Who decides if a blood test is all clear?

Question: I went to the UK NHS docs earlier this week due to a chest infection. He took some blood tests and said ring back and I'll be told 'all clear' or 'make an appointment'. I phoned back today and was told by the receptionist: 'the doctor hasn't looked at them yet'. Should I worry that there is something abnormal that the doctor needs to see, or is it the doctor who decides if they are all clear?

I need to ring back in 2 days but don't want to panic in the meantime

Answers:
The lab' will report it's findings to the doctor who will then use his clinical judgement to interpret the results. The doctor decides!
Don't worry am sure it'll be ok

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http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/examinations/bloodsamples.htm

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