Tests and scans
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- Once you’ve found the test or scan you want, click ‘Find a hospital’.
- Enter your location for the nearest hospital that offers that procedure.
- 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:
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 (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 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 to examine the cells and tissue in your vagina and 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.
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
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.
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
An electroencephalogram (or EEG) is a painless test to measure the activity in your brain.
Electromyography (EMG)
An electromyography is a test to measure your muscle activity at rest and during use.
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.
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.
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 Parkside 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 (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.
MRI-Ultrasound Fusion Prostate Biopsy
An MRI-Ultrasound fusion prostate biopsy combines two types of imaging to give a clearer image of the prostate in order to take biopsies and diagnose potentially cancerous cells.
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.
Prostate screening
If you’re concerned about your prostate health, screening can help assess your risk and identify any potential problems early. At Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital, prostate screening involves a range of checks carried out by specialist consultants, including blood and urine tests and a clinical assessment, to give you a clearer picture of your health.
Rectal examination under anaesthetic (or rectal EUA)
If an examination of your rectum (back passage) is too painful or your consultant needs to treat an area of your rectum, you may be given general anaesthetic.
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).
Smear test (cervical screening)
A smear test, or cervical screening, is used to detect abnormal cells in your cervix (the entrance to your womb).
STD Screening
Whether you are concerned about a specific sexual transmitted infection (STI) or simply want to check your status we offer a series of checks designed to meet your needs.
Therapeutic Endoscopy
A therapeutic endoscopy is a procedure to treat a problem with your upper gastrointestinal tract (mouth, oesophagus, stomach and small intestine).
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
An upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum using a flexible telescope. This procedure is sometimes known as a gastroscopy.
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.