Test results

Getting your test results

On average, please allow 3-5 working days for your test results to come back from the hospital unless your doctor has advised otherwise.

XRAY: MSK – 7 to 10 days
XRAY: Chest – 7 to 10 days
CT: 5 Weeks
MRI: 7 Weeks

If your test results show that you need more tests or treatment, we will contact you.

Sometimes, we cannot give full results over the phone. If the result is complicated, or if the doctor wants to see you about the result, the clinician will ring you or reception will ring you to offer you an appointment based on the clinician’s advice.

Once a doctor has reviewed your test results, you can view them:

  • in your NHS account (through the NHS website or NHS App)

Alternatively:

  • phone or visit us after 1pm and we will tell you what the results are
  • We will only give results to the person who has had the test unless there is clear consent to disclose to a family member or carer.

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.