Back pain investigations (discography)
Confirm whether a damaged disc in your back is causing you pain.
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St Anthony's Hospital
Scans and investigations
Our range of scans and investigations can shed light on your health.
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Modern technology allows doctors to see inside your body in a way previously only possible through surgery. Alongside more familiar tools such as X-rays and blood tests, advanced equipment such as our MRI and CT scanners can help your doctor identify and monitor a variety of conditions.
Barium swallow and barium meal
A procedure that allows doctors to view difficult to see gut problems.
Find out moreBladder investigations (cystoscopy)
A long thin tube looks inside your bladder to check for problems.
Find out moreBone density scan for osteoporosis
A painless and simple type of X-ray to measure bone loss.
Find out moreBreast lump investigation
Though 90% of lumps are benign, it’s vital to get them checked.
Find out moreCapsule endoscopy (pillcam)
Swallow a pill-sized camera to investigate your small bowel.
Find out moreCardiac CT scan (heart CT)
Checks your heart using a CT scanner to investigate cardiac conditions.
Find out moreCardiac MRI scan (heart MRI)
Detailed pictures of your heart using magnetic resonance imaging.
Find out moreCardiomemo recording
Non-invasive way of monitoring your heart with a specialist device.
Find out moreContrast echocardiogram
A type of scan using sound waves to diagnose any heart problems.
Find out moreElectrocardiogram (ECG)
Measures the electrical activity of your heart to detect abnormalities.
Find out moreFlexible sigmoidoscopy
An investigation of your rectum and the lower part of the bowel.
Find out moreMammogram (mammography)
Low dose X-ray vital to helping detect breast cancer in its early stages.
Find out moreMRI scan (magnetic resonance imaging scan)
Multi-dimensional scans to investigate many types of different conditions.
Find out moreNerve conduction studies and Electromyography (EMG)
Helps diagnose the reason why you might be experiencing numbness.
Find out moreStress electrocardiogram
Tests how your heart reacts when you’re physically exerting yourself.
Find out moreUltrasound scan
Examines internal organs and blood flow to diagnose or monitor conditions.
Find out moreAre scans and investigations for you?
Information is power when it comes to healthcare. Scans and investigations help your GP or consultant confirm a diagnosis, monitor a particular condition or give you peace of mind. This means you can begin or change treatment at the right time. If you’re feeling run-down or you have a family history of a genetic condition, tests can also offer reassurance or provide an early warning of health problems. Having the information is the first step towards reclaiming control of your health. Advances in technology and medical research mean that the number of scans and investigations that help keep you healthy or diagnose disease is growing all the time.
Why choose Spire for your scans and investigations?
We're always investing in our equipment and facilities. Whether you’re insured or paying for yourself you can get quick access to some of the latest, next generation diagnostic equipment and scanners by booking with Spire.
You can choose which of our immaculate hospitals to visit at a time convenient to you – and with no waiting. After your test we’ll send the results to your doctor straight away. We're proud to have been recognised for achieving excellence in patient care, staff training, nursing practice and healthcare outcomes.
Tests and Scans
The most difficult part about being ill or injured is not knowing what’s wrong and how quickly you’ll be able to return to the activities you enjoy. Spire St Anthony’s Hospital can provide rapid access to state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging for all private and insured patients. The Imaging Department at Spire St Anthony’s Hospital performs a comprehensive range of procedures utilising the latest technology. Equipment is carefully selected with multidisciplinary input to ensure that high quality imaging is available to patients and referring clinicians. Services provided range from standard X-rays and ultrasound scans through to complex CT and MRI to cardiac catheterisation and interventional radiology. All imaging techniques are undertaken by senior radiographers who are encouraged and supported with their continued professional development. Consultant radiologists with expertise in all or specific specialities are on site to supervise, undertake and report all imaging procedures. A 24 hour on call service is provided by both radiographers and radiologists for in-patient emergencies. The department is supported by a sophisticated digital imaging system which enables immediate hospital wide viewing of all images and reports.
