Tests and Scans
Use the options below to explore medical tests and scans related to your area of interest.
Types of test and scan:
Angiography
An angiography (or cardiac catheterisation) is a test that can detect blockages or narrowing in the coronary arteries.
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.
Capsule endoscopy
Capsule endoscopy is a pill sized camera examination of the small bowel.
Cardiac electrophysiology study and catheter ablation
An electrophysiology study is a procedure to diagnose and treat an arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat.
Carotid doppler
A carotid doppler is a painless ultrasound test to measure the flow of blood through your carotid arteries.
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the large bowel (colon) using a flexible telescope.
Colorectal screening
Colorectal screening is available to asymptomatic patients with a family history of bowel cancer.
Colposcopy
If your cervical smear test indicates abnormal cells are present your consultant may recommend a colposcopy.
Cone 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
Get rapid access to a cystoscopy at our Nuffield Health Hospital's. Our experienced urologists all specialise in this diagnostic procedure.
Diagnostic endoscopy
A diagnostic endoscopy is an examination to look at your internal organs using an instrument called an endoscope.
Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound procedure to examine your heart and its function including the level of blood flow.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
An ECG (Electrocardiogram) measures the electrical activity of the heart and gives important information about the rate and regularity of beats, the size and position of the chambers and any damage to the heart.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatogram (or ERCP)
An endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatogram (or ERCP) is a procedure to look for any problems in your bile duct or pancreatic duct using a flexible tube with a camera and light at the end called an endoscope.
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.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside your sigmoid colon (last one-third of your colon) and rectum using a flexible telescope.
Gastroscopy (or gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy)
A gastroscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum using a flexible telescope.
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.
Hysteroscopy
To fully examine the inside of your uterus (womb) your consultant may recommend a hysteroscopy.
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
Liver function tests are a group of blood tests that provide information about the state of your liver.
Mole assessment
Over the past 25 years, rates of malignant melanoma in Britain have risen faster than any other common cancer.
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 screening
Many men from the age of 50 upwards experience bladder discomfort as a result of an enlarged prostate gland.
Sentinel node biopsy
Your sentinel nodes are a part of your lymph node system - the system that protects your body from infection and disease. Sentinel nodes are the first nodes that may be subject to the spread of cancer of the breast or melanoma (mole cancer).
Smear test (cervical screening)
A smear test, or cervical screening, is used to detect abnormal cells in your cervix (the entrance to your womb).
Testicular ultrasound
Also known as a testicular screen, this ultrasound can help diagnose medical conditions in the testicles.
Therapeutic Endoscopy
A therapeutic endoscopy is a procedure to treat a problem with your upper gastrointestinal tract (mouth, oesophagus, stomach and small intestine).
Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) is a diagnostic ultrasound test to look at the valves of your heart.
Zio® XT Cardiac Monitor
The Zio® XT is an external, non-invasive ECG (electrocardiogram) monitor that records your heart rhythm for up to 14 days.