Tests and Results

Blood tests and most X-rays are performed at Lymington New Forest Hospital.

For blood tests your doctor or nurse will provide you with a request form which you should take to Lymington New Forest hospital. You do not need an appointment for this. When you arrive at the Pathology department just take a numbered ticket from the machine. If you have been asked to have fasting blood tests, please ensure that you have nothing to eat or drink except water for 14 hours before your blood test.

Opening times:
Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:45
Friday 08:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 16:30

X-rays are by appointment only – when your doctor refers you for an X-ray she/he will explain how to book your appointment.

Other specimens for testing must be brought to the surgery before 11.30am.
Results are usually available within a few days for blood tests, and one week for X-rays. Results for some tests may take longer.

Please note, results of tests organised by Hospital Doctors do not come to the surgery. For these results you will need to contact the relevant Hospital Doctor’s secretary or wait until your next appointment with them.
Please telephone after 10.00 am for results of all tests.

• For information on what your laboratory test results mean please visit Lab Tests Online

Telephone Information
Please ring after 10.00am for results of tests or other non-urgent enquiries.