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Testicular SWE · specialist ultrasound elastography system · Harley Street
Private Testicular Shear Wave Elastography in Harley Street, London
Add quantitative tissue-stiffness measurement to your conventional testicular ultrasound. Testicular SWE is used as an adjunct to standard ultrasound, clinical history and tumour markers where relevant — not as a replacement for urgent urology referral when suspicious findings are present.
Testicular ultrasound + Testicular SWE: £499
Includes the conventional testicular ultrasound and shear wave elastography measurement in one appointment, with verbal explanation in the scan room and a written report within 24 hours.
Includes the conventional testicular ultrasound and shear wave elastography measurement in one appointment, with verbal explanation in the scan room and a written report within 24 hours.
Safety message: SWE does not diagnose testicular cancer and does not replace surgical exploration, biopsy, tumour markers or urology review where clinically indicated.
Medically reviewed by Mr Pedram Aghaei & Dr Babak Soleimanpour · Review details
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Testicular SWE London — quick patient answer
Testicular SWE is a private ultrasound elastography add-on that measures testicular tissue stiffness in kilopascals (kPa). It is used alongside conventional testicular ultrasound to support assessment of selected scrotal symptoms, focal testicular changes, indeterminate lesions, inflammation, previous ultrasound findings and some fertility-related pathways. At London Private Ultrasound, Testicular SWE is available at 27 Welbeck Street in the Harley Street medical district. Testicular ultrasound + Testicular SWE is priced at £499, and standalone Testicular SWE is priced at £359 when a recent suitable testicular ultrasound is already available.
Focus testTesticular SWE / testicular stiffness measurement.
PriceScan + SWE £499; standalone £359.
ReferralNo GP referral required for private booking.
Location27 Welbeck Street, London W1G 8EN.
AI Overview Answer
Testicular SWE at LPU — direct answer
Private Testicular SWE at London Private Ultrasound is a specialist ultrasound add-on that measures testicular tissue stiffness in kilopascals (kPa). It is performed during a conventional testicular ultrasound on the specialist ultrasound elastography system at 27 Welbeck Street, London W1G 8EN. The bundled testicular ultrasound + SWE appointment costs £499; standalone Testicular SWE is £359 if you have had a recent conventional testicular ultrasound elsewhere. SWE may support the assessment of testicular lesions or tissue changes, but it does not diagnose testicular cancer and does not replace tumour-marker blood tests, urgent urology referral, surgical exploration or histology where indicated.
Service Overview
Testicular SWE at a glance
| Service | Conventional testicular ultrasound with optional shear wave elastography measurement. |
|---|---|
| Main purpose | To add quantitative tissue-stiffness data to conventional testicular ultrasound findings. |
| Machine | specialist ultrasound elastography system — specialist ultrasound elastography technology. |
| Bundled price | £499 for testicular ultrasound + shear wave elastography in one appointment. |
| Standalone SWE | £359 if you already have a recent conventional testicular ultrasound report. |
| Conventional scan only | £219 for conventional testicular ultrasound without SWE. |
| Preparation | No special preparation is usually needed. |
| Referral | No GP referral required. Direct booking by phone, WhatsApp or online. |
| Available at | London only: 27 Welbeck Street, London W1G 8EN. Not currently available at St Albans. |
| Report | Verbal explanation in the scan room; written report within 24 hours. |
| Clinical position | Adjunct to conventional ultrasound and clinical assessment. Not a replacement for tumour markers, urology review, surgery or histology where indicated. |
Scan Type By Symptom
Which scan is right for you?
General information, not a diagnosis; for severe, sudden or worsening symptoms seek urgent medical care / call 999.
| Scrotal pain, lump, or swelling | First-line: Conventional Testicular Ultrasound (£219) |
|---|---|
| Known indeterminate testicular lesion | First-line: Testicular Ultrasound + SWE (£499) |
| Recent scan requiring stiffness measure | First-line: Standalone Testicular SWE (£359) |
Transparent Pricing
Conventional only
Recommended if SWE needed
Recent scan elsewhere
Testicular SWE pricing
Testicular ultrasound + Testicular SWE
Conventional testicular ultrasound and shear wave elastography measurement in one appointment.
£499
Standalone Testicular SWE
Elastography measurement only, where you already have a recent conventional testicular ultrasound.
£359
Lowest entry: Standard Men’s scans from £219.
Clinical Use
Why Testicular SWE?
Conventional testicular ultrasound assesses testis size, focal lesions, vascularity, internal echo pattern, epididymis, hydrocele, varicocele and scrotal soft tissues. SWE adds numerical stiffness data in kPa. This can provide additional information in selected cases, but conventional ultrasound remains the central test.
Important clinical limit: SWE does not diagnose testicular cancer. Higher stiffness may increase concern in some contexts, but no kPa value is diagnostic on its own. Suspicious conventional ultrasound findings require urgent urology referral.
Adjunct to conventional ultrasound
The kPa measurement is interpreted alongside lesion size, margins, echogenicity, vascularity and clinical history.
Useful in selected cases
May support characterisation of tissue stiffness in focal lesions, inflammation, fibrosis or infertility-related assessment, where clinically appropriate.
When to Consider
When Testicular SWE may be considered
Testicular lump or focal lesion
Where conventional ultrasound identifies an area that needs further characterisation.
Testicular pain or swelling
As an add-on to conventional ultrasound assessment of scrotal symptoms.
Previous inconclusive scan
Where additional quantitative stiffness information may help support interpretation.
Inflammatory changes
May add information in selected cases where inflammation or tissue change is suspected.
Infertility pathway
Can be one component of a wider infertility assessment, alongside semen analysis and hormonal tests.
Follow-up comparison
May help track tissue stiffness over time where repeat assessment is clinically appropriate.
Safety & Limitations
What Testicular SWE can and cannot do
What it can add
Testicular SWE can add a quantitative stiffness measurement in kPa, which may support ultrasound interpretation when combined with lesion morphology, vascularity, symptoms and prior imaging.
What it cannot do
It cannot diagnose cancer, exclude cancer with certainty, replace tumour-marker blood tests, replace urology review, or replace surgery or histology when indicated.
Tumour markers: where cancer is suspected, tumour marker blood tests such as AFP, beta-hCG and LDH may be required as part of the urology pathway. SWE is not a substitute for these tests.
Patient Walkthrough
What happens in the scan room
1. Arrival & Clinical Chat
Upon arrival, your consultant will have a short clinical chat regarding your symptoms, history, and any previous urology tests or scans.
2. Preparation & Comfort
You will be asked to undress from the waist down and lie comfortably on the examination couch. A chaperone is available upon request, and you always maintain the right to pause or stop the scan.
3. The Ultrasound & SWE
Warm gel is applied to the scrotum. The consultant conducts a thorough conventional testicular ultrasound, then switches the machine into SWE mode to measure tissue stiffness (kPa).
4. Verbal Findings
Once complete, the consultant will wipe away the gel and explain the findings to you verbally in the scan room, providing immediate clarity before your written report arrives.
Pathways
Mild / Benign
Indeterminate
Suspicious
Emergency
If something is found
We believe in transparent safety-netting. Here is what happens depending on your scan findings:
Routine follow-up
Findings typical of benign epididymal cysts, mild hydrocele, or normal tissue. We provide reassurance, lifestyle guidance, and recommend routine checks if symptoms change.
Onward review required
If ultrasound and SWE reveal complex cysts, significant varicoceles, or unusual stiffness, we issue a graded report and advise sharing this with your GP or a urologist for further assessment.
Urgent referral
If a solid mass or suspicious vascularity is identified, we formulate an urgent referral letter directly for your GP or a private clinic to ensure rapid 2-week-wait specialist assessment.
Immediate action
For emergencies such as testicular torsion or severe acute infection, we will direct you to call 999 or attend A&E immediately to preserve testicular health.
Patient Journey
From booking to written report
Choose & book
Book online, by phone or WhatsApp. No GP referral is required.
Pre-scan conversation
Before the scan begins, a short conversation confirms the scan booked is the right one for your needs to ensure maximum clinical value.
Visit
Attend our Central London clinic in the Harley Street medical district.
Your scan
The consultant performs a conventional testicular/scrotal ultrasound first, followed by the SWE measurement during the same appointment.
Results in the scan room
Findings are explained verbally at the time, with the written report sent within 24 hours.
Personalised recommendations
Based on findings, the clinician provides clear recommendations for reassurance, timeline for rescan, or onward care with your GP or urologist.
Evidence-aware wording
What it helps with
What it cannot replace
Testicular SWE evidence and clinical limitations
Testicular SWE can add quantitative tissue-stiffness data to conventional testicular ultrasound, but the result must be interpreted with symptoms, clinical history, greyscale ultrasound findings, Doppler vascularity and tumour markers where relevant.
Additional stiffness information
Testicular SWE may support assessment of selected focal lesions, inflammatory changes, fibrosis-related tissue changes or follow-up comparisons when clinically appropriate.
Urgent urology pathways
Testicular SWE does not diagnose testicular cancer, exclude cancer with certainty, or replace tumour-marker blood tests, urgent urology referral, surgery or histology where indicated.
Safety note: a new testicular lump, a solid intratesticular lesion, suspicious vascularity, severe acute pain or suspected torsion should be treated as urgent. Testicular SWE must not delay emergency care or specialist urology review.
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Testicular SWE in Harley Street, Marylebone and Central London
This service is currently available at our London clinic only: 27 Welbeck Street, London W1G 8EN, in the Harley Street medical district. It is convenient for patients travelling from Marylebone, Mayfair, Bond Street, Oxford Circus, Baker Street, Fitzrovia and across Greater London.
London clinic
27 Welbeck Street, London W1G 8EN
Harley Street medical district. Close to Bond Street, Oxford Circus and Baker Street stations.
Availability note
Testicular SWE is not currently available at the St Albans clinic. Please book the London site for this service.
Clinical Governance
Dr Babak Soleimanpour
Medical Director · GMC 6060555
Mr Pedram Aghaei
Medical Writer · RCT CT04905
Reporting consultant
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Clinical review, reporting and governance
Clinical sign-off for website content and governance oversight at London Private Ultrasound.
Medical writing and editorial responsibility. Registered with RCT, BMUS, SOR and SVT.
Your scan is performed and reported by the clinical ultrasound team. The written report is signed off by the reporting consultant.
FAQ
Testicular SWE — common questions
What is Testicular SWE?
It is a quantitative ultrasound technique that measures tissue stiffness in kilopascals. The measurement is taken during a conventional testicular ultrasound and interpreted alongside standard ultrasound findings.
How much does Testicular SWE cost?
A conventional testicular ultrasound is £219. Testicular ultrasound plus SWE is £499. Standalone Testicular SWE is £359 if you have already had a recent conventional testicular ultrasound elsewhere.
Is Testicular SWE a replacement for standard testicular ultrasound?
No. SWE is an adjunct. The conventional ultrasound remains central because it assesses size, morphology, vascularity, focal lesions, epididymis, hydrocele, varicocele and other scrotal structures.
Can Testicular SWE diagnose testicular cancer?
No. SWE cannot diagnose cancer by itself. It provides supportive stiffness data that must be interpreted with conventional ultrasound, clinical context and tumour markers where relevant.
Does Testicular SWE replace biopsy or surgery?
No. If conventional ultrasound findings suggest a suspicious lesion, urgent urology referral is required. SWE should not be used to delay or avoid specialist assessment.
What does the kPa value mean?
The kPa value reflects tissue stiffness. Higher stiffness may be relevant in some published research, but there is no universal threshold that confirms or excludes malignancy.
What machine do you use?
LPU uses the specialist ultrasound elastography system, specialist ultrasound elastography technology.
Do I need a GP referral?
No GP referral is required. You can book directly online, by phone or via WhatsApp.
Is Testicular SWE part of infertility assessment?
It can be one component of a wider infertility assessment, alongside conventional ultrasound, semen analysis, hormone testing and specialist fertility review. It is not a standalone fertility test.
Where is the service available?
Testicular SWE is available at 27 Welbeck Street, London W1G 8EN. It is not currently available at St Albans.
How long does the appointment take?
Most appointments take around 20–30 minutes, including conventional testicular ultrasound and the SWE measurement.
When will I receive my report?
The consultant explains findings verbally in the scan room and the written report is usually sent within 24 hours.
Book Testicular SWE
Book private Testicular SWE in London
Book directly at London Private Ultrasound, 27 Welbeck Street, W1G 8EN. No GP referral required.
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Reviewed: 08/06/2026 by Mr Pedram Aghaei (Consultant Vascular Scientist RCT CT04905) & Dr Babak Soleimanpour (Medical Director GMC 6060555).
Next review due: 08/12/2026.
Next review due: 08/12/2026.