HyCoSy Test Cost UK 2026
UK clinics that publish a HyCoSy price quote a median of £550, ranging £450–£960. What the final bill comes to depends on whether the consultation, baseline ultrasound, contrast agent, report and follow-up sit inside that figure.
How much does a private HyCoSy test cost?
HyCoSy price breakdown
| Item | Typical private price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| HyCoSy tube scan | £550 median£450–£960, 7 fee schedules | Ultrasound, contrast foam/fluid, tubal patency check |
| Initial fertility consultation | £250 median£220–£275, 5 fee schedules | Often charged separately from the scan fee |
| HSG tube test | Not published | X-ray dye test, usually done in a hospital radiology department rather than a fertility clinic |
| Baseline pelvic ultrasound | Not published | May be bundled with the scan or charged separately |
| AMH blood test | Not published | Often ordered alongside a 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 | £450–£960 | Is the scan report included? |
| HSG | X-ray + dye | Not published | 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?
Across the 7 UK fee schedules publishing a HyCoSy price, covering 22 licensed clinics, the median is £550 and the range is £450–£960. Some quotes include the consultation, ultrasound, contrast and report; others charge the consultation or follow-up separately, which is most of why the range is that wide.
How much does a HyCoSy scan cost?
A HyCoSy scan and a HyCoSy test are the same procedure — an ultrasound tube scan using contrast. UK clinics that publish a price quote a median of £550, ranging £450–£960 across 7 fee schedules. Check whether the figure quoted is the scan alone or includes the consultation and report.
Is HyCoSy lower-cost than HSG?
No UK fertility clinic in this dataset publishes an HSG price, so the two cannot be compared on published figures. HSG is usually carried out in a hospital radiology department rather than a fertility clinic, which is why it rarely appears on a fertility fee page. Ask both providers what their quote includes before comparing.
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