Private Kidney, Bladder & Urinary Tract Ultrasound Scan London

It is a non-invasive ultrasound scan of the urinary system. At London Private Ultrasound it assesses the kidneys, bladder and ureters; for men, the prostate can also be assessed as part of the pathway.

The private kidney, bladder and urinary tract ultrasound scan is £219. The fee includes the ultrasound assessment, verbal explanation on the day and a written report.

No. You can self-refer and book directly. If you already have a GP, urology or nephrology letter, please bring it with you so the sonographer can understand the clinical context.

Common reasons include kidney or lower-back pain, recurrent urinary tract infections, difficulty passing urine, frequent urination, blood in the urine, suspected stones and follow-up of known kidney, bladder or urinary tract findings.

Ultrasound can often identify kidney stones and signs of obstruction such as hydronephrosis. Very small stones or stones in parts of the ureter may be harder to see, so further imaging may be recommended if symptoms persist.

The scan can assess the bladder wall, bladder contents, bladder volume and post-void residual where indicated. It may help identify retention, stones, diverticula, masses or signs requiring further review.

For men, the urinary tract pathway can include transabdominal prostate and bladder assessment, including prostate size and post-void residual volume where clinically relevant.

The ureters are assessed where visible. Ultrasound can identify indirect signs of ureteric obstruction such as hydronephrosis, but some ureteric stones may not be directly visible.

You can eat and take your usual medication. Please drink around one litre of water one hour before the appointment and attend with a comfortably full bladder, unless advised otherwise.

Please arrive with a full bladder. The sonographer may then ask you to empty your bladder and return for a post-void residual measurement.

No. The scan is painless and uses a handheld ultrasound probe moved over the abdomen, sides and lower abdomen with water-based gel.

The scan is usually completed in about 20 minutes, although appointment length can vary depending on symptoms, anatomy and whether post-void images are needed.

Findings are explained verbally at your appointment. A written report with relevant images and measurements is sent after the scan, usually the same day or within 24 hours.

The sonographer will explain the finding, prepare a written report and advise whether you should see your GP, urologist, nephrologist, private GP or emergency service depending on the result and symptoms.

Ultrasound may identify suspicious masses or bladder abnormalities, but it is not a definitive cancer test. If concerning features are seen, further tests or specialist referral may be recommended.

Yes. Ultrasound uses sound waves rather than ionising radiation and is generally considered safe when clinically appropriate.

Yes. Kidney health often benefits from combining ultrasound with kidney function blood tests and urine testing. The team can advise on suitable tests or kidney health packages.

Same-day and urgent appointments are often available, including evenings and weekends depending on clinic capacity. If you have severe pain, fever, sepsis symptoms or inability to pass urine, seek urgent medical care.

London Private Ultrasound offers appointments at 27 Welbeck Street in Central London and at 54–56 Victoria Street in St Albans.

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