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

An angiography (or cardiac catheterisation) is a test that can detect blockages or narrowing in the coronary arteries.

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.

Carotid Doppler (carotid ultrasound)

A carotid doppler, also known as a carotid duplex or carotid ultrasound, is a painless ultrasound test to measure the flow of blood through your carotid arteries.

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

If your cervical smear test indicates abnormal cells are present your consultant may recommend a colposcopy to examine the cells and tissue in your vagina and cervix.

Cone biopsy (cervical biopsy)

A cone biopsy is performed to investigate abnormal cells in your cervix.

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

Cytology is a form of pathology that diagnoses diseases and abnormalities at a cell level using a microscope.

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.

Event monitor

If a normal ECG does not reveal any problems your consultant may recommend measuring your heart activity over 24 hours, 48 hours or 7 days using an event monitor.

Excisional biopsy

An excisional biopsy may be done if a needle biopsy can not be used, or if a needle biopsy does not give a definite result.

Family history screening

Family history screening may be done for a number of reasons including a family history of cancers or heart disease.

Fine needle biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure to remove and examine a sample of tissue from a lump or suspicious area of the body.

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

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.