Organ Scans
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Upper Limb
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Every scan, MRI, CT and injection, type a body part or a service name.
Our clinic
Advanced ultrasound and bone health technology at 99 Harley Street, so our radiologists can see more and answer with confidence.
3 ultrasound systems
2 × Samsung S85 Prestige, 1 × GE Voluson E10
13 specialist probes
curved, linear, internal and 3D/4D
Elastography + MVI
tissue stiffness and tiny blood vessels
Echolight REMS
bone health without radiation
Connected images
Biotronics PACS and IEP sharing
Our equipment
At Harley Street Ultrasound Group, the quality of your scan depends on the technology as much as the expertise of the person performing it. We invest in advanced ultrasound systems so that our radiologists can see more clearly, answer your questions with greater confidence, and spare you unnecessary follow-up tests where possible.
Ultrasound is one of the safest and most versatile ways to look inside the body. It uses sound waves, involves no radiation, and gives real-time images, so your radiologist can see organs and tissues as they move and function. We use three advanced systems, each chosen for what it does best.
01 / 03General, musculoskeletal, breast, thyroid and vascular
Two systems in the clinic
The S85 Prestige is Samsung's flagship ultrasound system, and we have two of them. It is a high-performance, all-round system that gives our radiologists detailed images across a wide range of examinations.
On our Samsung S85 Prestige
Elastography shows how firm or soft a tissue is, which a standard ultrasound image cannot show on its own. Firmer areas can sometimes indicate that something needs a closer look. This gives your radiologist extra information when assessing the breast, thyroid and liver. In many cases it helps to clarify whether a finding is likely to be harmless, and it may reduce the need for further tests or biopsies.
MVI shows very slow, tiny blood flow that conventional Doppler can miss, without needing an injection or contrast dye. This helps your radiologist see how much blood supply an area has, which is useful when assessing lumps, nodules, inflammation and tendon problems. It adds detail to the picture and supports a more confident assessment.
Both tools are painless and add no extra risk to your scan.
02 / 03Women's health, pregnancy and gynaecology
The Voluson E10 is GE's flagship system, widely recognised for its detailed imaging in women's health, pregnancy and gynaecology. It is designed for examinations where fine detail matters most.
03 / 03 · Echolight REMS
Our Echolight system uses REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry), a newer approach to assessing bone health. It is a different approach from the traditional DXA scan.
REMS uses ultrasound rather than X-rays. Instead of producing a picture, it analyses the raw signals that return from the bone itself. These signals carry information about both how dense your bone is and how it is structured internally. The scan is quick, painless and involves no ionising radiation.
What it tells usOne appointment
Bone density
T-score · spine and hip
Measured at the spine and hip, the areas most important for assessing osteoporosis risk, and reported in the same way (T-score) that clinicians are used to.
Bone quality
Fragility Score
A Fragility Score that reflects the internal structure and composition of the bone. Two people with the same bone density can have different fracture risk, so this adds useful information beyond density alone.
Is REMS the same as a DXA scan?
| REMS (Echolight) | DXA | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Ultrasound: analyses the signals returned from the bone itself | Low-dose X-rays |
| Radiation | None | Low-dose X-ray exposure |
| What it reports | Bone density (T-score) plus a Fragility Score for bone quality | Bone density: the long-established standard |
Why patients value it
No radiation exposure, so it can be repeated over time to monitor changes
Comfortable and fast, with no need to undress fully in most cases
Detailed information on both density and bone quality in a single appointment
Helpful for people who want to understand their bone health early, including those with risk factors such as family history, menopause, or long-term medication use
Who it may suit
Women around and after the menopause, older adults, and anyone concerned about osteoporosis or fracture risk. Your radiologist will advise whether it is appropriate for you.
Our probes
Different scans need different probes. A probe suited to deep organs such as the liver and kidneys is not the right one for a tendon or a thyroid nodule, and using the right one makes a real difference to the quality of the result. These are the probes we hold.
CA1-7A
Curved
Abdomen and pelvis
CA3-10A
Curved
Smaller or superficial abdominal areas and children
CV1-8A
Curved volume
Pregnancy and 3D/4D imaging
LA2-14A
Linear
Muscles, tendons, thyroid, breast and vessels
LM2-18
Linear
Muscles, tendons, joints and superficial structures
LA3-22A1
High-frequency linear
Fine detail in skin, superficial lumps, tendons and small parts
EV2-10A
Internal (transvaginal)
Gynaecology and early pregnancy
C1-6-D
Curved
Abdomen, pelvis and pregnancy
RM7 C
Curved volume
3D and 4D pregnancy imaging
RIC5-9-D
Internal (transvaginal) volume
Gynaecology, early pregnancy and 3D views of the womb
ML6-15-D
Linear
Breast, thyroid, muscles and vessels
9L
Linear
Superficial structures, vessels and muscles
L8-18i
Small high-frequency linear
Hands, feet, fingers and small, fine structures
If you are looking for a specific probe for a specific examination, please call us and we will be happy to confirm. 0203 904 4441
Connected digital systems
Biotronics PACS health portal
Your images are stored securely and can be accessed by our radiologists whenever needed, including for comparison with past scans.
IEP portal
Lets us securely share and receive images with NHS and private hospitals, so your scans can be reviewed by your wider care team without delay and without you having to carry discs or reports.
Why it matters
The quality of your scan depends on the technology as much as the expertise of the person performing it.
Clearer images support more accurate reporting
Advanced tools provide extra information in a single appointment
Radiation-free bone health assessment with detail on density and quality
Specialist probes mean the right scan for the right area
Secure image sharing keeps your care joined up
Questions, answered
Anything else? Call 0203 904 4441, a real person answers, and a clinician can call you back.
Harley Street Ultrasound Group uses two Samsung S85 Prestige systems and one GE Voluson E10 at 99 Harley Street, London. The Samsung systems cover general, musculoskeletal, breast, thyroid and vascular scanning. The Voluson E10 is used mainly for women's health, pregnancy and gynaecology.
On our Samsung S85 Prestige systems we hold the CA1-7A, CA3-10A, CV1-8A, LA2-14A, LM2-18, LA3-22A1 and EV2-10A probes. On our GE Voluson E10 we hold the C1-6-D, RM7 C, RIC5-9-D, ML6-15-D, 9L and L8-18i probes. Together they cover curved, linear, internal and 3D/4D examinations.
Yes. Our Samsung S85 Prestige systems include elastography, which measures how firm or soft a tissue is. It gives your radiologist extra information when assessing areas such as the breast, thyroid and liver, and can help clarify whether a finding is likely to be harmless.
MVI is an ultrasound technique on our Samsung S85 Prestige that shows very small, slow blood vessels that standard Doppler can miss. It needs no injection or contrast dye. It helps radiologists assess the blood supply of lumps, nodules, inflammation and tendon problems.
REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry) is an ultrasound-based method for assessing bone health. Our Echolight system analyses signals returned from the bone to estimate bone density at the spine and hip, and to report a Fragility Score reflecting bone quality. It uses no ionising radiation.
No. DXA uses low-dose X-rays and is the long-established standard for measuring bone density. REMS uses ultrasound instead, so there is no radiation, and it also reports information about bone structure. Your radiologist can advise which is more appropriate for you.
Ultrasound uses sound waves rather than ionising radiation and is widely regarded as a safe imaging method, including during pregnancy when performed by trained professionals. Elastography, MVI and REMS are also ultrasound-based and do not add radiation.
Yes. We use the IEP portal to securely share and receive images with NHS and private hospitals, and Biotronics PACS to store images securely so that past scans can be compared. This avoids the need for you to carry discs or printed reports.
Preparation depends on the type of scan. Some examinations need a full or empty bladder or a period of fasting, while others need none. We will confirm any preparation when you book.
We are at 99 Harley Street, London W1G 6AQ, and are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Same-day and next-day appointments at 99 Harley Street. No GP referral needed, results explained before you leave.
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