Testicular scan · scrotal ultrasound · Harley Street, Central London & St Albans · 7 days a week
A testicular ultrasound scan, also called a scrotal ultrasound, scrotal scan or testicular sonogram, is a painless, radiation-free scan of your testicles, epididymides, spermatic cord and scrotal sac, with colour Doppler to check blood flow.
It is used for a lump, swelling, pain, heaviness, varicocele, hydrocele or injury, for fertility concerns, and to check a lump you are worried about.
At London Private Ultrasound a testicular ultrasound costs £219, with no GP referral needed. Same-day and next-day appointments are available, your findings are explained on the day, and your written report follows within 24 hours.
A combined scan from £399 or the £549 Testes Health Check covers more in one visit. Compare the options.
| Price | £219 all-inclusive · combined scans from £399 · Testes Health Check £549 |
|---|---|
| Also called | Scrotal ultrasound · testicular sonogram · testes ultrasound · scrotal scan |
| What it checks | Both testicles, epididymides, spermatic cord, scrotal sac and blood flow |
| Preparation | None: no fasting, no full bladder, no shaving |
| Results | Verbal on the day · written report within 24 hours |
The £219 scan checks the testicles and scrotum. If your symptoms also involve the kidneys, bladder, prostate or abdomen, one combined appointment answers more questions and costs less than booking each male ultrasound scan separately.
£219
Best when the question is a lump, pain, swelling or a varicocele and nothing else.
£399
Save £39 compared with booking a testicular and a kidney and bladder scan separately (£438).
£499
Save £158 compared with three separate scans (£657).
Not sure which one suits you? Give us a call on 020 7101 3377 or message us on WhatsApp and we will talk it through. Combined scans are for men aged 18 and over, and the kidney and bladder part needs a comfortably full bladder.
Choose your scan, then a clinic and a time. Same-day and next-day slots are often available, 7 days a week.
Both include a testicular ultrasound. The Testes Health Check adds an STI screen, a 30-minute GP consultation and a pharmacist medication review, so one visit answers the scan question and the infection question together.
£219
Scan only. Both testicles, epididymides, spermatic cord and scrotal sac with colour Doppler, verbal results on the day and a written report within 24 hours.
Book scan · £219
£549
Testicular ultrasound, an STD Quad screen (HIV, syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhoea), a 30-minute GP consultation and a pharmacist medication review in one visit of about 60 to 90 minutes. Saves £35 compared with booking each part separately (£584).
Book Testes Health Check · £549Your sonographer scans each testicle in turn, compares the two sides and explains what they see as they go.
Whether a lump sits inside the testicle or outside it, and whether it is solid or filled with fluid. A solid lump inside the testicle needs urgent specialist review, because it can be a sign of testicular cancer.
Enlarged veins in the spermatic cord, confirmed and graded with Doppler. A varicocele can cause an aching or heavy feeling and can be linked to fertility problems.
Fluid around the testicle, bleeding after an injury and thickening of the scrotal wall. Your sonographer also looks for a hernia reaching from the groin into the scrotum.
Small fluid-filled cysts that sit behind the testicle. They are common and usually harmless, and the scan shows their size and exact position.
Epididymitis and orchitis show as swelling with increased blood flow on Doppler. This often explains a tender, swollen or warm testicle.
Bruising, a tear in the testicle and reduced blood flow after a knock, and the position of a testicle that has not come down. Sudden severe pain is an emergency, so go to A&E rather than booking a routine scan.
For a lump, swelling or ache, a testicular ultrasound is the simplest first test and usually the one your GP or urologist would ask for.
Most men book because they have found something, feel something or have been advised to get a scan.
Any new lump, hard area or change in the shape of a testicle should be checked rather than watched.
Ongoing or worsening pain that is not an emergency, or one side looking larger than the other.
Often worse at the end of the day, and a common sign of a varicocele or hydrocele.
A knock, kick or sports injury that leaves bruising, swelling or pain that does not settle.
Often booked alongside semen analysis and hormone tests, to look for a varicocele and check testicular size.
You found something during a self-check, have a family history, or want to recheck a known cyst or varicocele.
Do not wait for a routine scan if you have sudden, severe testicular pain, pain with nausea or vomiting, or a testicle that looks higher than usual. This can be testicular torsion, a surgical emergency. Call 999 or go to A&E.
Checking once a month helps you learn what is normal for you. It takes a minute or two, and it is easiest after a warm bath or shower, when the skin is relaxed.
After a warm bath or shower. Standing in front of a mirror makes it easier to spot swelling.
Look for swelling, a change in shape or skin changes. A small difference in size or height between the two sides is normal.
Hold each testicle between your thumb and fingers and roll it gently. It should feel smooth and firm, but not hard.
Check for a lump, a hard area or anything new on the front or side of a testicle. Lumps are often painless.
The soft, rope-like tube at the back of each testicle is normal, so it is not a lump.
A new lump, swelling, heaviness or ache means seeing your GP or booking a scan. Most lumps are not cancer, but finding cancer early may make it easier to treat.
There is almost nothing to do. You do not need to fast or arrive with a full bladder, so eat, drink and take your usual medication as normal. Wear something loose and comfortable, because you will lower your underwear for the scan.
Wash as usual and wear loose clothing. Bring any earlier scan reports, urology letters or blood results so your sonographer can compare them.
You are shown to a private room and asked when you first noticed your symptoms and whether anything has changed. If an area is tender, tell us at the start.
You lie on your back and a towel covers everything except the area being scanned. Warm gel goes on and a small probe moves gently over each side, with colour Doppler to check blood flow. You may feel light pressure, and it should not hurt.
Your sonographer talks you through what they saw and answers your questions before you leave.
A formal report with key images, ready to share with your GP or urologist.
We explain what was found and what to do next, and provide a referral letter at no extra charge if you need one.
Your report describes each testicle, any lump or cyst, the blood flow and a conclusion with a recommendation. Most results fall into one of three groups.
Both testicles look normal in size, shape and texture, with normal blood flow and no lump. Your report says so in plain terms, and you can share it with your GP.
These are often harmless and may only need monitoring or a GP review, especially if they cause aching. Your report says whether a repeat scan or a urology opinion would help.
We explain this on the day, and your report recommends an urgent referral to a urologist on the suspected-cancer pathway. A scan cannot confirm cancer on its own.
Book a same-day or next-day testicular ultrasound, 7 days a week from 9am to 7pm, with no GP referral and no NHS waiting list.
A consultant radiologist and ultrasound consultants perform your scan in a private room at a CQC-registered clinic, with doctor-led clinical governance.
Your sonographer talks you through the findings before you leave. The written report with key images follows within 24 hours, ready to share with your GP or urologist.
£219 covers the scan, verbal results, the written report and a referral letter if you need one, at Harley Street or St Albans. Nothing extra to pay afterwards.
I had a very positive experience at London Private Ultrasound. The whole process was smooth and professional, and I felt very comfortable throughout the appointment. The sonographer was kind, thorough and took the time to explain everything clearly during the scan. I really appreciated the level of care and attention, and the examination helped identify the cause of the symptoms I had been experiencing. I would definitely recommend their service.
This is my third visit to the London Private Ultrasound. The earlier ones were in 2022, then 2024 I got my appointment very quickly, at an agreed and mutually convenient time. I specifically asked for Dr Reza again. As before, he was professional, kind and unhurried, There was ample time to discuss findings which was very reassuring. I received the full report the following morning I continue to recommend this excellent service to my colleagues. Many thanks for keeping up such high standards !
Looked on line at 9.30 ,had an appointment at 10.40 ,results before 12 , Could not have been easier or more professional
Very easy to book at short notice. Friendly staff and professional Sonographer. Would definitely book again.
Quick and easy to make an appointment, I arrived early and was seen early due to availability. Very nice
Very happy with ultrasound very throrough examination. Will use again
Two clinics, seven days a week, 9am to 7pm, with same-day and next-day appointments frequently available. Both offer the full testicular ultrasound at £219, with verbal results on the day and a written report within 24 hours.
27 Welbeck Street, London W1G 8EN
Two minutes from Bond Street (Elizabeth line, Central, Jubilee), five from Oxford Circus, eight from Marylebone and Baker Street. Convenient for patients travelling in from Mayfair, Fitzrovia, Soho, the City and Paddington.
54–56 Victoria Street, St Albans AL1 3HZ
A short walk from St Albans City station, with parking nearby. Convenient for patients across Hertfordshire, North London, Watford, Hatfield, Harpenden and Welwyn Garden City.
Our clinic is CQC registered, and our doctors, radiologists, sonographers and surgeons work under the registers and professional standards set by these bodies.
The Royal College of Radiologists
Professional standards, education and guidance for clinical radiology and clinical oncology.
General Medical Council
Official register and professional standards for doctors and regulated medical associates.
Care Quality Commission
Independent regulator of health and adult social-care services in England.
Health and Care Professions Council
Official register for regulated health and care professionals, including radiographers.
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Professional standards, education and support for surgical practice and patient care.
A private testicular ultrasound in London usually costs between about £150 and £250, depending on the clinic and what is included. At London Private Ultrasound it is £219, all-inclusive: the scan, verbal results on the day, a written report with key images and a referral letter if you need one.
Yes. Testicular ultrasound, scrotal ultrasound, scrotal scan, testes ultrasound and testicular sonogram (a sonogram of the testicles) are different names for the same scan. It always looks at the testicles and the structures around them, so whichever term your doctor used, this is the scan they mean.
It shows the size, shape and texture of both testicles, the epididymides, the spermatic cord, the scrotal sac and the blood flow to each side. It picks up lumps, cysts, fluid, enlarged veins, inflammation, injury, tiny calcium deposits (microlithiasis) and an undescended testicle.
Ultrasound is very good at showing whether a lump is solid or fluid-filled and whether it sits inside or outside the testicle. It cannot name every cause by itself, so your report says what is clear and what needs a specialist. If symptoms continue after a normal scan, see your GP.
No. You can book directly online, by phone on 020 7101 3377 or on WhatsApp. Online booking is for patients aged 18 and over, so for anyone younger please call us. Bring any GP letters, earlier scans or blood results if you have them.
Most men feel nervous beforehand and find it far more routine than they expected. You are in a private room with a towel covering you. An erection during the scan is a normal reaction, and your sonographer will simply carry on or pause.
It is safe and usually painless. Ultrasound uses sound waves, so there is no radiation and there are no needles. You may feel light pressure from the probe. If an area is already tender, tell your sonographer and they will scan it gently.
No. You do not need to shave, fast or have a full bladder. Eat, drink and take your medication as normal, wash as usual and wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bring earlier scan reports or urology letters if you have them.
You lie on your back with a towel covering you. Your sonographer applies warm gel and moves a small probe over each side, using colour Doppler to check blood flow. The scan takes about 10 to 15 minutes, and the whole appointment is around 30 minutes.
Ultrasound is the first test for a testicular lump and is very good at showing tumours, including small ones. It cannot confirm cancer on its own. A solid lump inside the testicle is referred urgently to a urologist, who arranges blood tests and any further scans.
Colour Doppler can show reduced or absent blood flow when torsion is suspected, but torsion is a surgical emergency and should not wait for a routine appointment. If you have sudden, severe testicular pain, especially with nausea or vomiting, call 999 or go to A&E now.
Yes. Doppler shows the enlarged veins of a varicocele, and the scan shows the fluid around the testicle in a hydrocele, along with cysts and spermatoceles. It can also show a hernia reaching from the groin into the scrotum, which your report will explain.
Your sonographer gives you verbal results before you leave. The written report with key images follows by email within 24 hours, ready to share with your GP or urologist.
Your sonographer explains the finding at the appointment, and your report says what should happen next and how soon. Many findings, such as cysts, are harmless. If a specialist should see you, we provide a referral letter at no extra charge.
An NHS scrotal ultrasound is free but usually needs a GP referral and can involve a wait for the scan and the report. A private scan needs no referral, is often available the same or next day and gives you verbal results before you leave.
Often, yes. Both clinics, 27 Welbeck Street in Central London and Victoria Street in St Albans, are open 7 days a week from 9am to 7pm, with same-day and next-day appointments. Call 020 7101 3377 to book today.
Medical disclaimer. This page is general information and does not replace individual medical advice. A testicular ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging test and cannot on its own confirm or exclude testicular cancer, and a normal scan cannot rule out every condition. Call 999 or go to A&E rather than booking a routine scan if you have sudden, severe testicular pain, pain with nausea or vomiting, or a testicle that looks higher than usual.
Sources: NHS, Testicular cancer: symptoms and Testicular cancer: diagnosis.
