Tests and scans
Types of test and scan:
Colonoscopy in Tunbridge Wells
At Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital, our team of expert endoscopists have access to the latest technology, so that they can make a comprehensive diagnosis.
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.
Cystoscopy
Get rapid access to a cystoscopy at our Nuffield Health Hospital's. Our experienced urologists all specialise in this diagnostic procedure.
Endoscopy
An endoscopy is a medical procedure in which an instrument (an endoscope, or ‘scope’) is introduced into the body to gain a view of internal structures and organs.
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.
Virtual colonoscopy
Virtual colonoscopy, also known as a CT colonoscopy is a diagnostic technique that examines the large bowel (colon) and rectum.