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Fastest options for Scans & Tests

MRI · CT · ultrasound · X-ray · DEXA · Sleep · More

Scans & Tests by location, price, speed

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Which scan or test do I need?

Plain-English guides to which scans and tests are (and are not) used for each condition, and typical cost.

Knee osteoarthritis
Often no scan needed; X-ray if any.
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Hip osteoarthritis
Often no scan needed; X-ray if any.
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Meniscus tear
MRI is the main scan.
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Rotator cuff tear
Ultrasound is usually first.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
The main test is not a scan.
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Sciatica
Usually no scan needed.
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Fibroids
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Endometriosis
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Ovarian cysts
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Heavy periods
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Prolapse
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Gallstones
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Inguinal hernia
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Sleep apnoea
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Hearing loss
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Nasal polyps
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Sinusitis
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How long will you really wait, and how could you go sooner?

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Wait or Pay is independent and is not the NHS. NHS waits are from DM01 diagnostics data; private prices are typical ranges, not quotes. Nothing here is medical advice; your clinician decides which scan or test, if any, you need.