounce off different parts of the body.

These echoes are picked up by the probe and turned into a moving image that’s displayed on a monitor while the scan is carried out.

An echocardiogram may be requested by a heart specialist (cardiologist) or any doctor who thinks you might have a problem with your heart, including your GP.

The test will usually be carried out at a hospital or clinic by a cardiologist or a trained specialist called a cardiac physiologist.

Although it has a similar name, an echocardiogram isn’t the same as an electrocardiogram (ECG), which is a test used to check your heart’s rhythm and electrical activity.

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple test that can be used to check your heart’s rhythm and electrical activity.

Sensors attached to the skin are used to detect the electrical signals produced by your heart each time it beats.

These signals are recorded by a machine and are looked at by a doctor to see if they’re unusual.

An ECG may be requested by a heart specialist (cardiologist) or any doctor who thinks you might have a problem with your heart, including your GP.

The test will usually be carried out at a hospital or clinic by a trained specialist called a cardiac physiologist, although it can sometimes be done at your GP surgery.

Despite having a similar name, an ECG isn’t the same as an echocardiogram, which is a scan of the heart.

MRI scan

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body.

An MRI scanner is a large tube that contains powerful magnets. You lie inside the tube during the scan.

An MRI scan can be used to examine any part of the body.

 

Ultrasound scan

An ultrasound scan, sometimes called a sonogram, is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of part of the inside of the body.

An ultrasound scan can be used to monitor an unborn baby, diagnose a condition, or guide a surgeon during certain procedures.

You can find out more about all of the different types of scans and x-rays, how they are performed, their function and the risks by visiting the NHS Inform

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