Other Medical Scans
Listed underneath is more information about each scan, the price, approximate appointment length and preparation needed prior to the scan:
1) Female Pelvic Scan- Gynaecological Ultrasound (Pelvis, ovaries and uterus)
| Information |
Price* |
Appointment Length (apprx.) |
Preparation |
| This scan is primarily done to :
assess the cause of pain in the lower abdomen, vaginal bleeding and fertility problems and
the assessment of ovarian problems such as Cysts, Ovarian Masses and Endometriomas. |
£110 |
30 mins |
Drink at least a litre of fluid one hour before the procedure. |
2) Transvaginal Scan – Gynaecological Ultrasound (Scan of the cervix, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes- subject to visibility, the endometrial lining and surrounding areas).
| Information |
Price* |
Appointment Length (apprx.) |
Preparation |
| This scan is primarily used as a diagnostic tool to:
Exclude ectopic pregnancy
Scan for endometrial pathology (e.g. polyps and hyperplasia)
Exclude any pelvic pathology in instances of infertility. |
£110 |
30 mins |
Patient should come with empty bladder. |
3) Upper Abdominal Scan –Ultrasound scan of the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, spleen and abdominal aorta.
| Information |
Price* |
Appointment Length (apprx.) |
Preparation |
| This scan assesses the size, shape, outline and echo pattern of various abdominal organs. We are able to pick up and detect different disease processes such as kidney stones, pancreatic lesions or cysts, hepatic cysts, gallbladder disease polyps, gallstones and gallbladder inflammation and many other diseases. |
£110 |
30 mins |
Do not eat or drink for 8 hours prior to scan. |
4) Renal Ultrasound –Ultrasound of the kidney (this scan also includes an ultrasound scan of the prostate in male patients)
| Information |
Price* |
Appointment Length (apprx.) |
Preparation |
| This scan of the kidneys and bladder is done to :
assess how well the bladder empties after passing urine.
check kidneys for kidneys for hydronephrosis, polycystic kidney disease and renal tumours or injuries.
assess the bladder for causes of haematuria or urine retention |
£110 |
30 mins |
Drink at least a litre of fluid one hour before the procedure. |
5) Thyroid Scan –Ultrasound of the Thyroid
| Information |
Price* |
Appointment Length (apprx.) |
Preparation |
| The ultrasound of the thyroid will detect any swelling or cysts. |
£110.00 |
30 mins |
None |
6) Vascular (Blood vessels) Scan -Various Vascular Ultrasounds
| Information |
Price* |
Appointment Length (apprx.) |
Preparation |
| (a)Scan of the carotid (neck) arteries for hardening of arteries |
£130 |
30 mins |
None |
| (b)Scan of the abdominal aorta for aneurysm |
£130 |
30 mins |
None |
| (c)Scan of the deep veins for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) |
£130 |
30 mins |
None |
7) Musculoskeletal Scan
| Information |
Price* |
Appointment Length (apprx.) |
Preparation |
| (a)Ultrasound Scan of the shoulders: This is primarily useful in the investigation of pain, trauma, tendon tears, osteoarthritis, swollen joints and sports injuries. |
£140 |
30 mins-45mins |
None |
| (b)Ultrasound Scan of the wrists: This is primarily useful in the investigation of pain, trauma, tendon tears, osteoarthritis, swollen joints and sports injuries. |
£140 |
30 mins-45 mins |
None |
| (c)Ultrasound scan of the ankles: This is primarily useful in the investigation of pain, trauma, tendon tears, osteoarthritis, swollen joints and sports injuries. |
£140 |
30 mins-45 mins |
None |
| (d)Ultrasound scan of the hands: This is primarily useful in the investigation of pain, trauma, tendon tears, osteoarthritis, swollen joints and sports injuries. |
£140 |
30 mins-45 mins |
None |
| (e)Ultrasound scan of the feet: This is primarily useful in the investigation of pain, trauma, tendon tears, osteoarthritis, swollen joints and sports injuries. |
£140 |
30 mins-45 mins |
None |
| (f)Ultrasound scan of the knee: This is primarily useful in the investigation of pain, trauma, tendon tears, osteoarthritis, swollen joints and sports injuries. |
£140 |
30 mins-45 mins |
None |
| (g)Ultrasound scan of the hip joints: This is primarily useful in the investigation of pain, trauma, tendon tears, osteoarthritis, swollen joints and sports injuries. |
£140 |
30 mins- 45 mins |
None |
8) Male Pelvic Scan –Male
| Information |
Price* |
Appointment Length (apprx.) |
Preparation |
| This scan is useful to assess prostate size to rule out Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(BPH) and other pathologies |
£110 |
30 mins |
Drink at least a litre of fluid one hour before the procedure. |
9) Testicular Ultrasound-Ultrasound scan of the testicles
| Information |
Price* |
Appointment Length (apprx.) |
Preparation |
| This scan helps to detect problems such as cysts, hydrocele, lesions/masses, spermatocele and epididymorchitis. |
£110 |
30 mins |
None |
Please note that the above ultrasound scan list is not exhaustive and should you need a scan not listed above please ring us on: 02084705777 for more information or send us an email on info@ogmahealth.com
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