Testicular Ultrasound Scan
A Testes and Scrotum Ultrasound provides a detailed real-time assessment of the testicles, epididymis and surrounding scrotal tissue. Any finding will be clearly characterised and appropriate next steps communicated at the time of the scan.
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£140
All-inclusive. Reported by a consultant radiologist or clinical specialist sonographer within 72 hours.
- Radiologists & specialist sonographers
- CQC registered
- GDPR compliant
- Report within 72 hours
What is a Testicular Ultrasound Scan?
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves — no radiation and no injections — to produce real-time images of soft tissues and organs.
Ultrasound is safe, painless, and radiation-free — making it a first-line investigation for many conditions of the testes.
Is this scan right for you?
Common reasons for having this scan include:
- Testicular pain or discomfort
- Palpable testicular lump
- Scrotal swelling or heaviness
- History of testicular injury
- Suspected varicocele, hydrocele or epididymal cyst
What a Testicular Ultrasound Scan can find
Ultrasound can identify:
- Epididymal cysts and epididymitis
- Hydrocele
- Varicocele
- Testicular masses
- Testicular cancer
- Scrotal hernia
What it cannot do
Ultrasound has inherent technical limitations. Image quality may be affected by body habitus, bowel gas, patient movement or the depth of structures being assessed. A normal or unremarkable scan result does not exclude all pathology. MyScanHub provides sonographic findings, not a clinical diagnosis. All findings must be interpreted alongside your clinical history and examination by your GP or specialist. If your symptoms are severe, worsening or you have urgent health concerns, please seek medical advice immediately and do not wait for your scan appointment.
What happens on the day
- 1Check in at our clinic in the Guildhall Outer Car Park at Bluewater. Parking is free.
- 2The scan is done in a private room. A little gel goes on the skin and a small probe is moved over the scrotum; it takes a few minutes for each side.
- 3The scan takes about 20 minutes. There are no needles and nothing to recover from: you can drive and go back to work straight away.
- 4Your written report is uploaded to your secure patient account within 72 hours.
Preparing for your Testicular Ultrasound Scan
On the day of your scan:
- No specific preparation is required
Please notify the team if:
- You are pregnant or might be pregnant
- You have any open wounds or skin infections in the scanning area
- You have relevant medical history (diabetes, cardiac, blood thinners)
- You have allergies to latex or ultrasound gel
Your report
All diagnostic scans at MyScanHub are performed and reported by GMC-registered Consultant Radiologists or HCPC-registered Clinical Specialist Sonographers. Your written report is delivered securely to your patient portal within 72 hours.
You can download the report and your images from your patient account to share with your GP, physiotherapist or specialist, or add a GP consultation to talk the findings through. How to open and share your results.
Why consider a private Ultrasound scan for the testes?
When you need answers quickly — or when prior imaging has been inconclusive — a private Ultrasound at MyScanHub gives you timely access and specialist reporting without the wait.
Private scan benefits include:
- Fast access — same-day or next-day appointments, no waiting list
- Consultant radiologist or clinical specialist sonographer report within 72 hours
- Fully-private, CQC-registered, GDPR-compliant imaging centre
- Secure online access to your report and images, easy to share with your GP or specialist
Smarter scanning. Proactive health. Peace of mind.
Step 1
Choose
Pick a scan or a programme. No GP referral required.
Step 2
Book
Select a time online — same-day availability most weekdays.
Step 3
Scan
Be seen by specialists at our Dartford, Kent imaging centre.
Step 4
Results
Your written report within 72 hours, in your secure patient account.
Frequently asked questions
I have found a lump. How quickly can I be scanned?
Usually the same or next day. A testicular lump should be scanned promptly; most are benign cysts or fluid, and the scan tells which, with the next step explained at the time.
Is sudden, severe testicular pain the same as a lump?
No. Sudden severe pain and swelling can be a twisted testicle, which is an emergency: go to A&E rather than booking a scan.
How long does the scan take?
About 20 minutes.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly, and every scan is reported by a consultant radiologist or a clinical specialist sonographer. You can share the report with your GP afterwards.
When will I get my report?
Your written report, from a GMC-registered consultant radiologist or an HCPC-registered clinical specialist sonographer, is delivered securely to your patient account within 72 hours of your scan, with your images alongside it.
Where is the clinic?
Our imaging centre is at Bluewater Shopping Centre, Dartford, Kent (DA9 9ST), in the Guildhall Outer Car Park — free parking, a few minutes from junction 2 of the M25 and the A2. We're open Monday to Saturday 8am–9pm and Sunday 10am–5pm. Full directions are sent with your booking confirmation.
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Ready to book your Testicular Ultrasound Scan?
Book online in minutes. Same-day and next-day slots available most weekdays in Dartford, Kent. Reported by a consultant radiologist or clinical specialist sonographer within 72 hours.
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