Test Results

Accessing your test results

Once a clinician has reviewed your results, they are usually available through online services:

• Log in to SystmOnline

• Use the NHS App

How long does it take?

• Blood tests: most are ready in about 5 working days, although some may take longer. Your clinician will let you know if this applies at the time of your test.

• X-rays, MRI, CT scans: reporting can take a few weeks. The radiology team will usually advise you of the expected timeframe when you attend.

• Urine tests: typically available within 7 working days, depending on the specific test.

• Cervical screening: results are posted to your home address, normally within 6–8 weeks.

If your test was arranged by a hospital consultant, musculoskeletal service, or out-of-hours team, results are not automatically sent to your GP surgery. In those cases, please contact the department directly.

• James Cook University Hospital switchboard: 01642 850850

• North Tees Hospital switchboard: 01642 617617

Following up results

We will get in touch if your results need further action. This is usually by text, but sometimes by phone call or letter.

It’s also important that you check your results yourself. If you haven’t received them within the timeframe your clinician mentioned:

• Log in to view them online, or

• If you cannot access your results online, call the practice after 2:00 pm (Monday–Friday).

This approach helps ensure no results are missed and that any necessary follow-up can happen promptly.

Confidentiality
To protect your privacy, we can only share results directly with the patient who had the test, unless a nominated proxy has been formally authorised.