Tests and scans at Nuffield Health Hospitals

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You’ll need a referral from a medical professional before you can book. Once you have one, email it to your chosen hospital’s radiology department and they’ll be in touch to book your appointment and confirm the price. You can find their email on the hospital’s page in the contact information section.

Types of test and scan:

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) scan

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) scan will help you find out if you have any widening (aortic aneurysm) of your abdominal aorta.

Angiography

Find out what angiography involves, how to prepare, what happens during and after the test, and the possible risks and benefits explained clearly.

Capsule endoscopy of the small bowel

A capsule endoscopy uses a pill-sized camera to examine your small intestine, an area that's difficult to reach with a standard endoscope, helping diagnose or monitor bowel conditions. At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, our gastroenterologists are experienced at performing capsule endoscopies, offering personalised care, modern techniques and clear guidance at every step.

Cardiac electrophysiology study and catheter ablation

An electrophysiology study is a procedure to diagnose and treat an arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat.

Cardiac event monitor

A cardiac event monitor, also called a cardiac event recorder, is a small device you wear or carry that records your heart's electrical activity, in the same way as an ECG (electrocardiogram), but over a much longer period, usually for a few days, or sometimes up to a month.

Carotid Doppler (Carotid Ultrasound)

Find out what a carotid Doppler scan involves, why it's used, how to prepare, what happens during and after, and what your results could mean.

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is a procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera to examine the lining of the large bowel, including the colon and rectum. If you're experiencing symptoms such as abdominal pain, rectal bleeding or changes in bowel habits, a colonoscopy at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital can help identify the cause and support early diagnosis of bowel conditions.

Colposcopy

Find out what a colposcopy involves, why it's used, how to prepare, what happens during and after, and what your results could mean for you.

Cone biopsy (cervical biopsy)

Find out what a cone biopsy involves, why it's used, how to prepare, what happens during and after, and the possible risks involved for you.

CT calcium scoring (or cardiac calcium scoring)

CT calcium scoring is a CT scan to check for deposits or build-up of plaque on the walls of your coronary arteries (arteries that supply blood to your heart).

Cystoscopy in Bournemouth

A cystoscopy examines the inside of your bladder and urethra tube using a special instrument called a 'cystoscope'. At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital we can provide you with rapid access to a diagnostic cystoscopy performed by our leading urologists.

Cytology

Find out what a cytology test involves, why doctors might request one, how samples are taken, what happens afterwards, and what your results could mean.

Diagnostic endoscopy

A diagnostic endoscopy is an examination to look at your internal organs using an instrument called an endoscope.

Echocardiogram

Find out what an echocardiogram (echo) involves, why you might need one, the different types, what happens during the scan, and possible risks

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Find out what an ECG (electrocardiogram) checks, why you might need one, the different types, what happens during the test, and possible risks.

Endoscopic ultrasound

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a highly specialised investigation combining two types of tests - endoscopy and ultrasound.

Excisional biopsy

Find out what an excisional biopsy involves, how to prepare, what happens during the procedure, and the possible risks and recovery time afterwards.

Family history screening

Find out what family history screening for cancer involves, when it's offered, what happens at your appointment, and what your results could mean.

Fine needle biopsy

Find out what a fine needle biopsy involves, why it's used, how to prepare, what happens during and after the test, and the possible risks explained.

Flexible sigmoidoscopy

If you're experiencing changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain or rectal bleeding, the specialists at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital offer flexible sigmoidoscopy to investigate your symptoms and identify the underlying cause. This diagnostic procedure examines the lower bowel and can support the early diagnosis of bowel cancer.

Gastroscopy (gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy)

A gastroscopy (GI endoscopy) is a procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera to examine your oesophagus (gullet), stomach and the first part of your small intestine. At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, gastroscopy can help diagnose the cause of symptoms such as persistent indigestion, acid reflux, difficulty swallowing and unexplained stomach pain, as well as identify a range of upper digestive conditions and enable biopsies to be taken when needed.

Glucose breath test (hydrogen breath test)

A glucose breath test, also called a hydrogen breath test, checks how well your gut digests sugar by measuring the gases in your breath. You drink a sugary solution, usually containing glucose, and then breathe into a device at set intervals over the next couple of hours.

Gynaecological biopsies

A gynaecological biopsy is a term for tests that take a small sample of tissue or cells from part of the female reproductive system to check under a microscope. The most common is an endometrial (womb) biopsy, which takes a sample from the lining of the womb.

Histopathology

Histopathology is the study of diseased tissue, using a microscope, to help diagnose your condition. A doctor called a histopathologist examines a sample of tissue, usually taken during a biopsy or an operation, and writes a report describing what they find.

Hysteroscopy

Find out what a hysteroscopy involves, including why it's used, how to prepare, what happens during the test, and the possible risks and benefits.

Larynx diagnostic endoscopy (or laryngoscopy)

If you experience chronic (long term) laryngitis, difficulty swallowing or throat pain your consultant may recommend a larynx diagnostic endoscopy (laryngoscopy).

Liver biopsy

A liver biopsy is a procedure where a doctor takes a small sample of tissue from your liver, usually with a special needle. A pathologist (a doctor who examines tissue samples) then looks at the sample under a microscope to check for signs of liver damage or disease.

Liver function tests

Find out what liver function tests measure, why you might need one, how to prepare, what happens, and what the results can and can't tell you.

Mole assessment

A mole assessment is when a doctor, nurse or trained specialist examines a mole, or several moles, on your skin to check for any signs that could suggest skin cancer. They may look at the mole with the naked eye or use a magnifying tool called a dermatoscope to see it in more detail.