HyCoSy Test Cost UK 2026
A private HyCoSy test usually costs £400-£900 in the UK. The typical quote is around £550, but the final bill depends on whether consultation, baseline ultrasound, contrast agent, report and follow-up are included.
How much does a private HyCoSy test cost?
HyCoSy price breakdown
| Item | Typical private price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| HyCoSy tube scan | £400-900 | Ultrasound, contrast foam/fluid, tubal patency check |
| HSG tube test | £350-800 | X-ray dye test, usually in a radiology department |
| Initial fertility consultation | £150-350 | Often separate from the scan fee |
| Baseline pelvic ultrasound | £150-300 | May be bundled or charged separately |
| AMH blood test | £50-120 | Often ordered alongside fertility workup |
HyCoSy vs HSG
Both tests are used to assess whether the fallopian tubes are open. The practical difference is the imaging method: HyCoSy uses ultrasound with contrast, while HSG uses X-ray dye. Your clinic may prefer one test based on your history, local availability and whether additional imaging is needed.
| Test | Imaging | Typical cost | Useful question |
|---|---|---|---|
| HyCoSy | Ultrasound + contrast | £400-£900 | Is the scan report included? |
| HSG | X-ray + dye | £350-£800 | Are radiology and dye fees included? |
Before booking, ask the clinic
- Does the quote include the consultation, contrast agent, ultrasound and report?
- Will I need AMH, semen analysis or blood tests before the appointment?
- Who explains the result, and is that follow-up charged separately?
- How would the result change the next step: timed intercourse, IUI, IVF or further testing?
HyCoSy test FAQs
How much does a HyCoSy test cost privately in the UK?
A private HyCoSy test usually costs £400-900 in the UK, with many clinics quoting around £550. Some quotes include consultation, ultrasound, contrast and report; others charge consultation or follow-up separately.
Is HyCoSy cheaper than HSG?
HyCoSy and HSG are often priced similarly. HSG commonly costs £350-800, while HyCoSy commonly costs £400-900. The cheaper option depends on local availability and whether radiology, contrast, consultation and report fees are included.
What does a HyCoSy test check?
A HyCoSy test checks whether the fallopian tubes appear open using ultrasound and contrast foam or fluid. It is commonly used during fertility investigations before treatment decisions such as IUI or IVF.
Do I need HyCoSy before IVF?
Not everyone needs HyCoSy before IVF. Clinics may recommend tubal testing when the treatment pathway, previous history or suspected tubal factor infertility makes it useful. Ask the clinic why the test is being recommended and how the result would change your plan.
Sources & further reading
- NICE fertility problems guideline — official UK guidance on fertility assessment and treatment pathways
- HFEA costs and funding — private fertility costs, NHS funding variation and treatment quote advice
- NHS hysterosalpingography information — patient information on HSG tube testing