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CT scans, arranged by a GP.

CT builds detailed cross-section images in seconds using X-rays. It is especially useful for the chest, bones, kidneys and blood vessels, and our GP checks it is the right test first.

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Phone or video GPAssessed remotely, no NHS referral needed

Scanned within daysUsually at our partner centre in Salford

Specialist reportBy a consultant radiologist, typically within 48 hours

Explained by a GPA call to go through your results and next steps

At a glance

Quick. Most CT scans take only a few minutes, and the scanner is an open ring rather than a tunnel.
Uses radiation. Doses are kept as low as possible, and your GP only arranges CT when the benefit outweighs the small risk.
Two scans we often arrange: a heart calcium score and a low-dose lung scan, each for the right person.

CT scans we arrange

Coronary artery calcium score

A low-dose scan of the heart arteries that shows hardened plaque. Most useful when your heart risk is borderline, to help decide about treatment such as a statin.

Low-dose lung CT

For people aged roughly 55 to 74 with a significant smoking history, where it can find lung cancer early. Not recommended for people who have never smoked.

Chest, abdomen and pelvis

To investigate specific symptoms or follow up a finding on another test.

Bones and joints

Detailed views of fractures and complex joints, for example for surgical planning.

Scans take place at accredited partner imaging centres in the North West. For Warrington, CT is available at our Salford centre. You get the address and directions with your booking. See CT centres on Scan Path.

A radiologist pointing at a CT image of the abdomen on a monitor

Things to consider

Radiation. A low-dose lung scan or calcium score gives a dose similar to a few months to a year of natural background radiation; a full abdominal CT gives more. Your GP weighs this against what the scan can tell you, and will suggest MRI or ultrasound where they can answer the question instead.

Pregnancy. Tell us if you are or might be pregnant.

Contrast. Some CT scans use an iodine-based contrast injection. If yours does, we will check your kidney function and ask about allergies first.

Incidental findings. CT, like any detailed scan, sometimes shows small findings unrelated to the reason for the scan. Your GP explains which matter and which do not.

Book your CT scan

Choose your scan to book online. Your GP calls before the scan to check it is right for you.

Scan	Price	Book
CT scan, 1 areaSalford	£495	Book
CT scan, 2 areasSalford	£650	Book
CT scan, 3 areasSalford	£775	Book
Low-dose lung CTSalford	£599	Book
CT calcium scoreCentre confirmed when booked	£595	Book

Prices include a phone or video GP consultation, the consultant report and a GP review of your results. A £25 booking fee secures your GP call and comes off the price.

CT near Warrington

CT for Warrington patients is carried out at our partner centre in Salford, about 14 miles away, which also offers low-dose lung CT. Because CT uses radiation, your GP checks the scan is justified before referring you.

Your GP consultation is by phone or video, so you only travel once, for the scan.