Tests and Investigations

Patient UK has an extensive section of leaflets on tests and investigations. They include explanations of blood tests, X-rays, scans, endoscopy, etc.

Other UK sources of information about tests and investigations

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Lab Tests Online UK

Lab Tests Online UK is designed to help you, the patient, to better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases. The site has developed from a partnership between the Association of Clinical Biochemists (a long established UK association) and the American Association of Clinical Chemistry.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) The Royal College of Radiologists

Provide a lot of patient information. Including

  • Information Leaflets on Diagnostic Radiological Procedures. This includes information on Chest X-ray, CT Scan, Barium Enema, MRI Scan, Barium Meal, Bone Scan, Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) or Intravenous Urogram (IVU), X-ray of the Pelvis, Ultrasound Scan, Intussusception Reduction, Isotope Kidney (Renal) Scan (DMSA scan), Isotope Lung Scan, Isotope Renogram (MAG 3 renogram or DTPA renogram).
  • Information Leaflets on Interventional Radiology Procedures. This includes information on Angiography, Angioplasty, Antegrade Ureteric Stenting, Fallopian Tube Recanalisation, Insertion of a Vena Cava Filter, Oesophageal Stent Insertion, Percutaneous Abscess Drainage, Percutaneous Biliary Drainage, Percutaneous Biopsy, Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, Percutaneous Nephrostomy, Thrombolysis, TIPSS, Varicocele Embolisation, Percutaneous Gastrostomy, Fibroid Embolisation.
  • A section called 'goingfora.com' - a tour round a virtual radiology department giving information and insight into what happens during various tests and investigations.
  • Commonly Asked Questions in Radiology

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Angioplasty and Stent - Patient Information

Information from The Vascular Society regarding angioplasty and stent.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Arteriogram

Information from The Vascular Society regarding arteriograms.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) NHS Screening

Gateway to information on screening in the UK. for example, information about screening tests for certain cancers, sexually transmitted infections, diseases in childhood, etc.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) UK National Screening Committee

Information about vaious screening tests, and research into screening.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Breast Screening Programme (the NHS)

Aims to reduce the number of women who die from breast cancer by detecting abnormalities early enough to give a better prognosis and wider choice of options for treatment. Produces and distributes publications, cassettes, leaflets and videos.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Breast Screening

Directgov is the website of the UK government for its citizens, providing information and online services for the public all in one place. They provide a wide range of information including one in this area.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme

England: www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/bowel/index.html
Scotland: www.bowelscreening.scot.nhs.uk
Wales: www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=747
Northern Ireland - watch out for news at www.cancerni.net

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Screening for cancer

Information leaflets from the Department of Health's website. Titles include:

  • Bowel cancer screening: the facts
  • Bowel cancer screening the colonoscopy investigation
  • Be breast aware
  • An easy guide to breast screening
  • Breast screening: Over 70? You are still entitled to breast screening
  • An easy guide to cervical screening
  • Cervical Screening Programme: What your abnormal result means

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Bowel Cancer Screening: Your Choices

Information leaflet from Beating Bowel Cancer.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 'Full-body' CT scans: Are they worth the cost in money and radiation exposure?

From the 'Behind the Medical Headlines' website developed to provide authoritative and independent expert commentaries on topical medical matters reported in the international media. Produced by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) British Heart Foundation

Provide various information leaflets on heart tests and investigations.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) British Thoracic Society

Is a professional organisation for doctors who specialise in chest diseases, but the patient information section of their website provides information on a number of topics including: Bronchoscopy, Transbronchial Biopsy, Lung Needle Biopsy.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) British Brain and Spine Foundation

Have very good information booklets which you can download. Titles include: Angiograms, MRI Scan, CT Scan, Neurophysiology.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) EdRenINFO

Information provided by the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Renal Unit for patients and for doctors who are not renal specialists. This site includes information about many kidney problems including kidney biopsy.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) CancerHelp UK

CancerHelp UK is a free information service about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families. It is brought to you by Cancer Research UK. Their website includes comprehensive, authoritative information on procedures related to cancer care.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Royal Marsden

A leading UK cancer centre, recognised worldwide for the quality of its services. Site includes comprehensive, authoritative information on procedures related to cancer care. See their Patient Information section.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif)  Health Talk Online

Healthtalkonline, is an award-winning charity website, which lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. The information is based on qualitative research into patient experiences led by experts at the University of Oxford and includes a module on:

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif)  Cystoscopy

This site is edited by Derek McLintock, BSc MB BS FRCOG, a Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician based in Hertfordshire, UK.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif)  About Your Hysteroscopy

This site is edited by Derek McLintock, BSc MB BS FRCOG, a Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician based in Hertfordshire, UK.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif)  Laparoscopy

This site is edited by Derek McLintock, BSc MB BS FRCOG, a Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician based in Hertfordshire, UK.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) PPP Healthcare

Information about private healthcare but their website has information about a range of conditions, investigations and surgical procedures.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) BUPA

Information about private healthcare but their website has information about a range of conditions, investigations and surgical procedures.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Home Health UK Ltd

Provides simple, reliable health tests, which can be easily carried out in the home. Tests available range from allergy tests to prostate disorder tests.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) BMJ (British Medical Journal)

See the Imaging Techniques section of their collected resources. Aimed a doctors but of use to the general reader. In particular, see the series of articles called 'ABC of interventional cardiology'.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) colposcopy.co.uk

Private clinic but their website provides information on colposcopy, the smear test, dyskaryosis, dysplasia, abnormal smear results, the wart virus, HPV, LLETZ, and cervical cancer.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Computed tomographic colonography (virtual colonoscopy)

A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Computed tomographic colonography (virtual colonoscopy).

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Wireless capsule endoscopy for investigation of the small bowel

A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Wireless capsule endoscopy for investigation of the small bowel.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) King's College Hospital

Provides information on various tests and procedures including:

  • Coronary Angiogram
  • Coronary Angioplasty
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
  • Having a Pacemaker Fitted
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Arthroscopy
  • Apicectomy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Gastroscopy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
  • Vaginal Hysterectomy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Lumbar Sympathectomy
  • Renal Angiogram
  • Bronchoscopy

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Cambridge University Hospital

Provides information on various tests and procedures including:

  • Arthroscopy of the jaw joint
  • Biopsies
  • Elbow Arthroscopy
  • Endoscopy
  • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography) for inpatients
  • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography) for outpatients
  • EUS (Endoscopic ultrasound) for inpatients
  • EUS (Endoscopic ultrasound) for outpatients
  • Gastroscopy
  • Knee Arthoscopy
  • MRI Scan
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Ultrasound - EUS (Endoscopic ultrasound)
  • What is a PET/CT scan?
  • Sigmoidoscopy

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) West Suffolk Hospital NHS Trust

Provides information on various tests and procedures including:

  • Arthroscopy of the Knee
  • Cystoscopy And Optical Urethrotomy
  • Cystoscopy And Urethral Dilation In Men
  • Cystoscopy And Urethral Dilation In Women
  • Endometrial Biopsy
  • Fasting Blood Tests
  • Flexible Cystoscopy
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Gastroscopy
  • Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
  • Haematology Tests
  • Laparoscopy
  • Lower Limb Arthroscopy
  • Oral (Mouth) Biopsy
  • Rigid Cystoscopy
  • Semen Analysis
  • Upper Limb Arthroscopy
  • Vulval Biopsy

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif)  Virtual Colonoscopy

St Mark's Hospital and academic institute from The North West London Hospitals NHS Trust produce a wide range of patient information leaflets including one in this area.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Ankle Arthroscopy

This site is dedicated to conditions of the ankle joint that are treated by Simon Moyes. Patients can find all the information they need about some of the more common ankle problems, while surgeons and medical professionals can find an up-to-date medical resource for those involved in or studying ankle arthroscopy.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Jaw Arthroscopy

Information from the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Medicine Guide for Ultrasound

Provides detailed information about the drugs available to treat this condition. Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines, conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Medicine Guide for X-ray imaging

Provides detailed information about the drugs available to treat this condition. Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines, conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Medicine Guide for Thyroid cancer (testing for)

Provides detailed information about the drugs available to treat this condition. Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines, conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Medicine Guide for Thyroid function (testing of)

Provides detailed information about the drugs available to treat this condition. Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines, conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Coronary angioplasty

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Arthroscopy of the knee

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Barium enema

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Chloride test

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Angiography

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Biopsy

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Blood tests

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) CEA test

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Cervical screening test

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) DEXA scan

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) LDH

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Lumbar puncture

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Hysteroscopy

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Colposcopy

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) CT scan

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Coronary angiography

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Coronary angioplasty

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) CT scan (screening)

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Cystoscopy

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Diagnostic endoscopy of the stomach

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Therapeutic endoscopy of the stomach

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Dilatation and curettage (D&C)

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Hearing and vision tests for children

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Differential test

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) EEG

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Electrolytes

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Endoscopy

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Diagnostic endoscopy of the stomach

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Gram stain

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Laparoscopy

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Magnesium test

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Microalbumin test

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) MRI scan

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) PET scan

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Potassium test

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Phosphate test

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Renin test

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Preoperative tests

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) TIBC test

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Total protein test

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Ultrasound scan

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) TPMT test

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) X-ray

Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Abdominal ultrasound

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Angioplasty of the leg arteries

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Angiogram (cardiac catheterisation)

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Barium enema

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Barium swallow and meal

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Breast lump investigation

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Breast lump removal (lumpectomy)

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Cervical screening

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Colposcopy

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Cone biopsy

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Coronary angioplasty

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) CT scan

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) DEXA scan

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Discography

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Echocardiogram

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Electrocardiogram

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Bronchoscopy

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Flexible cystoscopy

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Flexible sigmoidoscopy

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Gastroscopy

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Gynaecological laparoscopy

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Hemicolectomy

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Hysteroscopy

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Intravenous urogram

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Renal angioplasty

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Retrograde pyelography

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Rigid cystoscopy

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Rigid laryngoscopy

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB)

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Septoplasty

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Transoesophageal echocardiogram

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Urodynamic study

Information from BUPA.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Vulval lesion investigation

Information from BUPA.


Checked: 23 Jan 2009

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