Tests and Results

Results 

To obtain test results, please call 01634 250142 from 11am onwards and select Option 2 from the main menu.

You can view your test results on your NHS App.

Test results

 

Blood test

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

When you need a blood test, a phlebotomist will take a small sample of your blood. They usually take it from a vein in your arm, often from the inside of your elbow or wrist, because that's where the veins are easier to reach. For kids, the blood is often taken from the back of the hand. Before doing this, they will use a special cream to make the hand numb, so it doesn’t hurt as much.

You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS website.

Phlebotomy Service

 

X-Ray

An X-ray is a widely used diagnostic test to examine the inside of the body. X-rays are a very effective way of detecting problems with bones, such as fractures. They can also often identify problems with soft tissue, such as pneumonia or breast cancer.

If you have a X-ray, you will be asked to lie on a table or stand against a surface so that the part of your body being X-rayed is between the X-ray tube and the photographic plate.

An X-ray is usually carried out by a radiographer, a healthcare professional who specialises in using imaging technology, such as X-rays and ultrasound scanners.

You can find out more about x-ray tests, how they are performed, their function and the risks by visiting the NHS website.

X-ray