Coronary Calcium Score (CAC)
1–3 mSv · Low doseMeasures coronary artery calcification to support cardiovascular risk assessment and clinical planning.
Start with the health question
Scan programmes
Compare the purpose and starting price first. Open a pathway to review who it may suit, radiation guidance and every included scan.
Heart & metabolic health Cardiometabolic Scans Cardiac, vascular, liver and metabolic imaging for clinician-led prevention planning. Starting price From R11 260
- May suit
- Cardiovascular or metabolic risk factors
- Executive health screening
- Clinician-led primary prevention
- Focus
- Heart, blood vessels, liver and body composition.
- Radiation
- Low-dose calcium scan plus ultrasound, which uses no ionising radiation; optional scans may add exposure.
Core pathway
Selected around clinical suitabilityHepatic Shear Wave Elastography
No ionising radiationUltrasound assessment of liver stiffness and fat-related changes, interpreted alongside your wider metabolic profile.
Carotid Doppler
No ionising radiationUltrasound imaging of carotid blood flow, narrowing and plaque burden to support vascular assessment.
Optional after clinical review
May change the final totalDEXA Body Composition
Optional · 0.001 mSvEstimates visceral fat, lean muscle mass and bone density as part of a wider metabolic assessment.
Coronary CT Angiogram
Optional · Price on applicationProvides a more detailed view of the coronary arteries when calcium-score or lipid results justify further assessment. Scheduled at a main hospital facility.
Brain & vascular health Neurometabolic Scans Brain structure, vascular findings and metabolic risk markers for cognitive-health planning. Starting price From R18 580
- May suit
- Cognitive-health planning
- Memory or executive-function concerns
- Family history of dementia or stroke
- Focus
- Brain structure, carotid circulation and metabolic liver health.
- Radiation
- Core MRI and ultrasound use no ionising radiation; optional DEXA adds very low exposure.
Core pathway
Selected around clinical suitabilityMRI Brain + Volumetrics
No ionising radiationProvides structural and volumetric information, including white-matter, vascular, cortical and incidental findings.
Hepatic Shear Wave Elastography
No ionising radiationAssesses liver stiffness and fat-related changes as part of the programme's wider metabolic review.
Carotid Doppler
No ionising radiationShows carotid blood flow, narrowing and plaque burden relevant to cerebrovascular assessment.
Optional after clinical review
May change the final totalDEXA Body Composition
Optional · 0.001 mSvEstimates visceral fat, lean muscle mass and bone density as part of a wider metabolic assessment.
Oncology surveillance Cancer Risk Scan Clinician-selected surveillance for elevated cancer risk, using mainly MRI-based imaging. Starting price From R13 505
- May suit
- Strong family history of cancer
- BRCA or another inherited risk factor
- Clinician-directed high-risk surveillance
- Focus
- Whole-body surveillance with sex- and risk-appropriate imaging.
- Radiation
- Mainly MRI-based; mammography or optional CT imaging may add exposure.
Core pathway
Selected around clinical suitabilityWhole Body Diffusion-Weighted MRI (DWI)
No ionising radiationUses diffusion-weighted MRI to survey multiple body regions. Suitability and findings are interpreted in clinical context.
Mammogram / Breast MRI (female)
0.4 mSv / No ionising radiationMammography or breast MRI is selected according to age, breast density, family history and clinical guidance.
Prostate MRI (male)
No ionising radiationProvides detailed prostate imaging when PSA levels, family history or clinical concern warrant assessment.
Optional after clinical review
May change the final totalLow-Dose Chest CT
Optional · 0.5 mSvConsidered for clinically appropriate patients according to age, smoking history and individual risk.
CT Colonography
Optional · 5–7 mSvCan be considered as a non-invasive alternative to colonoscopy for appropriate patients.
When a full programme is not required
Other scans
These scans are available individually. Clinical suitability is confirmed first; open any scan to see the full description and price options.
No ionising radiationWhole Body Diffusion-Weighted MRI PriceR9 830
Multi-region MRI used in clinician-selected surveillance. Suitability and findings are interpreted in clinical context.
0.001 mSvDEXA Body Composition Price rangeR2 595–R3 820
Estimates visceral fat, lean muscle mass and bone density for metabolic and musculoskeletal assessment.
- Bone density + body composition
- R3 820
- Bone density only
- R2 595
No ionising radiationHepatic Shear Wave Elastography PriceR1 575
Ultrasound assessment of liver stiffness and fat-related changes.
5–7 mSv · ModerateCT Colonography PriceR4 855
Can be considered as a non-invasive alternative to colonoscopy for appropriate patients.
Additional testing
Additional testing may be recommended
Depending on your history and chosen pathway, your clinician may recommend blood, stool or other specialist testing before imaging.
- Heavy metals testingClinical guidance
- Microplastics testingClinical guidance
- Stool / faecal testingClinical guidance
Reference
How to read the scan labels
- No ionising radiation
- MRI and ultrasound do not use x-rays.
- mSv
- Millisievert, the unit shown for estimated effective radiation dose. Exact exposure varies by protocol.
- Optional
- Considered after clinical review and not included in every pathway.
How screening works
From consultation to review.
- Step 01Consult
Goals, history and risk factors.
- Step 02Pre-screen
Blood work and preparation.
- Step 03Image
Complete the agreed scans.
- Step 04Review
Discuss findings and next steps.