FindScan helps you compare and book the following private diagnostic scans at CQC-accredited clinics across the UK — no GP referral required.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging uses magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of soft tissue — brains, joints, and ligaments — without radiation. Typically 20–45 minutes, ideal for detailed diagnostic imaging.
Computed Tomography combines X-rays from multiple angles to build detailed cross-sectional images — excellent for bones, chest, and internal organs, and usually faster than an MRI.
Ultrasound uses sound waves to produce real-time images and is quick, painless, and radiation-free — commonly used for abdominal, pelvic, and soft-tissue imaging.
X-rays are the fastest and most widely available scan type, ideal for bones, joints, and chest imaging — often completed in 10 minutes with no preparation needed.