Current Radiology Reporting wait times

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CURRENT WAIT TIMES:

SCAN2WWURGENTROUTINEREPORTING
Chest X-RayWe aim to book these within 7-10 daysUp to 4 weeks
X-Ray ?FractureWe aim to book this within 24 hours 
General X-Ray < 2 weeks3 – 4 weeksUrgent: 100% reported within 7 days or less Routine: 100% reported within 28 days or less
MRI
(Non-contrast)
< 2 weeks4 – 5 weeks5 – 6 weeksUrgent: 100% reported in 7 days or less Routine: 100% reported in 28 days or less
MRI
(Contrast)
< 2 weeks4 – 5 weeks5 – 6 weeks
MRI
(48hr prostates)
48 hours to 7 days 
CT
(Non-contrast)
< 12 days< 5 weeks< 10 weeksUrgent: 100% reported in 7 days or less Routine: 100% reported in 28 days or less
CT
(Contrast)
< 12 days< 4 weeks< 6 weeks
Ultrasound 
(Sonographer)
< 5 days< 3 weeks < 6 weeks Reported on day of scan
Ultrasound
(Consultant)
< 12 days3 – 4 weeks5 – 6 weeks
 Dexa  6 – 7 weeks Backlog cleared as of 13/06/25