Why choose Spire Manchester for your diagnostic tests?
Booking your scans or tests with Spire can provide an early warning of health problems, help your doctor to identify and monitor conditions or rule them out. Once you’ve had your test, an expert member of Spire’s team can provide a diagnosis and advise on the most appropriate treatment if this is necessary.
From our state-of-the-art MRI scanner, to our first in the UK Siemens Somatom CT scanner, which is the fastest and lowest dose scanner on the market, at Spire Manchester Hospital we're always investing in our equipment and facilities. Our 1.5T wide-bore MRI scanner improves the patient experience with a more spacious environment, quiet technology, mood lighting and the option for you to listen to your own choice of music.
Select from our range of available x-rays and scans treatments
- Back pain investigations (discography)
- Barium enema
- Barium swallow and barium meal
- Breast lump investigation
- Cardiac CT scan (heart CT)
- Cardiac MRI scan (heart MRI)
- CT scan
- Kidney X-ray (retrograde pyelogram)
- Mammogram (mammography)
- MRI scan (magnetic resonance imaging scan)
- Stress electrocardiogram
- Ultrasound scan
- Urodynamics
- X-ray
What to expect
Before your scan or test
- Referral required from GP/consultant for some tests or scans
- Specific preparation instructions (e.g. fasting for abdominal CT)
During your scan
- Friendly support from radiographers
- Comfortable environment and clear instructions
After your scan
- Fast reporting from specialists
- Results shared with your referring clinician
Same day tests and scans at Spire Manchester
We offer same‑day* diagnostic tests and scans wherever possible, helping you get answers sooner. Our on‑site services include MRI, CT, ultrasound and X‑ray, delivered by experienced clinical teams using modern diagnostic equipment. Many patients can have their consultation and diagnostic tests on the same day, reducing waiting times and unnecessary repeat visits.
*Same‑day availability is subject to clinical assessment, consultant availability and appropriate clinical protocols.
