Diagnostic tests and procedures
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The Laboratory offers a pan-pathology service covering blood sciences (including transfusion) infection and immunity, cellular pathology, and genetics and molecular diagnostics so supports our hospitals during complex procedures and outpatient departments in making diagnosis.
For further information on the tests available and access the HCA UK Laboratories User Guide, please visit HCA UK Laboratories.
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A liver ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to produce detailed images (sonograms) of your liver. These images are analysed by a radiologist...
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An ultrasound scan sends sound waves through your womb (uterus), these waves bounce off your baby as echoes. The echoes are recorded and translated into...
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Asthma is a common condition that causes lung inflammation and makes it difficult to breathe. This inflammation is sometimes caused by allergies or overly...
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Between 19-21 weeks, it is normal for your unborn baby to have their heart scanned. With ultrasound imaging, we can monitor their heart, blood vessels,...
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Speech audiometry helps to determine the degree and type of hearing loss a person has. It is used to assess your word recognition abilities, your level...
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A multi-parametric MRI scan is a new imaging technique that can help diagnose prostate cancer. It produces high-definition images of the prostate which...
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This test is used to diagnose the degree and severity of heart disease. It can show where your arteries are narrowed, as well as how badly and how well...
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Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is a non-invasive way to record your blood pressure, monitoring is usually conducted over a 24 or 48 hour period....
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Calcium in the heart arteries (coronary calcium) occurs when there is a build-up of plaque narrowing the arteries. This can be easily detected using a...
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During a mammogram your breasts will be X-rayed in detail so any problems, such as cancerous cells, can be found early before they're large enough to be...
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A digital fluoroscopy is a type of X-ray carried out by one of our specialist consultants. You might need to have a fluoroscopy if your consultant wants...
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You have two carotid arteries located on either side of your neck. They deliver blood from your heart to your brain. A carotid ultrasound tests for narrowed...
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A Doppler ultrasound scan can be used to create a real-time image of blood flowing through your blood vessels. It does this by bouncing sound waves off...
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Computed tomography (CT) uses X-rays to acquire high-resolution, 3D images of your heart and coronary arteries. It is able to accurately detect the presence...
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A cholesterol test can be part of a routine heath check with a GP or consultant. Your doctor may also recommend one if you're overweight, a person with...