Understanding Results

Support after your health test

Understand your results and know your next step

Your health results should leave you informed, not uncertain. Learn what your report means and where to seek support.

Reading your health report

What might your results mean?

Results require context, including symptoms, history, medicines, and previous tests.

Within range

A reassuring result

A result within range is generally reassuring. However, it may not fully explain ongoing symptoms.

Borderline

A result needing context

Borderline results may reflect normal variation. Sometimes monitoring, lifestyle changes, or repeat testing helps.

Outside range

A result needing review

An abnormal result does not always confirm illness. Clinical assessment determines its importance and appropriate next steps.

When additional advice helps

Consider a medical review when:

  • A result is abnormal or borderline.
  • Your symptoms continue despite reassuring results.
  • Several results need interpreting together.
  • You need advice about monitoring or repeat testing.
  • You wish to discuss possible treatment options.
1

Read the comments

Start with the doctor’s summary and recommendations.

2

Review your symptoms

Consider whether symptoms continue or have changed.

3

Note your questions

List anything unclear before speaking with a clinician.

4

Choose suitable support

Use your NHS GP or arrange a private review.

Your next steps

A simple pathway after receiving results

You remain free to choose your usual GP or another clinician.

Review your report

Read every section, including comments and recommendations.

Follow recommended actions

Arrange advised monitoring, lifestyle changes, or further assessment.

Request clinical support

Book a consultation when personalised medical advice would help.

Optional GP Video Consultation

Discuss your results with a Dokta GP

A private GP can review your results alongside your symptoms. They can explain findings and discuss suitable next steps.

Visit the Health Results Review page

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about your results

Is a GP consultation included with my test?

Your report includes doctor-reviewed comments. A consultation is optional and booked separately.

Can I discuss my results with my NHS GP?

Yes. You can share your report with your NHS GP.

Can a Dokta GP arrange treatment?

Treatment depends on clinical assessment, suitability, and available services.

What should I prepare before my consultation?

Have your report, medicines, relevant history, symptoms, and questions available.

When to seek urgent help

This page does not replace urgent medical assessment.

Contact NHS 111 or your GP for urgent symptoms.

Call 999 immediately for life-threatening symptoms.