Private Testicular & Scrotal Ultrasound Scan in London

A private testicular and scrotal ultrasound at London Private Ultrasound costs £219. That covers the scan of both testicles, the epididymides, the spermatic cord and the scrotal sac, colour Doppler blood flow, the consultation, findings explained on the day and a same-day written report with images.

Across London a private testicular ultrasound generally ranges from around £150 to £270, depending on who performs and reports the scan and whether images and a written report are included.

It is a routine, discreet medical examination and our team performs scrotal scans every week. You are in a private room, only the area being scanned is exposed and a towel covers everything else.

Most men find it far less awkward than they expected and are reassured by how matter-of-fact and professional it is. If you would prefer a particular clinician or want to discuss anything beforehand, tell us when you book.

A scrotal ultrasound is a safe, painless scan that uses high-frequency sound waves to look inside the scrotum. It examines both testicles, the epididymides, the spermatic cord and the fluid space around the testicle, with colour Doppler used to check blood flow.

It is the same examination as a testicular ultrasound — “scrotal” simply refers to the whole area being scanned rather than the testicles alone.

Yes. Scrotal ultrasound, testicular ultrasound, testes ultrasound and testicular sonogram are all names for the same scan. It assesses the testicles and every structure inside the scrotum, so whichever term your GP or urologist has used, this is the scan they mean.

The size, shape, texture and blood flow of both testicles, plus the epididymides, the spermatic cord and the scrotal sac. It can identify a lump or mass and whether it is inside or outside the testicle, a varicocele, a hydrocele, an epididymal cyst or spermatocele, inflammation such as epididymitis or orchitis, trauma, an undescended testicle, microlithiasis and features that raise or lower the suspicion of testicular cancer.

Ultrasound is the first-line imaging test for a testicular lump and is highly sensitive at detecting tumours, including small masses. It cannot on its own confirm cancer or replace specialist management, but it distinguishes many benign from suspicious appearances.

Where a finding is suspicious, your report recommends an urgent two-week-wait urology referral. The great majority of men who come in worried about a lump leave reassured.

Colour Doppler ultrasound can help assess blood flow when torsion is suspected. However, sudden severe testicular pain, especially with swelling, nausea, vomiting or a high-riding testicle, is a surgical emergency. Do not wait for a routine private scan — attend A&E or urgent care immediately, or call 999.

Yes. A scrotal ultrasound with Doppler assesses enlarged veins in the spermatic cord consistent with a varicocele, which can cause aching, heaviness or affect fertility. It also shows fluid collecting around the testicle in a hydrocele, including whether it is simple or complex.

No. The scan is non-invasive and usually painless. Warm gel is applied and a small probe is moved gently over the scrotum. You may feel mild pressure. If any area is already tender, tell your clinician and they will adapt. No radiation is used.

The scan itself usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Allow around 30 minutes for the full appointment, which includes your history, the scan and a discussion of the findings.

No special preparation is needed. There is no fasting and no full bladder required. Eat, drink and take your usual medication as normal and wear comfortable, loose clothing. Bring any previous scan reports, urology letters or blood tests if you have them.

No. You can self-refer and book directly online, by phone on 020 7101 3377 or by WhatsApp. If you already have a GP or urology referral or previous reports, bring them, as they give useful clinical context.

Findings are explained during the appointment where appropriate, and a written report with images is provided the same day. The report is suitable to share with your GP, urologist or insurer, with a referral letter included at no extra charge if a finding needs onward investigation.

An NHS scrotal ultrasound is free but usually needs a GP referral first and can involve a wait for both the scan and the report. A private testicular ultrasound needs no referral, is usually available the same or next day, and gives you a written report the same day.

If a private scan finds something that needs NHS management, we produce a referral letter the same day. Because it contains confirmed imaging findings, that referral is usually acted on faster.

London Private Ultrasound has two clinics. Central London is at 27 Welbeck Street, W1G 8EN, in the Harley Street Medical District, a short walk from Bond Street, Oxford Circus and Marylebone. St Albans is at 54–56 Victoria Street, AL1 3HZ.

Both offer testicular and scrotal ultrasound seven days a week, 9am to 7pm, with same-day appointments often available.

Yes. A testicular ultrasound is often combined with semen analysis, hormone blood tests, infection or STI screening, or a prostate and bladder or abdominal ultrasound as part of a wider men’s health or fertility assessment. Ask when you book and we can arrange the right combination for one visit.

Yes. The appointment, the discussion and your report are handled with strict medical confidentiality and a respectful, discreet approach throughout.

This page is written for adult patients. For anyone under 18, please call the clinic first on 020 7101 3377 so suitability and the right safeguarding arrangements can be confirmed before booking.

Your clinician explains the finding and advises on next steps, which may include GP follow-up, a urology referral, urgent assessment, blood tests or an interval ultrasound, depending on the situation. Any referral letter you need is included at no extra charge.