It is important that you ring reception for your results, usually about 48 hours after the test has been collected. It helps if you ring in the afternoon. When you ring in, you will be told whether you need a follow-up appointment. If you still need further information, you may need to make an appointment to discuss the result with your Doctor. Privacy laws make it illegal for us to disclose any information about a patient, even to family members, without their prior consent. If you want a family member to have access to your results, please let our receptionists know to make a note of this in your record.