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Test Results
How and when to obtain test results from the surgery
Getting your test results
We usually receive test results from the lab within 3 days but before we can let you know the results they need to be looked at by a doctor. This can take a few more days depending on which days the doctor that ordered the test works.
Please telephone the surgery on 0300 790 6244 between 2:30pm to 5:30pm to obtain your test results.
Blood Tests
Please call us on 0300 790 6244 if you have been asked by one of the doctors or nurses to arrange a blood test.
If you have been asked to arrange a ‘fasting’ blood test you should only drink water from about 11pm on the night before your test.
Young children
Young children (usually younger 13) who need a blood test will have to attend the RHCYP in Edinburgh.
Once you have seen the GP to arrange which bloods need to be taken, please phone 0131 312 1548 for an appointment.
There is likely to be a short wait of around 4 to 5 weeks for an appointment.
Further Information
Fasting
If you have been asked to have a fasting blood test please avoid any food and drink (apart from water) from 11pm the night before.
PSA
If you have been asked to have a PSA blood test please make sure that you have NOT:
- got an active urinary infection (PSA may remain raised for many months)
- ejaculated in the previous 48 hours
- exercised vigorously in the previous 48 hours
- had a prostate biopsy in the previous 6 weeks
- had a rectal exmination within the previous week
Sex hormones
If you have been asked to have a blood test to check your female hormones these are best checked on days 2 to 5 of your menstrual cycle (day 1 is the first day that you bleed). The only exception is a progesterone test used to investigate fertility which is done on day 21 (day 1 is the first day that you bleed).
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Harbours Medical Practice
Health Centre
Avenue Road
Cockenzie, East Lothian
EH32 0JU
Telephone: 0300 790 6244
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