NCUK Virtual Patient Handbook

Getting your results - Explained

As much as we’d all like test results straight after a test, it takes time. As a rough guide: BLOOD TEST RESULTS - may be available within hours, but can take up to 8 weeks - depending on the test undertaken. SCOPE & SCAN RESULTS - may be available within hours (especially in an emergency situation) or may take up to 3-4 weeks. HISTOPATHOLOGY RESULTS - results from sampling (e.g. a biopsy) and/or surgery may be available within a few days, but can take up to 3-4 weeks to complete, especially if additional tests are required to confirm diagnosis.

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