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:

• in your NHS account (through the NHS website or NHS App)
• in your Patient Access account
• phone us on 01229 441500 after 2pm and we will tell you what the results are

Questions about your results

If you want to talk to someone about your results, fill out our test results request form and someone will be in touch.

Results are usually received by the Surgery in the following time frames, although this can vary.

• Bloods                 One week (can take up to 6 weeks dependent upon the test)
• Cervical cytology  Two weeks
• Histology             Two weeks 
• X-Ray results       Ten days although may be longer if X-Ray Department is busy
• MRI results          Two weeks although may be longer if X-Ray Department is busy
• Echocardiogram   Typically three weeks but could be up to 8 weeks 

Please note that these are estimates as we are reliant on different hospital departments reporting on the results and then sending them to us.  During holiday periods this can sometimes be much longer than usual. 

Not all blood tests are processed at Furness General and some need to be sent off to other hospitals which can also cause results to be delayed

Please be aware that if you have any kind of test carried out at the request of a hospital consultant then the Surgery does not usually receive these results.  The requesting consultant should make arrangements for you to be informed of the results.