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How we manage your test results
When will my results be released?
There are two ways your results will be made available to you.
Some results are sent automatically to MY CARE after a set time and others will be available after they have been reviewed by your care team.
The maximum times you would have to wait for automatically released results are:
- Blood and microbiology tests – after two weeks (14 days)
- Other tests – after six weeks (42 days)
Most Royal Devon blood tests will automatically release after one day.
Will all results be released?
Some test results are never released to MY CARE. Certain tests are sensitive and can only be released manually by clinicians. This is based on the type of test performed, not the result itself.
Where can I find support with my test results?
If you have further questions regarding test results or you have not received a result that you are expecting, please discuss this at your next visit, or contact your clinical care team. For more information regarding test results, we recommend the following online resource: The Royal College of Pathologists’ LabTestsOnline website.