Private Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Ultrasound Scan
DVT Ultrasound Scan - At a Glance
- An ultrasound scan to exclude lower extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis
- For pain, swelling and tenderness in your leg.
- No GP referral is required
- Same-day digital results
- Fully qualified, experienced NHS sonographers
- No preparation is required
- Same-day appointments are usually available.
- Only £169 (Both Legs: £249)
- Book Online or over the phone
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- A DVT scan or Venous Doppler or Duplex ultrasound is an imaging examination that is being used to check for any clots or thrombus in the veins that can cause a blockage. Clots can develop within the deep veins of the body but mainly the legs and ultrasound is being used to confirm or exclude the presence of DVT.DVT can cause pain and swelling in one or both legs and has the potential of causing a life-threatening pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolism is being caused when a piece of the thrombus breaks off and travels to the pulmonary vessels in the lungs and blocks them.
What is the purpose of the DVT ultrasound scan?
The DVT scan includes evaluation of:
- Femoral vein
- Saphenofemoral junction
- Popliteal vein
- Deep calf veins (if visualised)
Reasons for having a DVT ultrasound scan:
In some cases, there may be no symptoms of DVT. If symptoms do occur, they can include:
- Pain, swelling and tenderness in one of your legs
- A heavy ache in the affected area.
- Warm skin in the area of the clot.
- Redness of your skin, particularly at the back of your leg below the knee.
What is included with the deep vein thrombosis ultrasound scan
A written ultrasound report and, if needed, a follow-up recommendation.
Preparation
No preparation for this deep vein thrombosis ultrasound scan is necessary.
What should I expect during the DVT ultrasound scan procedure?
Upon your arrival, our sonographer will explain the ultrasound examination procedure. You will need to expose your legs and a small amount of gel will be placed on your skin. The sonographer will follow the length of your leg veins and from time to time you will feel a small amount of pressure. Sometimes you might see the colour on the screen or hear a noise. The colour is called colour Doppler and is used to see the blood flowing through your veins. The 'noise' is again a technique to evaluate the blood flow, and it is called Pulse Wave Doppler. A combination of the greyscale image, the colour Doppler and pulse wave Doppler is called triplex Doppler.
The ultrasound examination should last approximately an hour and an ultrasound report will be issued to take it with you.
Price of DVT scan: £169.00 (Both Legs: £249.00)
Private Deep Vein Thrombosis scan near me.
If you are looking for a high-quality DVT 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.
Other Ultrasound Scans we offer:
We offer a large selection of MSK ultrasound scans in London.
Frequent Questions
Booking an appointment at International Ultrasound Services for a pelvic ultrasound scan is simple. We should be able to arrange an appointment at a convenient time for you. Same day appointments might also be available if you need your scan results quickly.
We will provide a full ultrasound report with your results that you will be able to share with your GP or other healthcare professionals.
