Abdominal Ultrasound Scan with Same-Day Results
A private diagnostic ultrasound scan assessing the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, bladder and abdominal aorta. Choose your preferred clinic and book securely online and GP referral is not required.
Choose your clinic location
Select the clinic most convenient for you. Kent clinic price is £200; Canary Wharf price is £220.
Tunbridge Wells
Private abdominal ultrasound scan with same-day written report.
Orpington
Convenient private abdominal ultrasound appointment for Orpington and nearby areas.
Canary Wharf
Private abdominal ultrasound scan in London for fast access and clear reporting.
What your abdominal ultrasound can assess
This is a detailed multi-organ examination. The scan is adapted to your symptoms and clinical history, with additional attention given to the structures most relevant to your concern.
Liver
Assessment of liver size, echotexture and focal lesions where visible, including appearances associated with fatty liver and other diffuse liver change.
Gallbladder & bile ducts
Assessment for gallstones, sludge, gallbladder wall abnormality and bile-duct dilatation where visible.
Kidneys
Assessment of renal size and appearance, cysts, hydronephrosis and visible stones or focal abnormalities.
Pancreas
Assessment of the pancreas where adequately visualised. Bowel gas can limit pancreatic views in some patients.
Spleen
Assessment of splenic size, echotexture and focal abnormalities where visible.
Abdominal aorta
Assessment of the abdominal aorta for calibre and aneurysmal dilatation where technically accessible.
Urinary bladder
The bladder may be reviewed where sufficiently distended, including visible wall abnormalities, stones or focal findings.
Abdominal fluid
Assessment for free fluid within accessible abdominal spaces where clinically relevant.
Targeted symptomatic area
A focal symptomatic region can be examined further when the clinical question can reasonably be addressed with ultrasound.
About the abdominal ultrasound
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to assess abdominal organs without ionising radiation. It is particularly useful for the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, spleen, abdominal aorta and many biliary or urinary findings.
What the scan is useful for
It can help investigate abdominal pain, abnormal liver or kidney blood tests, suspected gallstones, fatty liver, kidney cysts, urinary obstruction and selected vascular concerns.
It can also be used to follow previously identified findings when ultrasound surveillance has been recommended.
Important limitations
Ultrasound cannot assess every cause of abdominal symptoms. Bowel gas and body habitus can limit views, particularly of the pancreas and deeper structures.
CT, MRI, blood tests, endoscopy or specialist assessment may still be required depending on the clinical question.
Why patients book this scan
Common reasons for abdominal ultrasound include symptoms, abnormal blood tests and monitoring of known findings.
Abdominal pain or discomfort
Persistent or recurrent upper or general abdominal pain, fullness or tenderness requiring structural assessment.
Abnormal liver blood tests
Raised liver enzymes or other abnormal blood results where liver and biliary imaging has been advised.
Suspected gallstones
Right upper abdominal pain, post-meal symptoms or a clinical history suggesting gallbladder disease.
Fatty liver assessment
Assessment for ultrasound appearances associated with hepatic steatosis and other diffuse liver change.
Kidney or urinary concerns
Flank discomfort, known cysts, suspected urinary obstruction or abnormal kidney-related investigations.
Monitoring known findings
Follow-up of previously identified benign abdominal findings where ultrasound surveillance has been recommended.
Clinical guidance & limitations
Abdominal ultrasound provides valuable structural information, but some symptoms require a different investigation or urgent clinical assessment.
Excellent for liver, gallbladder & kidneys
Ultrasound is particularly useful for gallstones, biliary dilatation, fatty liver appearances, renal cysts and hydronephrosis.
Pancreas may be partly obscured
Bowel gas can limit visualisation of the pancreas and other deep abdominal structures even with appropriate fasting.
Further tests may be needed
Depending on the findings, further blood tests, CT, MRI, endoscopy, GP review or specialist assessment may be appropriate.
What happens during your appointment?
The examination is straightforward and normally takes around 15–20 minutes.
Clinical history
Your sonographer reviews your symptoms, relevant medical history, previous imaging and the reason for the examination.
Ultrasound examination
Gel is applied to the abdomen and the major organs are examined systematically in multiple planes.
Targeted assessment
Particular attention is given to the organs or regions most relevant to your symptoms or clinical history.
Results & report
The main findings are explained and a formal written report is normally provided the same day.
How to prepare
Good preparation improves the quality of the scan, particularly for the gallbladder and upper abdomen.
Fast for 6–8 hours
Avoid food before the scan. This helps keep the gallbladder distended and may improve upper-abdominal visualisation.
Water is allowed
You may drink plain water. Avoid fizzy drinks and chewing gum during the fasting period.
Continue regular medication
Take usual medication with water unless your own clinician has specifically advised otherwise.
Upgrade your scan
Choose a combined scan for broader coverage if your symptoms may involve the pelvis or urinary tract.
Abdomen & Pelvis
Adds pelvic assessment to your abdominal scan for broader clinical coverage.
Abdomen, Pelvis & Urinary Tract
A comprehensive abdominal, pelvic and urinary system review in one appointment.
Abdomen & Urinary Tract
Useful where symptoms suggest kidney, ureter, bladder or urinary tract involvement.
What our patients say
Independent patient feedback from people who have chosen UKSONO Healthcare for private diagnostic ultrasound.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about pricing, fasting, organs assessed, results and the limitations of abdominal ultrasound.
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Book your abdominal ultrasound
Choose Tunbridge Wells, Orpington or Canary Wharf. Same-day report and no GP referral required.
