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General Ultrasound

Diagnostic ultrasound across the abdomen, pelvis, neck, soft tissues, joints and blood vessels, performed and reported by consultants and accredited sonographers.

Illustration of a body map showing the areas we scan: neck, abdomen, pelvis and joints, alongside a Doppler blood-flow trace

Abdomen, pelvis, neck, soft tissues, joints and vascular studies under one roof.

Abdominal Ultrasound

Examines the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas, spleen, kidneys and the major abdominal blood vessels.

Read the full guide to this scan

Commonly requested for

  • Upper abdominal pain
  • Suspected gallstones
  • Abnormal liver blood tests
  • Unexplained bloating or weight loss

How to prepare

Nothing to eat for 6 hours before the appointment. You may drink small amounts of water and should take any regular medication as normal.

Pelvic Ultrasound

Assesses the uterus, ovaries and bladder, or the prostate and bladder, depending on your anatomy.

Read the full guide to this scan

Commonly requested for

  • Pelvic pain
  • Heavy or irregular periods
  • Suspected fibroids or ovarian cysts
  • Urinary symptoms

How to prepare

Attend with a comfortably full bladder. Drink one litre of water in the hour before your appointment and do not empty your bladder.

Abdomen & Pelvis Ultrasound

Both examinations in a single appointment, covering the upper abdominal organs and the pelvic organs together.

Read the full guide to this scan

Commonly requested for

  • Generalised abdominal pain
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Investigation across both regions
  • GP request for a combined study

How to prepare

Nothing to eat for 6 hours beforehand, then drink one litre of water in the hour before your appointment and do not empty your bladder. The two requirements work together: fasting clears the upper abdomen, a full bladder opens up the pelvis.

Thyroid Ultrasound

Images the thyroid gland, salivary glands and the lymph nodes of the neck.

Read the full guide to this scan

Commonly requested for

  • Palpable neck lump
  • Thyroid nodule follow-up
  • Abnormal thyroid function tests
  • Persistent hoarseness

How to prepare

No preparation required. Please avoid wearing a necklace or a high-necked top.

Renal & Urinary Tract Ultrasound

Examines both kidneys, the ureters where visible, and the bladder before and after voiding.

Read the full guide to this scan

Commonly requested for

  • Recurrent urinary infections
  • Blood in the urine
  • Suspected kidney stones
  • Impaired kidney function

How to prepare

Attend with a comfortably full bladder. Drink one litre of water in the hour before your appointment.

Soft Tissue Ultrasound (Lump & Bump)

Characterises lumps and swellings anywhere in the superficial soft tissues.

Read the full guide to this scan

Commonly requested for

  • Lump under the skin
  • Suspected lipoma or cyst
  • Localised swelling
  • Post-injury assessment

How to prepare

No preparation required. Please be able to expose the area being examined.

Breast Ultrasound – Targeted

Ultrasound assessment of a specific breast or axillary symptom, including palpable lumps, focal pain or other localised abnormalities.

Read the full guide to this scan

Commonly requested for

  • Palpable breast lump
  • Lump or swelling in the armpit
  • Focal breast pain
  • Localised skin or nipple change

How to prepare

No preparation required. Wear a two-piece outfit so you only need to undress from the waist up, and avoid deodorant, talc or creams on the breast and armpit on the day.

Breast Ultrasound – Bilateral

Ultrasound examination of both breasts for assessment of breast tissue and clinically relevant abnormalities.

Read the full guide to this scan

Commonly requested for

  • Routine or screening breast assessment
  • Dense breast tissue
  • Symptoms affecting both breasts
  • Follow-up of known cysts or benign findings

How to prepare

No preparation required. Wear a two-piece outfit so you only need to undress from the waist up, and avoid deodorant, talc or creams on the breasts and armpits on the day. Bring any previous breast imaging reports if you have them.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound

Dynamic assessment of tendons, muscles, ligaments, bursae and joints, examined in movement, which is something a static scan cannot show.

Read the full guide to this scan

Commonly requested for

  • Shoulder pain or suspected rotator cuff tear
  • Tennis or golfer's elbow
  • Achilles or plantar fascia pain
  • Sports injury

How to prepare

No preparation required. Wear loose clothing that allows access to the area concerned.

Doppler Ultrasound

Measures blood flow through arteries and veins, including carotid, peripheral arterial and renal studies.

Read the full guide to this scan

Commonly requested for

  • Carotid artery assessment
  • Poor circulation in the legs
  • Suspected arterial narrowing
  • Follow-up of a known vascular problem

How to prepare

No preparation required. Please wear clothing that allows the limb or neck to be exposed.

DVT / Venous Doppler

A focused examination of the deep and superficial veins of the leg, looking for clot and assessing valve function.

Read the full guide to this scan

Commonly requested for

  • Suspected deep vein thrombosis
  • Painful or swollen calf
  • Varicose veins
  • Leg swelling after surgery or travel

How to prepare

No preparation required. Please wear clothing that allows the whole leg to be exposed. If you have a suspected DVT, contact your GP or an emergency department as well as booking with us, because a clot needs treating urgently.

Not sure which scan you need? Describe your symptoms on the enquiry form or call the clinic and we will advise. If ultrasound is not the right test for your symptoms we will say so, and point you back to your GP rather than sell you a scan that will not help.

Book a general ultrasound

Send an enquiry with the scan you need and we will come back to you with the next available appointments.