General medical ultrasound can help assess specific abdominal, hepatobiliary, urinary and soft-tissue questions. If your symptoms are new or unexplained, a GP consultation can help determine whether ultrasound is the right next test.
Use the examination finder to search the currently listed scan options by symptom, body area or preparation need. The clinic team should confirm the most appropriate examination, preparation and booking pathway before an appointment is made.
An ultrasound scan answers a specific imaging question. It does not replace emergency assessment, urgent maternity care, urgent breast assessment or a wider clinical review where those are needed.
Examination finder
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Search by scan category, body area, clinical intent, symptom or preparation need. If you are unsure, book a GP consultation and we will guide you.
Diagnostic ultrasound · Abdomen & urinary · New
Liver & Gallbladder Ultrasound
gallstones · right upper abdominal pain · abnormal liver tests
Intent: Symptom assessment
FastingBook this scanDiagnostic ultrasound · Abdomen & urinary
Abdominal Ultrasound
abdominal pain · liver · gallbladder
Intent: Symptom assessment
FastingBook this scanDiagnostic ultrasound · Abdomen & urinary · New
Kidney & Urinary Tract Ultrasound
kidney · bladder · urinary
Intent: Symptom assessment
Full bladderBook this scan
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Victoria Medical Ultrasound Pathway TeamPatient information subject to ultrasound and clinical pathway review · Reviewed by Dr George Xynopoulos, Consultant Physician & Cardiologist · GMC 3502763
Clinical review date: 22 August 2026
View full profileHow to choose the appropriate examination
The best scan depends on the body area, symptoms, pregnancy status, prior results and the clinical question. If you are unsure, start with a private GP or speak to the clinic team before booking.
| Concern or starting point | Possible route | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Upper-abdominal pain or a gallbladder/liver question | Liver and gallbladder ultrasound | Fasting may apply; confirm the current instruction. |
| Urinary symptoms or kidney/bladder concern | Urinary tract ultrasound | Preparation may include a bladder instruction. |
| Severe pain, jaundice, persistent vomiting or collapse | Urgent clinical route | Do not wait for a routine scan if symptoms are severe or worsening. |
Preparation and appointment planning
Abdominal preparation often differs from urinary preparation. The current instructions should be confirmed at booking because they depend on the planned anatomy and protocol.
Preparation varies by examination. Confirm the current instructions with the clinic when booking, and bring relevant referral letters, previous reports or test results where available.
When to use an urgent pathway instead
Severe or worsening abdominal pain, fever with jaundice, repeated vomiting, collapse or other acute symptoms may require urgent assessment rather than routine imaging.
A routine private scan should never delay emergency or specialist urgent assessment. If you are unsure how urgent a symptom is, use NHS 111 or the appropriate emergency service.
Currently listed examinations in this category
These direct pages provide examination-specific preparation and booking guidance. Further pages are added only after the exact bookable protocol and clinical pathway are confirmed.
Liver & Gallbladder Ultrasound
Upper-abdominal imaging for appropriate symptom pathways.
Urinary Tract Ultrasound
Kidney and bladder imaging for suitable urinary concerns.
Kidney & Urinary Tract Ultrasound
Focused kidney, bladder and urinary tract imaging for appropriate urinary concerns.
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