Private Breast Ultrasound Scan from £199
Breast ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to examine breast tissue. It may be used to investigate a breast lump or localised symptoms, often alongside clinical assessment and other breast imaging when appropriate.
What can a breast ultrasound scan assess?
Ultrasound can show whether a finding is fluid-filled or solid and can guide further assessment. It cannot rule out every breast cancer and may be used alongside mammography or other investigations depending on age, symptoms and clinical assessment.
Why might a clinician recommend this scan?
- Assessment of a palpable breast lump
- Investigation of focal breast pain or a localised area of concern
- Further assessment of a finding seen on another examination
- Distinguishing fluid-filled cysts from solid areas in suitable cases
How to prepare
Follow your appointment instructions. Wear a two-piece outfit if convenient and tell the clinician about any previous breast imaging, surgery or current symptoms.
Safety and limitations
Ultrasound uses no ionising radiation. A new breast lump, nipple inversion, bloody nipple discharge or skin change should receive prompt clinical assessment; imaging alone is not a substitute for assessment.
Ultrasound uses sound waves and does not use ionising radiation.
How does it compare with other scans?
Mammography and ultrasound provide different information and are sometimes used together. The appropriate pathway depends on age, symptoms and clinical findings.
More than a scan: doctor-led care before and after
Your scan is part of a supported care pathway. You do not need to arrange your own referral.
Before your scan: GP consultation
Discuss your symptoms, medical history and concerns with a GP. This helps you understand whether the scan is appropriate and what the examination is intended to investigate. If imaging is clinically appropriate, PrivateScans arranges the referral as part of the process.
After your scan: understand the report
Your images are reviewed and reported by a Consultant Radiologist. Your post-scan GP consultation gives you an opportunity to discuss the report in context, ask questions and understand possible next steps.
Included with your service
- Pre-scan GP consultation
- Private medical referral where appropriate
- Consultant Radiologist’s report
- Digital access to your images and report
- Post-scan GP consultation
- Dedicated Patient Care Team support
Consultation fee: You pay £25 when you book. If you proceed with the scan, the £25 is deducted from the scan price. If you do not proceed, you pay only the £25 consultation fee.
Breast ultrasound scan FAQs
Practical answers about booking, preparation, reporting and the clinical pathway.
How much does a private breast ultrasound scan cost?
A private breast ultrasound scan starts from £199. You pay £25 for the pre-scan GP consultation when you book. If you go ahead with the scan, the £25 is deducted from the scan price. If you decide not to proceed, you only pay the £25 consultation fee. If you are unsure whether this scan is right for you, speak to a doctor today.
Do I need a referral?
No, you do not need to arrange your own referral. You start with a pre-scan GP consultation with PrivateScans. The GP discusses your symptoms and medical history and, if the scan is clinically appropriate, PrivateScans arranges the referral as part of the process.
Who reports my scan?
Your images are reviewed and formally reported by a Consultant Radiologist. The written report explains the imaging findings; your post-scan GP consultation helps you discuss the results in the context of your symptoms and possible next steps.
When will I receive my report?
Your Consultant Radiologist’s report is usually available within 3 days of your scan.
What happens before and after the scan?
Your service includes a pre-scan GP consultation, referral arrangements where imaging is clinically appropriate, the scan, a Consultant Radiologist’s report, digital access to your images and report, a post-scan GP consultation and support from the Patient Care Team.
Can ultrasound replace a mammogram?
Can ultrasound replace a mammogram? Not in every case. The tests provide different information and a clinician may recommend one or both based on your circumstances.
Unsure whether this scan is right for you?
Speak to a doctor about your symptoms and the most appropriate next step.