Private Neck Ultrasound Scan from £199
A neck ultrasound assesses superficial structures in the neck, including lymph nodes, salivary glands and soft-tissue lumps. The examination can be targeted to the area of concern.
What can a neck ultrasound scan assess?
Ultrasound shows superficial soft tissues in real time and can help characterise lumps. It does not assess every deep neck structure or replace examination of symptoms such as swallowing or voice changes.
Why might a clinician recommend this scan?
- Assessment of a neck lump or enlarged lymph node
- Investigation of selected salivary gland problems
- Review of superficial cysts or other soft-tissue findings
- Further assessment of a palpable abnormality
How to prepare
Usually no special preparation is required. Wear clothing that leaves the neck accessible and tell the team where you have noticed the lump or symptoms.
Safety and limitations
Ultrasound uses no ionising radiation. A persistent or growing neck lump, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or other concerning symptoms should receive timely clinical assessment.
Ultrasound uses sound waves and does not use ionising radiation.
How does it compare with other scans?
CT or MRI may be required for deeper structures or when more extensive assessment is needed. The best test depends on the location and symptoms.
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.
Neck ultrasound scan FAQs
Practical answers about booking, preparation, reporting and the clinical pathway.
How much does a private neck ultrasound scan cost?
A private neck 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 tell whether a neck lump is cancer?
Can ultrasound tell whether a neck lump is cancer? It can characterise some features, but it cannot always give a definitive diagnosis; further tests or sampling may be required.
Unsure whether this scan is right for you?
Speak to a doctor about your symptoms and the most appropriate next step.