Tests and Scans
Use the options below to explore medical tests and scans related to your area of interest.
Types of test and scan:
Abnormal smears
About 1 in 20 smear tests show mild cell changes.
Colonoscopy on Teesside
If you are in need of a colonoscopy, our experienced general surgeons can provide you with rapid access to treatment and your diagnostic results at Nuffield Health Tees Hospital.
Colorectal screening
Colorectal screening is available to asymptomatic patients with a family history of bowel cancer.
Cone biopsy
A cone biopsy is performed to investigate abnormal cells in your cervix.
Cystoscopy
Get rapid access to a cystoscopy at our Nuffield Health Hospital's. Our experienced urologists all specialise in this diagnostic procedure.
Cytology
Cytology is a form of pathology that diagnoses diseases and abnormalities at a cell level using a microscope.
Diagnostic endoscopy
A diagnostic endoscopy is an examination to look at your internal organs using an instrument 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.
Gynaecological biopsies
A small sample of cells may be taken from the lining of your womb, cervix or vagina by a gynaecologist or specialist nurse.
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is a radiological test to examine your fallopian tubes for blockage or scarring.
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).
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.
Restech pH study
Restech pH study is an outpatient procedure to diagnose Laryngo-Pharyngeal Acid Reflux (where patients with acid reflux experience cough, constant clearance of throat, sore throat, croaky voice, chest symptoms, breathlessness etc.)
Smear test (cervical screening)
A smear test, or cervical screening, is used to detect abnormal cells in your cervix (the entrance to your womb).
Testicular ultrasound
Also known as a testicular screen, this ultrasound can help diagnose medical conditions in the testicles.
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.