Tests and scans
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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:
Bone density scanning (DEXA or DXA)
A DEXA or DXA scan, or bone density scan, is a quick, painless test that measures the strength of your bones. It uses very low dose X-rays to check how much bone mineral you have, which helps show your chance of osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and makes them more likely to break.
Cardiac MRI (CMR)
Find out what a cardiac MRI (CMR) scan involves, why it's used, how to prepare, and what happens during and after your appointment, including risks.
CT scan (or CAT scan)
A CT scan is used to produce internal cross-sectional images of the body. The images aid the detection of disease and injury, allowing effective treatment planning.
Gastrointestinal radiology
Gastrointestinal radiology uses imaging techniques (X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound) and endoscopy to diagnose and guide treatment for disorders of the digestive system.
Hysterosalpingo contrast sonography (HyCoSy)
Find out what a HyCoSy fallopian tube test involves, why it's used, how to prepare, what happens during the procedure, and the possible risks.
Mammogram (breast screening)
A mammogram is a diagnostic test used to look for any problems within the breast and surrounding tissues. At Nuffield Health some women are eligible to refer themselves for self-pay breast screening.
MRI scan
An MRI is a type of scan that creates detailed images of the inside of your body.. Your doctor or healthcare professional has recommended an MRI scan because it is the best way to make an accurate diagnosis of your condition.
Nuclear medicine
Nuclear medicine is a branch of medical imaging that uses a small amount of a radioactive substance, called a tracer, to see how your organs and tissues are working, rather than just what they look like. It's often described as showing function rather than structure, which can help spot problems before they'd show up on other types of scan.
Orthopantomogram (OPG)
Find out what an OPG dental X-ray involves, why it's used, how to prepare, what happens during and after, and the risks.
Osteoporosis screen (Bone markers)
Find out what a bone markers test involves, why it's used, how to prepare, what happens, and how it differs from a DEXA scan.
Ovarian cancer screening
Thinking about ovarian screening? Find out what it involves, who might be offered it, and what happens if you're at a higher risk of ovarian cancer.
PET-CT scan
PET-CT scan (or Position Emission Tomography Computed Tomography scan) uses X-rays and a radioactive tracer to take a detailed 3D picture inside your body. It shows areas where cells are more active than usual.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a non-invasive scan that uses sound waves to create live images from the inside of the body.
X-ray
An X-ray machine produces images of the inside of the body. It is effective in assessing bones and other dense structures within the body.