Tests and Scans

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Abnormal smears

About 1 in 20 smear tests show mild cell changes.

Bronchoscopy

A bronchoscopy is a procedure to look for any problems inside of your airways (bronchi) and lungs using a thin, flexible instrument with a light on the end called a bronchoscope.

Capsule Endoscopy at Hereford Hospital

Capsule endoscopy is a pill sized camera examination of the small bowel.

Colonoscopy in Hereford

A colonoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the large bowel (colon) using a flexible telescope.

Colorectal screening

Colorectal screening is available to asymptomatic patients with a family history of bowel cancer.

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.

Diagnostic endoscopy

A diagnostic endoscopy is an examination to look at your internal organs using an instrument called an endoscope.

Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram is an ultrasound procedure to examine your heart and its function including the level of blood flow.

Endoscopic ultrasound

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a highly specialised investigation combining two types of tests - endoscopy and ultrasound.

Excisional biopsy

An excisional biopsy may be done if a needle biopsy can not be used, or if a needle biopsy does not give a definite result.

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.

Hysteroscopy

To fully examine the inside of your uterus (womb) your consultant may recommend a hysteroscopy.

Larynx diagnostic endoscopy (or laryngoscopy)

If you experience chronic (long term) laryngitis, difficulty swallowing or throat pain your consultant may recommend a larynx diagnostic endoscopy (laryngoscopy).

Liver function tests

Liver function tests are a group of blood tests that provide information about the state of your liver.

Mole assessment

Over the past 25 years, rates of malignant melanoma in Britain have risen faster than any other common cancer.

Penile lesions (biopsy of)

If you have an unusual growth (lesion) or tumour on your penis your consultant may recommend taking a biopsy (sample) for analysis in a pathology lab.

Prostate screening

Many men from the age of 50 upwards experience bladder discomfort as a result of an enlarged prostate gland.

Rectal examination under anaesthetic (or rectal EUA)

If an examination of your rectum (back passage) is too painful or your consultant needs to treat an area of your rectum, you may be given general anaesthetic.

Smear test (cervical screening)

A smear test, or cervical screening, is used to detect abnormal cells in your cervix (the entrance to your womb).

Therapeutic Endoscopy

A therapeutic endoscopy is a procedure to treat a problem with your upper gastrointestinal tract (mouth, oesophagus, stomach and small intestine).

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

An upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum using a flexible telescope. This procedure is sometimes known as a gastroscopy.