Tests and Scans
Use the options below to explore medical tests and scans related to your area of interest.
Types of test and scan:
Colonoscopy in York
Are you in need of quick access to a colonoscopy? At Nuffield Health York Hospital our expert endoscopists regularly perform colonoscopies and you can expect to receive your results as quickly as possible.
Colposcopy in York
If you have had a smear test and the results displayed some abnormal results, your consultant may recommend a colposcopy at Nuffield Health York Hospital to investigate your abnormality or health concerns further.
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.
Event monitor
If a normal ECG does not reveal any problems your consultant may recommend measuring your heart activity over 24 hours, 48 hours or 7 days using an event monitor.
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).
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.
Skin Prick Testing
Skin prick allergy testing scratches the skin and a small amount of the allergens are placed on you.
Smear test (cervical screening)
A smear test, or cervical screening, is used to detect abnormal cells in your cervix (the entrance to your womb).
STD Screening
Whether you are concerned about a specific sexual transmitted infection (STI) or simply want to check your status we offer a series of checks designed to meet your needs.
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.