Scans & Tests · Diverticular disease

Scans and tests your GP or consultant may recommend for Diverticular disease

This is information about which scans and tests may be used to assess Diverticular disease, and what each one is: not a recommendation. Your clinician decides which scan or test, if any, you need. Prices below are typical UK private ranges; enter your postcode to see the NHS wait near you.

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Often found during other tests

Diverticular disease is often found incidentally, and may be assessed with blood tests. These are tests, not scans.

Colonoscopy

A bowel camera test, not a scan, used to look at the lining of the bowel.

A CT scan, sometimes a CT colonography, is used to look at the bowel wall and the pouches (diverticula).

A CT (computed tomography) scan uses X-rays and a computer to build cross-sectional images. It is faster than MRI and uses a low dose of radiation.

How long: Usually 10 to 20 minutes.

Good for: Bone detail, the chest and abdomen, and situations where speed matters.

Typical UK private cost: £360 to £1080. Usually bookable within days.

Sources: NICE (NG147), NHS. [1] (opens in new tab)

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