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Scan Only Health Check
Our first line health profiles are specifically tailored to provide a picture of how various aspects of the body is looking, functioning and performing.
- Detect problems before they become troubles.
- Instant Results Summary*
- Our health checks are performed by qualified experts.
- No GP referral Required
*written ultrasound report within 24 hours
What is the objective of this scan?
By using ultrasound we will evaluate & assess the health of the major abdominal and pelvic organs:
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
- Biliary Tree
- Kidneys
- Spleen
- Pelvis
- Uterus
- Ovaries
- Endometrium (lining of womb)
- Bladder
- Bladder Functional Assessment
Possible reasons for this scan include:
This scan is performed for a wide range of reasons some of which include:
- Pain
- Bloating
- Abnormal Blood Tests
- GP / Doctor / Other Referral
- Assess for growths or structural changes
- Vomiting
- Discomfort
- Gallstones
- Fatty Liver
- Inflammation
Transvaginal scanning is included if necessary.
What is included with this scan?
A written ultrasound report of the examination including any measurements within 24 hours after your appointment.
Why choose us?
We pride ourselves on providing the best quality service we can which is why we are trusted by GP’s, doctors, physiotherapists, midwives and many other healthcare professionals.
Our mission of better quality healthcare for everyone sets us apart from the vast majority of other clinics and is the main reason why we are amongst the few diagnostic clinics to not only be approved by but also provide services to the NHS and thus the general public. This also means that unlike many other clinics we have additional strict quality control measures which we must adhere to meaning you are in safe hands with us and our team.
Who will I see?
You will be seen by a healthcare professional who specialises in clinical medical ultrasound. Unlike other diagnostic tests which produce results for analysis, ultrasound imaging is “real- time” therefore the quality of the scan being performed is the basis of the information you take away and heavily depends upon the expertise, experience and skill of the healthcare professional scanning you. This is an important point which is often overlooked by many people when deciding where to go, therefore you can be reassured that at Ultrasound scan clinic at St Mary’s Medical Centre you will always be seen by an expert who has vast expertise and experience in the field of medical ultrasound.
How do I prepare for this scan?
- A full bladder is required – Please drink 1 litre of fluid approximately 1 - 1.5 hours before your scheduled appointment and please try your best not to empty your bladder before the examination.
- You will need to have been fasting from food for at least 6 hours prior to having this scan, however you may drink clear fluids such as water.
- If you are diabetic then maintain your normal food intake but try your best to avoid fatty or dairy products for at least 6 hours prior to having the scan.
- Internal scanning may be required with your approval.
- You may maintain your normal medication
Ultrasound: Background
An ultrasound scan is a painless test that provides images of the inside of the body by using high-frequency sound waves. These sound waves are at a frequency which cannot be heard by the human ear but when they bounce off different parts of the body, create echoes that are picked up by the probe and turned into a moving image.
Unlike other scans such as MRI and CT, ultrasound does not involve radiation and is in real-time i.e. live imaging and is not static i.e. still pictures. This live information is interpreted and is used as the basis of the subsequent diagnostic report.
Many kinds of ultrasound scans can be performed as ultrasound has numerous applications in healthcare and are ultimately beneficial to us if used in the right context by a competent body or person. However, as with any test, ultrasound scans have limitations some of which are generic to all scans such as not being able to visualise bone clearly or scan specific and therefore may not be suitable in certain situations and like any test cannot diagnose every problem.
For further information about ultrasound please click here.
Please note
- We will require details of your GP / Health Care Professional, which may be requested before or at the time of the scan.
- This scan requires access to the area of interest; therefore, it is recommended to wear loose clothing to facilitate this process.
- Study images may be available at an additional charge – more information and to request this can be found by clicking here.
- All our first line ultrasound scans are optional. You must be at least 16 years old and you should have no existing medical condition or treatment pending that relates to the scan you are booking. If you are in any doubt about having any type of scan, you should consult your GP.
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