It's important for patients to understand as much as possible about medical tests or investigations that they may undergo. The information that you find here on tests and investigations has been written for the benefit of non-medical laypersons by Dr Tim Kenny BMedSci, MB BS, MRCGP, DCH who has had 10 years experience as a GP principal.
Select a test or investigation from the list to the right.
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Medical laboratory services in the UK
We provide information on the major medical laboratory and pathology services companies in the UK . You can also order many tests online such as food allergy tests, infertility tests, a risk profile for Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Medical and diagnostic imaging
Diagnostic imaging embraces services such as CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans, ultrasound imaging, bone densitometry (osteoporosis screening) and general radiology (X-Ray) services.