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The company that supplied our old website and online forms has gone into administration, so our old forms have closed. Please use our new online request service for medical problems, fit notes, medication and admin requests. You can also use the NHS App.

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Test results and hospital letters

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:

This service will be available after 11am in the morning. We will not be able to answer questions relating to test results or hospital letters until after this time in the morning.

Blood tests, urine tests and swabs are usually available within five to six days, smear tests can take about three weeks. Please do not make an appointment to discuss results unless you are requested to do so.

Questions about your results

If you want to talk to someone about your results, please contact us.

Hospital letters

Hospital letters usually take three weeks to arrive, please always check that the letter is back before making an appointment with a doctor to discuss your hospital visit.

Page published: 9 May 2023

Last updated: 18 February 2025