Tests and Scans
Use the options below to explore medical tests and scans related to your area of interest.
Types of test and scan:
Angiography
An angiography (or cardiac catheterisation) is a test that can detect blockages or narrowing in the coronary arteries.
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
Capsule endoscopy is a pill sized camera examination of the small bowel.
Cardiac electrophysiology study and catheter ablation
An electrophysiology study is a procedure to diagnose and treat an arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat.
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the large bowel (colon) using a flexible telescope.
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.
CT calcium scoring (or cardiac calcium scoring)
CT calcium scoring is a CT scan to check for deposits or build-up of plaque on the walls of your coronary arteries (arteries that supply blood to your heart).
Cystoscopy
Get rapid access to a cystoscopy at our Nuffield Health Hospital's. Our experienced urologists all specialise in this diagnostic procedure.
Dermoscope
A dermoscope is a microscope like device used by dermatologists to examine individual skin lesions more closely.
Diagnostic endoscopy
A diagnostic endoscopy is an examination to look at your internal organs using an instrument called an endoscope.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
An ECG (Electrocardiogram) measures the electrical activity of the heart and gives important information about the rate and regularity of beats, the size and position of the chambers and any damage to the heart.
Electromyography (EMG)
An electromyography is a test to measure your muscle activity at rest and during use.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatogram (or ERCP)
An endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatogram (or ERCP) is a procedure to look for any problems in your bile duct or pancreatic duct using a flexible tube with a camera and light at the end called an endoscope.
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.
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).
Mole mapping
We provide a state of the art computer-assisted mole mapping and digital photo-dermoscopy surveillance service.
Nerve conduction study
A nerve conduction study is test to access nerve damage.
Prostate screening
Many men from the age of 50 upwards experience bladder discomfort as a result of an enlarged prostate gland.