Scans & investigations at Leeds Hospital
Find out more about a private MRI or CT scan, X-ray, ultrasound or mammogram at Yorkshire’s largest independent hospital: Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital.
- How to book your test or scan at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital
- How quickly can I have my scan appointment?
- MRI Scan costs
- CT Scan costs
- X-Ray costs
- Ultrasound costs
- Mammogram – breast imaging *temporarily unavailable due to upgrade work*
- Paediatric (children's) imaging
- Why choose Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital?
- How to find us
Why choose Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital for your diagnostic tests?
Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital's radiology team, offer a comprehensive diagnostic imaging service from CT and MRI Scan to paediatric (childrens) diagnostic imaging.
Rather than anxiously waiting for weeks or months, a rapid appointment for your scan, screen or test is arranged at your convenience and speedily followed by your test results.
These services are available to those who want to self-pay or have private medical insurance.
With new technologies becoming available all the time, and our commitment to investing in them, we can give patients the high-quality imaging and scanning facilities.
Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital Diagnostics has a nationally-networked digital imaging and data-management system, that you can rely on.
How to book your test or scan
- To book a test or scan, other than for routine mammogram screening, we will always require an imaging referral from your GP or Consultant first.
- Please email your referral document to leedsradiologyadmin@nuffieldhealth.com (this is a dedicated inbox for referrals).
- Once the referral has been received and assess by our radiology team, they can confirm the exact test / scan required, the cost and expected timescales.
Don’t have a referral?
If you don’t have an imaging referral from your GP, you can book to see a Consultant here at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital and they can refer you, if clinically required. Guideline cost for a consultation is approximately £200. To book an appointment with a Consultant, please call our Outpatient’s team on 0113 388 2067.
How quickly can I have my scan appointment?
Once your referral has been clinically assessed, we always try our best to offer appointments typically within 1 week to facilitate fast diagnosis and treatment.
Please note, apart from routine mammogram screening, you cannot self-refer for MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray. Referrals must come from a clinician such as a doctor or consultant.
MRI Scan
During a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan a large magnet, radio waves and a computer are used to take incredibly images of the relevant part of your body. MRI has become widely used because the pictures are so detailed that the Radiologist can see even tiny changes. This accuracy helps in the early detection of disease and injury, allowing effective treatment planning. Read more about a MRI scan procedure
How much does a private MRI scan cost? - Guide Prices for Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital
Prices below are a guide, exact costs can be confirmed with you once we have received and assessed your referral:
- One Area £542.00
- Two Areas £722.00
- Three Areas £902.00
- Four areas £1084.00
For some MRI scans a contrast agent (a type of dye) may be required at an additional cost of approximately £150.00. This is used to help give the Consultant clearer images.
Next step: How to book your MRI Scan at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital
CT Scan
A CT Scan stands for Computerised Tomography. It’s a scan which uses X-rays to take images of the body. It uses a computer to create ‘slices’ (cross sections) of the body and internal organs. Read more about the CT Scan procedure.
How much does a private CT scan cost? - Guide Prices for Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital
Prices below are a guide, exact costs can be confirmed with you once we have received and assessed your referral.
- One Area £839.00
- Four Areas £1651.00
- Two Areas £1049.00
- Three Areas £1320.00
The ‘areas’ are the number of body parts that need scanning. As a guide: foot and ankle: are two areas. The exact number of areas that need to be scanned can be determined once we have received and assessed your referral.
For some CT scans a contrast agent (X-ray dye) may be required at an additional cost of approximately £150.00. This is used to help give the doctor clearer images.
Next step: How to book your CT Scan at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital
X-ray
An X-ray machine uses extremely low levels of radiation which passes through the body to produce an image on a detector. The images are then used to show bone and some soft tissue in an area specified by a healthcare professional. Read more about going for an X-ray.
How much does a private X-Ray cost? - Guide Prices for Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital
Prices below are a guide, exact costs can be confirmed with you once we have received and assessed your referral.
- Starting cost £130.00 range to £350.00 per area
Next step: How to book your X-ray at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital
Ultrasound
An ultrasound scan uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of the interior of the human body. These images are displayed on a monitor and can then be stored electronically. Read more about an Ultrasound procedure.
How much does a private Ultrasound cost? Guide Prices for Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital
Prices below are a guide, exact costs can be confirmed with you once we have received and assessed your referral.
- Starting cost for Ultrasound: £250.00 ranging to £700.00 per area
The ‘areas’ are the number of body parts that need an ultrasound. As a guide: foot and ankle: are two areas.
The exact number of areas that need to be scanned can be determined once we have received and assessed your referral. Please note we do not offer pregnancy ultrasounds.
Next step: How to book your Ultrasound at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital
Mammogram - Breast imaging
**June 2022 update - breast imaging service unavailable due to upgrade work**
As part of our commitment to continuously invest in our patient services and facilities, our breast imaging equipment is currently being upgraded over the summer. Whilst we go through this upgrade, same day mammography not currently available whilst equipment is upgraded.
Other aspects of the breast clinic service are unaffected and any mammograms required will be arranged by Mr Turton at an alternative local hospital.
How to access private breast imaging at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital depends on your symptoms:
- If you are asymptomatic (not showing any new or concerning changes to the breasts) you or your GP can refer you for a routine screening mammogram. For costs and to arrange this appointment please call 0345 230 2040*.
- If you are concerned about any changes to your breasts you can book an appointment direct with the Rapid Access Breast Clinic at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital on: 0113 388 2008* or 0113 388 2067* (lines are open during office hours).
You will be offered an appointment with our specialist Breast Consultant Mr Philip Turton for a consultation.
If clinically required, you will be referred directly to radiology for any recommended tests. The team will be able to confirm your diagnostic costs once you’ve had your initial consultation with Mr Turton, who will ascertain the exact diagnostics you will need based on your symptoms.
*Breast imaging is not booked through our Radiology team, please use these specific numbers to access this service.
Paediatric diagnostic imaging
We offer diagnostic imaging services for children at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital.
To find out more about our scans and test services for your child, please contact 0113 388 2037 for details. More about paediatric services at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital.
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