Diagnostics

Chequers Health Group provide a comprehensive array of tests, scans, and biopsies conveniently located off the A666 in Bolton. We aim to streamline the process by offering multiple diagnostic tests on the same day, minimising the need for multiple clinic visits.

Our Consultants and Radiographers work promptly to analyse your scans, ensuring a swift diagnosis. In some instances, we’re able to perform minimally invasive treatments on the same day as your initial consultation. If further treatment is necessary, our team of esteemed consultants and skilled nursing staff provide guidance and support throughout your treatment journey.

Our Diagnostic Service includes Ultrasound Scanning and Clinical Testing for Lung Function.

Lung Function Services

If you are experiencing any unexplained shortness of breath or underlying lung condition requiring further diagnostics or review, you can refer yourself to our Consultants where he/ she can assess how well your lungs are working.

The tests we can offer in our Clinic are:

  • Spirometry
  • Lung Volume
  • Gas Transfer Measurement
  • Bronchial Responsiveness
  • Fitness to Fly Testing
  • Respiratory Muscle Strength
  • Long-Term Oxygen Therapy Assessment

Ultrasound Services

Chequers Health Group in Bolton are proud to offer private and affordable 2D/4D Baby Ultrasound Scans from 6 weeks, offered at our CQC registered clinic. We ensure that adequate care and professionalism is provided for you and your baby.

  • 2D Scans- from £40
  • 4D Scans- from £60

Our Ultrasound Service also provides comprehensive diagnostics to identify causes of pain, swelling and infection of different parts of the body.

This scan is very safe and versatile. A GP referral is not required and you will be able to gain access to the earliest available appointment. Our scans include expert 1-1 medical care, a report and digital access to your results.

Our Sonographers cover the following areas:

  • Abdomen- Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Bile Ducts
  • Aorta
  • Kidneys and Urinary Bladder
  • Pelvis- Uterus, Ovaries, Womb Lining
  • Musculoskeletal- Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments, Nerves and Joints.
  • Vascular- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Scrotal/Testicular
  • Neck & Thyroid- Thyroid Gland, Salivary Glands and Lymph Nodes
  • Abdominal Wall & Groin- Umbilical/ Para-Umbilical Hernias, Inguinal/ Femoral Hernias
  • Lipomas (subcutaneous lumps)
  • Cancer  – any suspicious lesions via special pathways and requests.

Echocardiogram Scan (coming soon)

We provide specialist Echocardiogram scanning services.

An ‘ECHO’ is a specialised cardiac ultrasound scan used to assess the structure and function of the heart. It can produce images of your heart chambers, walls, valves and main blood vessels.

We offer private Echo scans with a report written by our Consultant Cardiologist and digital access to your results.

Lung Function Tests- Frequently Asked Questions

Doctors use these tests to diagnose conditions such as allergies, infections, chronic lung conditions.

There is no prior prep just wear comfortable clothing. You can eat and drink beforehand but no or vigorous exercise.

Some tests use a spirometer, a device you breathe into (through a mouthpiece) that measure the amount of air and how quickly you’re able to inhale and exhale.

You will be asked to perform multiple attempts and you will wear a nose clip to ensure you breathe through your mouth.

Processed meats such as salami/ham, high oxidant foods like lettuce, berries, turnip tops/chervil are better to avoid. Similarly, anything with high caffeine content such as tea, coffee, and Coca-Cola. These items can affect the results of your lung function tests.

If you take a bronchodilator, please continue to use them as advised by your doctor. If you regularly use bronchodilators (Relievers such as Ventolin or Salbutamol, for example) please do not use them for a few hours before your appointment.

Avoid smoking for 1 hour before testing.

Notify your doctor if you’re pregnant or if you have abdominal swelling, both affect your ability to breathe deeply.

These tests are covered by some insurance provides but please check with your insurance beforehand.

You may feel faint or light-headed due to hyperventilation, but this will resolve in 15-45 minutes.

Ultrasound- Frequently Asked Questions

Wear comfortable loose clothing, preferably 2 pieces if the abdomen or pelvis needs to be examined. If you are having an abdomen scan, then we require you to fast for 6 hours. You can drink plenty of fluids but please avoid anything with milk as it can create gas in the abdomen and makes it difficult to scan. If you are having a pelvis scan, please finish drinking 1 litre of water an hour before as this distends the bladder and enables us to see the uterus and ovaries clearly.

15-30 minutes during which time you may be asked to change position to allow the area to be examined from different angles.

Ultrasound scans are a simple examination, they are non-invasive and are not painful. There may be varying degrees of discomfort from pressure against the area that is examined.

For diagnostic ultrasound there are no known harmful effects on humans, however research is ongoing.

The ultrasound scanner consists of a computer, a video display screen and a probe that is used to scan the body.

The ultrasound scan report will be sent to you within 48 hours of the examination. This can be sent to your GP at the patients request.