Private Prostate Scans in Birmingham
If you’re in Birmingham and have concerns about your prostate health—whether due to PSA test results, family history, or urinary symptoms—a private prostate MRI scan could provide the clarity you need. This advanced imaging technology helps detect prostate cancer early and diagnose other prostate conditions. With multiple scanning centres in and around Birmingham, we make it easy to find the right option for your needs. Explore pricing, locations, and services today.
Birmingham Private Prostate Scan Costs
Private Prostate scans start from £745 with a range of locations available. Search for a Prostate MRI scan in Birmingham to compare prices at your closest options.
How do I Book a Private Prostate Scan In Birmingham?
It takes just minutes to book a Private Prostate scan in Birmingham. Compare your options via the easy-to-use map on this page, or enter the scan you need and your postcode to search our network. We provide transparent pricing and detailed descriptions of each centre to help you decide. Once you've chosen a site, complete a short booking form with your medical history and reason for your scan, and that's it - you don't even need a referral. Make payment to secure your booking, and we'll take care of the rest.
Why Book With Us?
Scan.com is the largest medical imaging network in the UK. We offer quick, easy access to a variety of scans at hundreds of locations nationwide, without the need for a referral. Book online in minutes, speak to a clinician in hours, and get your scan in days—it's that simple. With no waiting lists, you have control over when and where you have your scan. Plus, you’ll receive fast digital results that you can share with your healthcare professional.
Preparation For Prostate Scans
You can eat, drink, and take medication as usual before your scan, unless advised otherwise. If you're having a contrast-enhanced scan, you'll need to provide recent blood test results confirming your kidney function prior to your scan. This is to make sure it is safe for you to have the injection, as your kidneys help to remove the substance from your body afterwards. You'll need to remove jewellery, glasses, belts and any other metal items before your scan, as the magnets in the scanner can interact with them. If you have an implanted medical device such as a pacemaker, specific advice will be given to you in advance of your scan to ensure that it is safe for you to undergo.
The Procedure
Your radiographer will explain the procedure before it starts. You'll be asked to lie down on a flat bed, which moves in and out of the cylindrical MRI scanner. You'll need to lie still for the duration of the scan. You might be given a pillow for your comfort, as well as headphones because the scanning machine can be quite noisy. If you're having a prostate MRI scan with contrast (often called a mpMRI), you'll be given a contrast injection via IV during the scan. Your radiographer will leave the room during the procedure, but they'll speak to you via an intercom system and explain when the contrast injection will happen.
How Long Does It Take?
A standard prostate MRI scan can take around 30 minutes to complete. However, if you are having a more advanced multiparametric MRI scan (mpMRI), it can last for 60 minutes or more. This is because it involves the use of a contrast dye to enhance the images. In some cases, you might also need to remain in the clinic for a short while after your scan to make sure there are no side-effects from the dye.
When You Will Receive Results
Prostate MRI scan results are shared within 7-10 working days of your scan. This gives time for your radiologist to write a report of their findings and share it with our clinicians, who will review the outcomes and call you to discuss them. The timeframe can vary from site to site, with many turning reports around much sooner.