Opening Times | Self Help | Contact Us | | CQC Rating Good OUR ROOMS HOW DO I...? NEWS EVENTS TRANSLATE Search HOME TESTS & RESULTS Tests and Results During the COVID-19 National Emergency we wil only be conducting urgent essential blood tests If you need a blood test you will be contacted by a member of the team and advised where to go to to have your blood test taken. You may be asked to go to the Nicholstown Surgery within the Royal South Hants Hospital Blood Tests A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to: assess your general state of health confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The child's hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken. You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS Website X-Ray An X-ray is a widely used diagnostic test to examine the inside of the body. X-rays are a very effective way of detecting problems with bones, such as fractures. They can also often identify problems with soft tissue, such as pneumonia or breast cancer. If you have a X-ray, you will be asked to lie on a table or stand against a surface so that the part of your body being X-rayed is between the X-ray tube and the photographic plate. An X-ray is usually carried out by a radiographer, a healthcare professional who specialises in using imaging technology, such as X-rays and ultrasound scanners. You can find out more about x-ray tests, how they are performed, their function and the risks by visiting the NHS website. BACK TO MAIN INDEX The NHS App Clinics & Services Test Results e-Referral Service Electronic Prescription Service Childhood Vaccinations Contraception Flu Vaccination Private Fees Summary Care Record Find NHS Services ST. MARY'S SURGERY 1 Johnson Street Southampton SO14 1LT Out-Of-Hours: 111 TELEPHONE HOUSE SURGERY 70-75 High Street Southampton SO14 2NW Out-Of-Hours: 111 FRIENDS AND FAMILY TEST The NHS want you to have the best possible experience of care. Please give your feedback. FRIENDS AND FAMILY TEST WHAT IS eCONSULT Terms of UseCookiesMedical DisclaimerAccessibility Statement © Tree View Designs Ltd 2021 We use cookies to help provide you with the best possible online experience. By using this site, you agree that we may store and access cookies on your device. Find out about our cookies. ACCEPT ALL COOKIES SHOW OPTIONS