Results of Tests and Investigations
You can obtain your test results by calling the practice to book an appointment. We only proactively contact patients if a result is abnormal.
This may be via a telephone consultation or a letter, SMS, or email (as long as your email address is verified), advising you to book an appointment with a doctor.
Please ensure we have your correct contact details.
Blood Tests
What happens after your blood test?
- Your blood sample will be sent to a lab for testing.
- Most results take 1–2 days, but some (like coeliac or autoimmune tests) may take up to a week or even longer for specialist tests.
How long until you hear from us?
- Results are sent back to Andover Medical Practice, where a doctor or nurse will review them.
- This may take up to a week, depending on how busy we are.
- Once checked, we’ll contact you if needed. Urgent results are prioritised.
Viewing your results
- You can see your results on the NHS app. Learn more about the app here.
- You’ll only see results ordered by us – for hospital tests, contact the hospital directly.
What do your results mean?
- Normal: Everything is fine, no action needed.
- Satisfactory: Slightly outside normal but nothing to worry about. For example eGFR between 60 – 90 ml/min is often listed as satisfactory as urine test is normal.
- Urgent appointment needed: We’ll contact you within a few days.
- Routine appointment needed: We’ll call you to arrange this in a few weeks.
- Call needed: We’ll phone you to discuss your results soon.
Long-term condition (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure, medication monitoring) results: Our team will review your results and contact you within a few weeks.
X-Rays
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 an 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 Choices website.