Smiles and Miles

Scans & Tests · 44 pages

The Private Diagnostics Guide

MRI, CT, ultrasound and blood panels — which private scans and tests are worth paying for, and how to make results NHS-usable.

Smiles and Miles · Buyer's Guide

The Private Diagnostics Guide

What's inside

  • MRI, CT and ultrasound — when private is worth it
  • Blood panels: which markers matter, which are marketing
  • Getting reports your NHS GP will accept and act on
  • Whole-body MRI: hype, radiation-free reality and cost
  • Direct-to-consumer testing: benefits, limits and consent
  • 2025/26 UK price ranges by scan and region

Table of contents

  1. 1. When to skip the wait and pay privately
  2. 2. Choosing the right scan for the question
  3. 3. Making private results NHS-usable
  4. 4. Blood panels worth the money
  5. 5. Whole-body screening: promise and limits
  6. 6. Price ranges by test