Private Ultrasound Scan
Private Ultrasound Scan - Book a Scan
From £199 | Final price depends on location, provider, body area and clinical requirements.
Your booking may require clinical review, referral checks or provider approval before the appointment is confirmed. This helps ensure the scan is appropriate, safe and accepted by the imaging provider.
Scan Overview
An ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of internal organs, soft tissues and blood vessels. It does not use ionising radiation and is considered safe for most patients. Ultrasound is widely used across a range of clinical indications and is available at accredited UK diagnostic clinics.
What an Ultrasound Scan May Help Assess
- Abdominal organs including the liver, gallbladder, kidneys and spleen
- Pelvic organs in both men and women
- Thyroid and neck structures
- Musculoskeletal conditions including tendons, ligaments and joints
- Vascular conditions including blood flow assessment
- Superficial lumps, swellings or soft tissue abnormalities
An ultrasound scan can provide useful imaging information, but it does not diagnose a condition. Your provider or referring clinician will interpret the results in the context of your clinical history.
Who This Scan May Be Suitable For
Ultrasound scans may be suitable for self-referral for selected indications, depending on provider policy. However, some ultrasound scans require clinical review before the appointment can be confirmed, particularly for breast, pelvic, vascular, pregnancy-related or complex symptoms. Your provider will confirm suitability based on your clinical information.
Referral and Clinical Review Requirements
Some ultrasound scans can be booked directly after completing a medical form. Others require clinical review or referral, particularly where symptoms are complex, where breast or vascular imaging is involved, or where the clinical indication requires specialist assessment.
Some scans can be booked directly after completing a medical form. Other scans require clinical review, referral checks or provider approval before confirmation. We will guide you through the correct pathway based on your scan type, symptoms, location and provider requirements.
Medical Form
All patients are required to complete a medical information form as part of the booking process. This helps ensure the scan is appropriate for your clinical needs and is accepted by the imaging provider.
Safety Checks
- Ultrasound does not use ionising radiation and is considered safe for most patients
- Patients should inform the provider of any known conditions or recent imaging
- Pregnancy-related ultrasound scans require specific clinical pathways – please contact us to discuss
- Breast symptoms may require referral into an appropriate breast clinic pathway rather than standard online booking
Preparation
Preparation requirements vary depending on the body area being scanned. Your provider will send specific preparation instructions after your booking is confirmed. For abdominal ultrasound scans, you may be asked to fast for several hours beforehand. For pelvic scans, you may need a full bladder. Your provider will advise.
Available Locations
Ultrasound scans are available at a network of accredited UK diagnostic clinics. Availability, pricing and appointment times vary by location and body area. You will be able to select your preferred location or search by postcode during the booking process.
What Happens After Booking
- Complete the medical information form
- Your booking is reviewed for clinical suitability
- Your appointment is confirmed by the provider
- Attend your scan at the chosen location
- Receive your results report
Results and Reporting
Results are typically reported by a consultant radiologist or sonographer and made available within 24–48 hours of your scan, depending on the provider. Your report will be sent to you directly and, where applicable, to your referring clinician.
Pricing
From £199
Final price depends on location, provider, body area and whether additional clinical review is required. You will be shown the confirmed price before completing your booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral for a private ultrasound scan?
Not always. Some ultrasound scans may be suitable for self-referral after completing a medical form. Others require clinical review or referral, particularly for breast, pelvic, vascular or complex symptoms. We will guide you through the correct pathway.
Is an ultrasound scan safe?
Yes. Ultrasound uses sound waves and does not involve ionising radiation. It is considered safe for most patients, including during pregnancy when performed by an appropriately trained provider.
How long does an ultrasound scan take?
Most ultrasound scans take between 20 and 45 minutes, depending on the body area and clinical complexity.
Can I book a pregnancy ultrasound through Book a Scan?
Pregnancy-related ultrasound scans require specific clinical pathways. Please contact us to discuss your requirements before booking.
How quickly will I get my results?
Results are typically available within 24–48 hours of your scan, depending on the provider and complexity of the case.