Private CT scans in Guildford
CT builds a detailed picture of bone, organs and blood vessels, and is used a great deal for the chest and abdomen. Guildford sits where the A3 meets the Hog's Back, with Farnham, Cranleigh and a spread of Surrey Hills villages within easy reach of the town. Waiting is usually the part people want to skip, and booking privately puts the timing back in your hands.
Guildford private CT scan costs
A private CT scan starts from £195. Built into that price is a consultation with a clinician and the referral they produce.
How do I book a private CT scan in Guildford?
Start with the map on this page, or type in a postcode to search. Compare whichever centres come back on price and location, then choose one. A short form follows, covering safety questions and your medical background, and payment holds the appointment. Nobody needs a referral from their GP to do any of this. We handle the arrangements from there.
Why book with us?
No referral is needed to book with us, and as the UK's largest medical imaging network we have hundreds of locations to pick from. The usual pattern is a booking made online within minutes, a clinician's call a few hours later, and a scan within days. Nothing is held up by a waiting list, so when and where is your call. Results come through digitally and can go straight to your healthcare professional.
Preparation for CT scans
Your chosen centre sends its own instructions ahead of the appointment, and those cover what applies to your scan specifically. Where a contrast dye is planned, a recent blood test showing how well your kidneys are working may be needed first. You might also be told not to eat for a few hours beforehand. Clothing should be free of metal, so avoid underwires, buttons and fastenings where you can, and expect that you may be asked to change into a gown. If you take regular medication, the timing of a dose may need adjusting, which the instructions will spell out.
The procedure
Radiographers carry out the scan, and they will talk you through the sequence before it begins. You lie on a bed that slides into a ring-shaped scanner, and the X-ray source turns around you while the images are captured. Staying still is what you will be asked to do throughout. The radiographer moves into the room next door for this part, though an intercom keeps the two of you in contact the whole time. Short breath holds are sometimes needed. Where contrast forms part of the scan, it goes in through an IV.
How long does it take?
Around 30 minutes is typical. The number of body areas being covered makes a difference, and so does whether contrast is used, since that adds a step to the appointment. Your clinician and the centre you have booked with will tell you what to expect on the day.