Ultrasound Scan
Areas/ Organs Covered
What's included?
Ultrasound Scan
Areas/ Organs Covered
What's included?
The purpose of this abdominal ultrasound is to assess the major abdominal organs:
This scan is performed for a wide range of reasons some of which include:
A written ultrasound report of the examination including any measurements within 24 hours after your appointment.
We pride ourselves on providing the best quality service we can which is why we are trusted by GP's, doctors, physiotherapists, midwives and many other healthcare professionals.
Our mission of better quality healthcare for everyone sets us apart from the vast majority of other clinics and is the main reason why we are amongst the few diagnostic clinics to not only be approved by but also provide services to the NHS and thus the general public. This also means that unlike many other clinics we have additional strict quality control measures which we must adhere to meaning you are in safe hands with us and our team.
You will be seen by a healthcare professional who specialises in clinical medical ultrasound. Unlike other diagnostic tests which produce results for analysis, ultrasound imaging is "real- time" therefore the quality of the scan being performed is the basis of the information you take away and heavily depends upon the expertise, experience and skill of the healthcare professional scanning you. This is an important point which is often overlooked by many people when deciding where to go, therefore you can be reassured that at The Scan Clinic you will always be seen by an expert who has vast expertise and experience in the field of medical ultrasound.
During the scan, you will be asked to uncover your abdominal area and a small amount of jelly will be placed over your skin. An ultrasound camera will then be placed on top and moved along your abdomen. This will result in a picture appearing on the ultrasound monitor and patient TV which will be translated by a medical ultrasound practitioner. The examination itself usually lasts around 10-15 minutes and is pain-free. At the end of the examination, a brief explanation of the results may be offered. A formal ultrasound scan report with any recommendations will be sent to you which you can take to your regular healthcare professional.
An ultrasound scan is a painless test that provides images of the inside of the body by using high-frequency sound waves. These sound waves are at a frequency which cannot be heard by the human ear but when they bounce off different parts of the body, create echoes that are picked up by the probe and turned into a moving image.
Unlike other scans such as MRI and CT, ultrasound does not involve radiation and is in real-time i.e. live imaging and is not static i.e. still pictures. This live information is interpreted and is used as the basis of the subsequent diagnostic report.
Many kinds of ultrasound scans can be performed as ultrasound has numerous applications in healthcare and are ultimately beneficial to us if used in the right context by a competent body or person. However, as with any test, ultrasound scans have limitations some of which are generic to all scans such as not being able to visualise bone clearly or scan specific and therefore may not be suitable in certain situations and like any test cannot diagnose every problem.
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The abdomen is commonly a source of many problems, some of which can be detected by a simple abdominal ultrasound scan. Many problems such as gallstones, kidney stones, cysts can be detected during this scan. This scan is often requested by physicians at the early stages following a complaint or abnormal test results such as a blood test and can provide valuable & vital information. Often time is of the essence in many health conditions and seeking early medical advice & services may allow for better outcomes.
Many of our clients choose to book an ultrasound scan with us after having been referred for an abdominal scan in the NHS by their GP however are unwilling to wait for a scan appointment within the NHS, which can be many weeks. Going privately bypasses this allowing quicker & more convenient appointments & faster results.
We offer flexible & convenient appointments suited around you and your life with clinics running during the day, evening and weekends.
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Clinic and staff were really friendly and helpful, scan results really put my worries at ease and would certainly come again should I need another scan.
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I received an outstanding service at the Scan Clinic. I got a next day appointment and was seen on time. I was kept fully informed as the ultrasound procedure was performed. At the end of the appointment my concerns were fully addressed and my anxieties relieved. I would highly recommend the Scan Clinic to friends & family if they needed care.
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Best Sonographer I've had! Very detailed scan!
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Very happy thank you
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Good service everyone was so friendly. Thank you!!! :-)
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Good service and well looked after, comprehensive ultrasound scans and discussion after
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Mr. Ahmed was excellent and very professional. Friendly welcome and great surroundings.
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We were very pleased with the services offered.
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Really helpful, very professional I recommend it to anyone.
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Thought we would be rushed but the sonographer gave us their time and provided the information we were looking for.
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It is very nice clinic, would really recommend it to friends and family. Visited it 3 times so far.
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I've been so impressed by the care and compassion with which I've been treated by everyone here. Thank you so much for being so gentle and kind during a vulnerable time!
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Very please about the consultation and would highly recommend
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This was definitely a worthwhile visit; having had a negative result from a previous scan, the specialist, Mr. Usman, at the Scan Clinic found a small hernia which can now be treated. I would fully recommend the Scan Clinic for professional service and reliable results.
We at The Scan Clinic, started with a simple goal - Quality Healthcare with a Personal Touch. It is this mission that continues to drive us to this day and in this current global crisis. We continually strive to find the right balance between delivering on our mission and maintaining high levels of health and safety for our clients as well as our staff.
We have always maintained high levels of cleanliness and infection control and since the start of the pandemic have taken additional daily infection control measures across the clinic as well as ensuring all staff have adequate PPE (personal protective equipment).
You will notice that some of our services are no longer available at the moment and this is because we are limiting our range of available services to essential scans only until further notice. Furthermore all Off-Peak clinics have been suspended until further notice
We have been continually monitoring the ongoing situation and taking all official guidance, however as this is an evolving situation the information and guidelines given below are subject to change and can change with immediate effect. We appreciate this can be challenging but please bear in mind that the steps we take are for the health and safety of all our staff and clients and we really appreciate your support and understanding to follow them.
Important Note - We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not meet the entry criteria, comply with our entry checks, fails or refuses to complete a COVID-19 questionnaire or presents a potential health and safety risk.
If you have any questions, queries or concerns about any of this then please get in touch with our customer care team who are more than happy to help.
Hand hygiene is important please ensure you are washing your hands regularly with soap and water or a disinfectant.
Click the links: NHS or Public Health England for updates and advice on Coronavirus - COVID-19.