Tests and scans at Nuffield Health Hospitals

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How to book

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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.

Barium Meal or Enema

Organs such as your stomach or bowel do not show up very well on a normal X-ray. To closely examine these areas on an X-ray, your consultant may recommend a barium meal or enema.

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 Cardiff and Vale Hospital, our gastroenterologists are experienced at performing capsule endoscopies, offering personalised care, modern techniques and clear guidance at every step.

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.

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 Cardiff and Vale Hospitals can help identify the cause and support early diagnosis of bowel conditions.

Colorectal Screening (Bowel Cancer Screening)

Find out what colorectal (bowel cancer) screening involves, who it's for, how to do the home test, and what your results could mean for you.

Cystoscopy

Find out what a cystoscopy involves, why you might need one, how to prepare, what happens during the test, and the possible side effects to expect.

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.

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.

Electromyography (EMG)

Find out what an EMG (electromyography) test checks, why you might need one, how to prepare, what happens during the test, and what to expect afterwards.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatogram (or ERCP)

Find out what an ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography) involves, why you might need one, how to prepare, and the possible risks.

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.

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 Cardiff and Vale 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 Cardiff and Vale Hospitals, 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.

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.

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

Understand what a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) involves, from preparing for your appointment to recovery, results and the possible risks and benefits.

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.

Image guided aspiration and biopsy

Find out what image-guided aspiration and biopsy involves, including why it's used, how to prepare, what to expect, 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 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.

Nerve conduction study

Find out what a nerve conduction study involves, why it's used, how to prepare, what happens during and after, and the risks.

Penile lesion biopsy

A biopsy of a penile lesion is when a doctor removes a small sample of an unusual growth, lump or patch of skin on your penis so it can be examined in a laboratory. This helps them find out exactly what the lesion is and whether it needs treatment.

Prostate Cancer Screening Services

Wondering about prostate cancer screening? Find out who can have it, what the PSA test involves, and the benefits and risks involved in testing.

Pulmonary function test

Having a pulmonary function test? Find out why it's done, how to prepare, what happens during the test, and the possible risks that can occur.

Rectal examination under anaesthetic (EUA)

If rectal pain, bleeding, lumps or changes in your bowel habits are causing concern, a rectal EUA at Nuffield Health Cardiff and Vale Hospitals can help identify the cause. Our experienced colorectal specialists use this procedure to assess rectal and anal conditions in detail and guide the most appropriate treatment plan for you.