Tests and scans
Find out about our popular procedures
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How to book
- 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:
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera to examine the inner lining of the whole large bowel, including the rectum and colon. It is used to investigate symptoms such as abdominal pain, rectal bleeding or changes in bowel habit, and to identify ulcers, polyps, inflammation or tumours, with biopsies and polyp removal possible during the same procedure.
Colposcopy
Find out what a colposcopy involves, why it's used, how to prepare, what happens during and after, 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.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy at The Holly Hospital
A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera to examine the lining of the rectum and the lower part of the colon, sending live images to a screen. It is commonly used to investigate symptoms such as unexplained rectal bleeding or to monitor conditions like inflammatory bowel disease.
Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) at The Holly Hospital
Find out what a gastroscopy involves, why it's used, how to prepare, what happens during the test, and the possible risks and results.