Upper Abdomen Ultrasound Scan Price: £197
An abdominal ultrasound scan is a safe, non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create real-time images of the internal organs in your upper abdomen. It helps identify conditions affecting the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, and major blood vessels — often before symptoms appear.
✅ Same-day appointments
✅ Performed by experienced specialists
✅ Radiation-free and safe for all ages
✅ Available in Central London and St Albans

🔍 What’s Included in the Scan?
We assess the following abdominal organs:
- Liver – for enlargement, fatty liver, tumours, or hepatitis
- Gallbladder – to detect gallstones or inflammation
- Pancreas – check for structural abnormalities or cysts
- Kidneys – for stones, cysts, or blockages
- Spleen – assess size and possible blood disorders
- Abdominal Aorta – to detect aneurysms or vessel abnormalities
- Urinary Bladder (when applicable)
🌟 Why Have an Abdominal Ultrasound?
✔️ Check for liver disease, gallstones, or fatty liver
✔️ Detect cysts, tumours, or inflammation early
✔️ Investigate abdominal pain, bloating, or abnormal blood tests
✔️ Monitor existing conditions (e.g. hepatitis, kidney issues)
✔️ Peace of mind through early detection
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Tel: 020 7101 3377
⚠️ Common Reasons to Book
- Abdominal pain or discomfort
- Bloating, indigestion, or reflux
- Abnormal liver/kidney blood test results
- History of gallstones or urinary issues
- Monitoring known conditions (e.g. fatty liver, polycystic kidneys)
- Family history of liver or pancreatic cancer
1. Why do I need to have an abdominal ultrasound scan?
- Abdominal pain, Discomfort, Bloating, Vomiting,
- Abnormal liver function tests, Fatty liver, Gallstone, Liver Cirrhosis, Yellow Skin (Jaundice)
- Follow up on previous findings such as cysts, gallstones, polyps, kidney stones
- Cysts, Polyps, Tumours, Cancers, or Inflammation
- Abnormal Blood Tests
2. What does the abdominal ultrasound scan include?
In this scan we will
- Take your relevant medical history
- Provide 10 minutes consultation
- Explain all findings during and after your ultrasound scan
- Write an official scan report within 24 hrs, with appropriate images included in the report
- Recommend a follow-up ultrasound scan if necessary
- Offer GP or specialist referral and a Blood Test if needed
3. What is the most common finding of an abdominal ultrasound scan?
- Cancer or other life-threatening diseases in solid organs like; Liver, kidney, spleen, and pancreas.
- Fatty liver, Cirrhosis, tumours or cysts in the liver
- Fluid collection in the abdominal cavity
- Obstruction in the biliary or pancreatic ducts and the cause of obstruction
- Enlargement or inflammation of the spleen, liver or both (Splenomegaly, Hepatomegaly, Hepatosplenomegaly)
- Gallstone and other pathologies in the gallbladder
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Stone, cyst, tumour, collection or blockage in kidneys
- Abdominal Aorta dilation (Aneurysm)
4. Would I need a blood test?
In some cases, we will recommend a relevant blood test.
5. What kind of preparation do I need?
- You will be asked be fasting at least 4-6 hours before your abdominal ultrasound scan appointment. ( You are not allowed to drink Tea or Coffee, or eat porridge)
- You must drink at least one litre of water one hour before your appointment.
- If you have diabetes, please eat and drink as usual.
- If you are on medication, please take your medicines on time.
6. What happens during the abdominal ultrasound scan?
Our Ultrasound Specialists will explain the procedure before your scan. You will be guided to lie on your back on the examination couch. A small amount of water-based gel will be applied to your abdomen. Our specialist will move the probe on your skin to produce diagnostic ultrasound images. You will not feel any discomfort during your ultrasound scan. An Abdominal ultrasound scan is regularly completed within 20 minutes. Our Sonographer will recommend the best course of action, depending on the ultrasound scan findings.
7. When will I get the results?
You will receive your results verbally after the scan. However, the Sonographer will examine the relevant images after your appointment and prepare a written report after your scan or within 24 hours with any recommended actions. The report will be sent to you so that you can discuss the findings with your doctor, if required.
8. What are the risks of an abdominal ultrasound?
There are no risks or side effects associated with the Abdominal ultrasound scan. Ultrasound does not use any radiation, which is why doctors prefer to use them to check on developing babies in pregnant women.
Private Ultrasound Clinic
All part of our services, from our specialists to our technology and, of course, our clinic, is designed to deliver the greatest possible experience for all of our patients and visitors.
We are conveniently located a stone throw famous Harley Street of London and our clinic is a place where you may feel safe and clean, comfortable, and reassuring environment.
Central London Branch: 27 Welbeck Street, London, W1G 8EN
St Albans Branch : 54-56 Victoria St, St Albans, AL1 3HZ
Tel: 020 7101 3377
