Tests and scans at Nuffield Health Hospitals

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How to book

Once you’ve found the test or scan you want, click ‘Find a hospital’.
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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.

Bronchoscopy

A bronchoscopy is a procedure to look for any problems inside of your airways (bronchi) and lungs using a thin, flexible instrument with a light on the end called a bronchoscope.

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.

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 Leicester Hospital 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.

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.

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.

Dermoscope

A dermoscope is a microscope like device used by dermatologists to examine individual skin lesions more closely.

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.

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.

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 Leicester 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.

Fluorescein angiography

Fluorescein angiography is a test to measure the flow of blood in the back of your eye.

Glucose breath test

Gynaecological biopsies

A small sample of cells may be taken from the lining of your womb, cervix or vagina by a gynaecologist or specialist nurse.

Histopathology

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

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

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

Over the past 25 years, rates of malignant melanoma in Britain have risen faster than any other common cancer.

Nasal Endoscopy

Nasal endoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of your nose, the back of your mouth, throat and voice box, using a thin, flexible telescope (endoscope).

Nerve conduction study

A nerve conduction study is test to access nerve damage.

Penile lesions (biopsy of)

If you have an unusual growth (lesion) or tumour on your penis your consultant may recommend taking a biopsy (sample) for analysis in a pathology lab.

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.

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 Leicester Hospital 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.