The International Ultrasound Services in London offers private abdominal ultrasound scans. An abdominal ultrasound is a safe and painless scan that uses sound waves to create images of the organs and structures in your abdomen.
It's used to help diagnose the cause of symptoms like pain, swelling, or bloating and can detect a wide range of conditions affecting your organs, including the liver, kidneys, gallbladder, and pancreas.
Patients receive same-day results without a GP referral. The scan costs £149, and you will receive same-day results without a GP referral. Preparation involves a 4-hour fast.
What is a Private Abdominal ultrasound scan?
A private abdominal ultrasound scan is a medical imaging procedure performed in a private healthcare setting instead of a public healthcare facility. It is exactly the same procedure as an abdominal ultrasound scan you would get via the NHS, but you pay for it directly or through your private health insurance, which means you can get it done quicker and at a time that suits you.
What is the cost of an abdominal ultrasound scan?
The cost of a private abdominal ultrasound in London is £149 in our clinic.
What are the advantages of going private in London?
According to our patients, the most common reason our patients choose to a private abdominal ultrasound in our clinic is that they do not want to wait 6+ weeks for an NHS scan.
Other reasons include our convenient out-of-hours and weekend scanning times and more detailed explanations. We offer longer appointments and, therefore, more one-on-one time with the sonographer to discuss the results.
What you should know before you book your Private Abdominal Ultrasound:
- Diagnostic investigation of the Liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys and spleen
- Confirm pathology within the Upper Abdomen
- General Reassurance
- No GP referral is required
- Same time results to take away
- Fully qualified, experienced NHS sonographers
- At least 4 hrs of fasting is required.
- Same-day appointments are usually available.
- Only £149
- Book Online or over the phone
- Easily accessible London location
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What is an Ultrasound of the Abdomen?
What organs does the abdominal scan looks at?
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
- Spleen.
- Kidneys
- Abdominal aorta
What are the most common reasons for undergoing an abdominal ultrasound scan?
The abdominal scan is one of the most common ultrasound investigations performed. From our private practice as well as NHS experience, the most common reasons for doctors requesting an ultrasound of the abdomen are:
- To find and diagnose the reasons for symptoms such as Abdominal pain, bloating, Abnormal liver function tests, fatty liver
- Another reason is to monitor existing conditions such as liver disease (HBV, fatty liver), surveillance of known liver lesions such as haemangiomas and gallbladder polyps.Â
- Confirmation or clarification of abnormalities seen with other imaging modalities such as CT, X-ray, and MRI.
What diseases can an abdominal ultrasound detect?
The abdominal scan can detect a large range of abnormalities repated to the abdominal organs such as : Cancers, Liver disease, Polyps, Cysts, Gallstones, Fatty Liver and Liver Cirrhosis
What is included with the private ultrasound tests?
- Diagnostic report with images and, if needed, a follow-up recommendation.
How to Prepare for the Abdominal Ultrasound scans?
For this private ultrasound scanning, you are required to fast for at least 4 hours (if you are diabetic, you may have a sugary supplement if needed). Clear fluids, for example, water, are allowed.
How to Prepare for the Private Abdominal Ultrasound scans:
The preparation for this type of procedure is to fast for at least 4 hours (if you are diabetic, you may have a sugary supplement if needed). Clear fluids, such as water, are allowed.
What to expect during the transabdominal ultrasound imaging?
During the consultation, our sonographer will explain the examination procedure.
You will be asked to lie on your back and expose your upper abdomen.
A small amount of water-based gel will be applied to your skin. The gel will help the transducer to make good contact with the skin. The ultrasound transducer will be placed on the body and will be moved in different directions over the area of interest to obtain the required information/ultrasound images.
There is usually no discomfort from pressure as the transducer or probe, as otherwise known, is pressed against the area being examined. However, if scanning is performed over an area of tenderness, you may feel pressure or minor discomfort from the transducer.
Once the imaging is completed, the clear gel will be wiped off your skin. Any portions that are not wiped off will dry quickly. The gel does not usually stain or discolour clothing.
This examination is usually completed within 10-20 minutes. You should be able to resume your normal activities immediately.
Where can I get a private abdominal ultrasound scan?
You can get a private abdominal scan at International Ultrasound Servics in London.
Clinic Address:
International Ultrasound Services
5a Lucerne Mews London
W8 4ED
Nearest tube: Notting Hill Gate (3 mins walk)
Tel: 0203 051 6506 or 0753 929 0816
E-mail:info@iuslondon.co.uk
Appointment Bookings
Monday – Friday: 9am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-1pm
Sunday: Closed
Who are International Ultrasound Services?
International Ultrasound Services is a leading private ultrasound clinic in London, offering a comprehensive range of ultrasound tests directly accessible to the local community. Our services enable you to bypass the long waiting times often associated with the NHS, reducing anxiety and allowing for prompt medical attention.
Established over six years ago by experienced NHS sonographers who continue to work in London's flagship hospitals, our clinic brings a wealth of expertise and dedication to patient care.
As a small clinic, we are committed to providing personalized service, treating each patient with the same care and compassion we would extend to our own family members.
Private abdominal ultrasound scan near me.
If you are looking for a high-quality abdominal ultrasound scan nearby and in a convenient London location, our clinic is conveniently located in the heart of London, just a few minutes' walk from Notting Hill Gate tube station, in a cobbled cul-de-sac off Kensington Mall in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Notting Hill underground station is served by Central, Circle and District lines.
