Private ultrasound scans in Guildford
A shoulder that will not settle. Abdominal pain with no obvious cause. Ultrasound is used to look at soft tissue, joints and the organs of the abdomen and pelvis, and it can be arranged privately in a matter of minutes. Guildford draws people in from Godalming, Cranleigh, Woking and the villages along the Wey, most of them arriving on the A3 or by train.
Guildford private ultrasound scan costs
Prices start from £195 for a private ultrasound scan. A consultation with a clinician and the referral that follows are part of the package rather than extras.
How do I book a private ultrasound scan in Guildford?
No GP referral is required. Search by postcode, or use the map to see which centres are listed and what they charge, then pick whichever works best for you. A short form comes next, covering your medical history and the reason for the scan. Pay to lock in the slot, and the rest sits with us.
Why book with us?
Hundreds of locations nationwide make us the UK's largest medical imaging network, and none of them need a referral from your GP. Booking online is a matter of minutes, a clinician will be in touch within hours, and the scan itself follows within days. You decide where and when, because there is no waiting list to join. Results are digital, so sharing them with a healthcare professional is straightforward.
Preparation for ultrasound scans
Preparation varies with the area being scanned, so there is no single rule to follow. A full bladder is needed for some appointments, which means drinking water beforehand and holding off on the bathroom until the scan is done. Other scans want you to have eaten nothing for a few hours, or to have left the coffee alone that morning. A fair number need nothing special at all. The centre you book with will send instructions covering your particular scan, and those are the ones to go by. Ask them directly if anything is unclear.
The procedure
Your scan is performed by a trained sonographer, who runs through what happens before anything starts. Depending on the area, you may be asked to move clothing aside or take it off. Gel goes onto the skin once you are sitting or lying in position, and the probe is held against it and moved around, with the picture appearing on a screen alongside. Tenderness in that area can make the pressure uncomfortable, so speak up if it does. You are free to go about your day straight afterwards.
How long does it take?
Expect to be in the room for 15 to 30 minutes. Scans covering more than one area tend to sit at the longer end of that. The centre you book with, along with your clinician, will give you a clearer idea of the timing for your own appointment.