Test Results

Pathology Tests
Please pick up the relevant form at reception if your doctor has arranged some tests for you.Your local pathology laboratory:

‍Pathology Laboratory
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Lindley
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 3EA

Both the out-patient phlebotomy service and the pathology laboratories are in the sub-basement of the hospital (Huddersfield Royal Infirmary) and can be found by entering the hospital via the main entrance, turning left through the cafeteria into the corridor and taking the lift to level “sub-basement.”

The opening hours for blood tests at HRI are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm by appointment only (01484 355765). It is advisable to ring for appointments in the afternoon when the department is quieter and staff are available to answer the telephone.

For Child blood test appointments under the age of 10 or those with additional needs up to the age of 16 contact:
Acre Mills (Huddersfield) on 01484 343210 or Calderdale Royal Hospital on 01422 224374

‍Please note the pathology laboratory is closed on Bank Holidays.‍

‍Approximate time taken for results to return back to Practice:
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‍• Vaginal Swab - 3 working days
• Mid-stream urine - 4 working days
• Blood Tests - 5 working days
• General swabs & Stool specimens - 7 working days
• X-Rays - 10-14 working days
• Cervical smears - 3-5 weeks                                                          

We only contact you should the doctor require you to come into the surgery to discuss your test results once they have been returned.