Fluoroscopy & Contrast Studies
Live X-ray imaging with contrast, for the gut and urinary tract.
Also known as: fluoroscopy, barium meal, barium swallow, barium enema, IVU
Price on request
This one is done at the centre — it cannot be collected at home. Find your nearest branch.
- Turnaround
- 24 hours
- Preparation
- Preparation varies by study — we will tell you what is needed when you book.
- Sample
- Imaging
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About this test
Fluoroscopy shows movement rather than a single frozen frame, which is what makes it the right test for swallowing problems, reflux and bowel transit. Contrast outlines the structure being studied as it fills and empties.
What it measures
- Barium swallow, meal and follow-through
- Barium enema
- Intravenous urography and other contrast studies
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
- General health
Often ordered with this
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- Same day
- No fasting
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- Same day
- No fasting
- Home collection