Diagnostic tests for renal conditions
Our Liver and Renal Centre provides state-of-the-art diagnostic tests for patients with suspected renal conditions.
Reviewed by Dr Andrew Palmer, Consultant Nephrologist
Why choose us for diagnostic services?
West London location
Our South Kensington-based hospital is easily accessible via car or public transport.
No waiting lists
Receive your consultation and diagnostic tests on the same day, all under one roof.
State-of-the-art technology
We use the very latest diagnostics equipment for our patients' convenience and comfort.
About our diagnostic services
At the Liver and Renal Centre, we offer a variety of diagnostic services using state-of-the-art technology, all delivered at our private hospital in west London.
Tests you may receive include blood and urine tests as well as scans, including ultrasound, MRI and CT scans. In most cases we can offer next-day appointments, with your consultation and tests carried out on the same day where possible, all under one roof.
Diagnostic tests for renal conditions
At the Liver and Renal Centre, we offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic tests to help assess, diagnose and understand suspected renal conditions.
Blood tests
Blood tests are used to measure the level of creatinine in your blood, which is an indicator of how well your kidneys are working.
CT scan
A computerized tomography (CT) scan uses X-ray technology to create detailed images of the body.
Kidney angiogram
An angiogram is a type of X-ray that examines your blood vessels, often used for diagnosing renovascular disease.
Kidney biopsy
A kidney biopsy is a short procedure that involves taking a sample of kidney tissue for microscopic examination.
MRI scan
An MRI scan is a medical imaging procedure that uses radio waves and magnetic fields to produce images of the body.
Nuclear medicine scan
A nuclear medicine scan uses a small amount of injected radioactive material to examine how your kidneys are functioning.
Ultrasound
An ultrasound is a type of scan that uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the internal body.
Urine tests
Urine tests are used to examine how well your kidneys are working by measuring the levels of albumin and creatinine.
Paying for your treatment
We welcome both self-paying and insured patients.
Self-pay patients
We offer several ways for patients to self-pay, including pay-as-you-go and self-pay packages.
Insured patients
At Cromwell Hospital, we accept private health insurance from most major providers, including AXA, Aviva, Bupa, and Vitality.
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