Private ultrasound scans in Cambridge
Cambridge runs on bikes, buses and the A14, and plenty of the people who work and study there live well beyond the colleges, out through Ely, Huntingdon, Sawston and Royston. Ultrasound answers a lot of the questions that bring people in. A painful shoulder. A lump worth looking at. Abdominal or pelvic organs that need a closer view.
Cambridge private ultrasound scan costs
An ultrasound starts at £285 in Cambridge. That price carries a clinician consultation and a referral alongside the scan.
How do I book a private ultrasound scan in Cambridge?
Put your postcode in, or browse the map on this page. Prices and centre details sit side by side so you can weigh them up. Pick one, fill in a short form covering your medical history and the reason for the scan, then pay to lock in the slot. No GP referral is needed, and we handle everything after that.
Why book with us?
We run the UK's largest medical imaging network, with hundreds of locations to choose from and no referral required to use it. Booking online takes minutes, a clinician will be in touch within hours, and your scan usually happens within days. Waiting lists don't come into it, so the timing and the location are yours to pick. Results arrive digitally and are simple to pass on to your own healthcare professional.
Preparation for ultrasound scans
What you need to do beforehand depends on which part of the body is being looked at. Some scans call for you to drink plenty of water in advance and turn up with a full bladder. Others ask you to go without food for a few hours, or to leave the caffeine alone beforehand. Your chosen centre sets out the specifics in advance of the appointment, so you will know exactly what applies to your scan rather than guessing at it. None of it is onerous, and none of it is left to you to work out on your own.
The procedure
A trained sonographer carries out the scan and will talk you through it before starting. Clothing over the area may need adjusting or removing. You will then lie down or sit while gel is spread across the skin, and a handheld probe is passed over the area being examined. Where the spot is already tender, the pressure can be uncomfortable, so say so if that happens. Nothing stops you carrying on with the rest of your day once it is finished.
How long does it take?
Most ultrasound scans run to 15 to 30 minutes, and how many areas are being covered is what shifts the figure one way or the other. Your clinician and the imaging centre you choose will confirm the expected time for your own appointment before you arrive.