Paediatric Ultrasound Scan

Paediatric Ultrasound Scan

Private ultrasound scans for children aged 13 to 17 in Milton Keynes, carried out by a consultant or sonographer. Fast appointments and clear written reports. No GP referral? We can arrange one for £50.

Paediatric Ultrasound Scan Pricing

£150

Pay in 4 interest-free instalments with Clearpay
What’s included
  • One ultrasound scan
  • Referral from a GP or healthcare professional reviewed before your appointment
  • Full report from a consultant radiologist
  • Access to digital scan images
  • Results within 3–5 working days
  • Pre and post-scan support for you and your child
  • Parent or person with parental responsibility can stay with your child where appropriate
  • Chaperone offered for sensitive examinations, or on request
  • Scans carried out by a consultant or sonographer
  • Free parking & accessible parking available
Private ultrasound room at Vitalscan Milton Keynes

What is a paediatric ultrasound?

Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create live images of the inside of the body. It is painless, non-invasive and uses no radiation. A small amount of gel is applied to the skin and a handheld probe is moved over the area. Available scans include:

  • Abdominal ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, spleen)
  • Neck ultrasound (thyroid, lymph nodes)
  • Pelvic and testicular ultrasound
  • Joint and soft tissue ultrasound (shoulder, knee, hip, wrist, ankle and more)

Ultrasound-guided injections and early pregnancy scans are not available for under-18s.

Why might my child need an ultrasound?

Ultrasound is often the first scan a GP or specialist will recommend. Most appointments take 10 to 30 minutes. It can help to:

  • Investigate tummy pain or digestive symptoms
  • Check lumps, swelling or swollen glands
  • Assess joint, tendon or soft tissue injuries
  • Look into pelvic or testicular pain
  • Give reassurance when symptoms have not settled
Smiling teenager after a private ultrasound scan at Vitalscan
Teenager relaxing at home before a paediatric ultrasound scan

Before you book

A referral from a GP or another healthcare professional (for example a physiotherapist) is required for all scans for 13 to 17 year olds. If your child does not have one, we can arrange a 10-minute private GP consultation to provide the referral, at an additional cost of £50.

A responsible accompanying adult must attend with the young person. Our staff will explain the examination, complete the appropriate safety checks and make sure the young person has the opportunity to ask questions before going ahead. Where appropriate, consent will be obtained from a parent or person with parental responsibility. Read about consent and chaperones.

We do not offer sedation, so your child will need to be comfortable lying still during the scan. If you have any questions about whether a scan is suitable, call us on 01908 755 556, or see all of our paediatric scans for 13 to 17 year olds.

Paediatric Ultrasound FAQs

Some scans need preparation. Abdominal scans often require fasting beforehand, and pelvic scans may need a full bladder. You will receive clear instructions when you book.

Ultrasound scans at Vitalscan are self-pay only and cannot be claimed through private medical insurance.

Our paediatric service is for young people aged 13 to 17. Patients aged 18 and over can book through our standard adult MRI and ultrasound pages.

A referral from a GP or another healthcare professional (for example a physiotherapist) is required for all scans for 13 to 17 year olds. If your child does not have one, we can arrange a 10-minute private GP consultation to provide the referral, at an additional cost of £50.

Yes. If you would rather not wait for a GP appointment, we can arrange a 10-minute private GP consultation for £50. The GP will assess whether a scan is appropriate and, if so, provide the referral so your child can be booked in.

Appointments are often available within days, and sometimes the same week, subject to availability and your referral. Results are usually ready within 3 to 5 working days.

Yes. A responsible accompanying adult must attend with the young person. Where appropriate, consent will be obtained from a parent or person with parental responsibility. Young people aged 16 to 17 are generally presumed able to consent to their own treatment, and for those aged 13 to 15 we consider their ability to understand and consent in line with Gillick competence.

No. We do not offer sedation or anaesthesia. Your child will need to be comfortable lying still for the length of the scan. If you are unsure whether your child will manage this, please call us on 01908 755 556 before booking.

Paediatric scans are the same price as our adult scans. The price is shown on each scan page and confirmed when you book. If we arrange the referral for you, the 10-minute private GP consultation is an additional £50.

We do not offer full body MRI packages, contrast scans, arthrogram MRI, ultrasound-guided injections, blood tests or early pregnancy scans for patients aged 13 to 17.

The report is sent to the email address used to make the booking. Reports are not automatically shared with the referring clinician, so please take the results to your GP or healthcare provider if any follow-up is needed.

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Meet our clinical team

Alice Nitsche

Centre Manager

BSc (Hons), PgC MMR (Dist.)

Abdelfattah Abdelrahman

Senior MRI Radiographer

DipMI, BSc (Hons), CPD (Diag Rad)

Jayme Brooks

Lead Imaging Assistant

Safiatou Jallow

Phlebotomist and Imaging Assistant

Mikhaela Ambagan

Services Coordinator

Where are we located?

You’ll find Vitalscan at 100 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes. Our clinic is just a short walk from Milton Keynes Central train station, making us easy to reach by public transport. If you’re travelling by car, convenient on-site parking is available to make your visit as stress-free as possible.

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