Private Image-guided biopsy

USING AN ULTRASOUND OR CT SCANNER TO HELP TAKE TISSUE SAMPLES


HCA UK provide a range of locations for image-guided biopsies in London, Birmingham and Manchester.

Enquiries & Appointments

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About having an image-guided biopsy

Image-guided biopsies are an accurate way of diagnosing cancer, tumours and liver disease. Your consultant might recommend that you have an image-guided biopsy if they suspect you have cancer, liver disease or if they want to investigate an abnormality further.

By using an ultrasound or CT scanner, your consultant can precisely locate the tissue they want to take a sample of.

Need to know

In most cases you'll have your scan and biopsy on the same day — but not always. Once you've changed into your hospital gown, your radiologist will inject the area where the biopsy is being taken with local anaesthetic. They will then do an ultrasound or CT scan and use the images it produces to determine the best place to take the tissue sample from.

To take the sample, your radiologist injects the biopsy needle into your body and removes a small amount of tissue. They may put a dressing over the affected area. The procedure usually takes about 30 minutes in the imaging department.
As with all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. ​Your consultant will explain these to you and answer any questions you might have. We ask you not to eat for up to six hours before your scan, and not to drink water up to two hours before.
You should be able to go home on the same day but depending on the type of biopsy you have, we might need to care for you for longer. Please arrange for someone to drive you home. It's best to rest at home for the next of couple of days, and to avoid any strenuous activity for the following week. You should be able to take your dressing off after 24 hours. As soon as we have your results, we'll let you know.
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Scanning technology at HCA UK

Across the HCA UK network in London, Birmingham and Manchester we offer private diagnostic MRI scans for a wide range of service lines to help diagnose and manage different health conditions.

 

HCA UK are committed to ensuring they continually invest in the latest technology to support advancements in diagnosing conditions sooner. Throughout the HCA UK network we currently have the latest in both 1.5T and 3T MRI machines.

Our Private Image-guided biopsy locations

The Harley Street Clinic

The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Portland Hospital

The Portland Hospital

205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Princess Grace Hospital

The Princess Grace Hospital

42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Lister Hospital

The Lister Hospital

Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
The Shard Outpatients

The Shard Outpatients

The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
London Bridge Hospital

London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London