Test Results

🗓 Specimen Collection

Specimens are sent to the laboratory daily, Monday to Friday.
If you are asked to bring a specimen on those days, please ensure that we receive it before 12 noon.

💉 Blood Tests

If you are asked to have a blood test:

• It is necessary for this to be done in the mornings at the surgery.

  OR

• You may attend the Blood Taking Unit at Northampton General Hospital, which runs a drop-in clinic:

• Monday to Friday: 7.00am – 4.00pm

• Saturday: 7.30am – 12.00 midday

☎ Getting Your Results

To obtain the results of any investigations:

• Please telephone the surgery four days after your tests

• Call after 11.00am

We do not normally ring patients with their results — however, you will be contacted if any abnormal results require action.

🔒 Confidentiality

To protect patient confidentiality:

• We are unable to give test results to anyone other than the patient

• The only exception is if the patient is under 16 and written consent has been granted

• All callers will be asked a few simple questions to verify their identity

📞 Follow-Up

Don't be alarmed if, when ringing for a result, you are asked to speak to a doctor, or asked to make another appointment. This is simply part of our duty to provide safe and thorough care.