Private ultrasound scans in Bath
Bath sits in a steep-sided valley, hemmed in by hills, and the roads in and out are never quick. Ultrasound uses sound waves to look at abdominal and pelvic organs, soft tissue and joints. Pain that has not settled, or a symptom you would rather have checked properly, is reason enough to book. Wherever you are in the city, or further out towards Keynsham, Bradford on Avon or the Somer Valley, you can weigh up your options and book online.
Bath private ultrasound scan costs
Pricing starts at £165 for a private ultrasound scan. A clinician consultation and your referral are built into that price.
How do I book a private ultrasound scan in Bath?
Start with the map on this page, or type in your postcode to see what is available. Weigh up the choices, then fill in a short form covering your symptoms and medical history. No GP referral is required at any stage. Pay to confirm, and the rest sits with us, from booking your slot to getting your results back to you.
Why book with us?
Ours is the biggest medical imaging network in the country, with hundreds of sites nationwide and no referral needed to use any of them. Online booking takes a few minutes. A clinician call follows within hours, and the scan itself within days. Waiting lists do not come into it, so you decide on the timing and the place. Results come through digitally, ready to pass on to your healthcare professional.
Preparation for ultrasound scans
What you need to do beforehand depends on the part of the body being examined. Some scans call for a full bladder, so you will be asked to drink water and arrive without having emptied it. Others require you to go without food for several hours, and caffeine is occasionally ruled out as well. A number of scans need no preparation at all, and you can eat and drink as normal. The centre you book with confirms exactly what applies to your appointment in advance, so you will know what to expect before you travel.
The procedure
A trained sonographer carries out the scan and will talk you through it before anything starts. Clothing covering the area may need shifting or taking off. You will then be settled on a couch or in a chair, and gel goes onto the skin. The sonographer passes a handheld probe across the area, building up the images as they go. If the spot is already tender, the pressure can be uncomfortable, so say so. Nothing stops you heading straight back to whatever you had planned for the day.
How long does it take?
Most ultrasound scans take 15 to 30 minutes. How long yours runs depends on how many areas are being covered and why the scan has been requested. Your clinician and the imaging centre you choose will confirm the expected time when your appointment is arranged.