CT & MRI Imaging: Wood Green CDC

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Under Review — this page was due to be reviewed by Wednesday, 01 July 2026. The information shown here may be outdated.

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CT and MRI scans are available through GP direct-access appointments. Results will be provided to the referrer within five working days or directly to the ED for urgent cases. Critical findings are highlighted to the GP via an alert system. If not received enquire by email.
e: referrals.woodgreencdc@nhs.net

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • Adult patients aged 18+
  • Ambulant or partially ambulant patients
    • the CDC can accommodate patients who can move in and out of a wheelchair independently or with minimal assistance. A hoist is available at the CDC but patients should be advised to bring their own sling if possible
  • See download for more detailed criteria for CT & MRI.

Exclusions

  • Paediatrics
  • Transport patients
  • Obstetrics

For CT

  • CT colonography, interventional

For MRI

  • Patients with heart cardiac pacemakers/ICD, pacing wire or cardiac loop recorders
  • Breast, proctograms, cardiac

How to Refer

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email

Routine imaging requests

  • Haringey and Islington practices where ICE is installed should request scans via that system.
    Guidance on ICE is available 
  • Otherwise complete the Imaging Adult Referral Form NCL - Wood Green CDC form.

GP direct-access urgent suspected cancer imaging requests

  • Complete the Urgent Direct Access Imaging Request Form (adult & paed) Suspected Cancer – NCL form.

Email forms to referrals.woodgreencdc@nhs.net

If imaging supports referral for urgent suspected cancer (USC), a separate USC referral form will need to be completed (see relevant USC service page for details, search 'urgent suspected cancer').

Where to find the imaging request forms

  • NCL Global Documents > Investigations 
  • NCL Global Documents > Urgent Suspected Cancer (formerly 2WW)

NSS Rapid Diagnostic Centre referrals

See the How to Order the NSS/RDC pathway test bundle on the dedicated ICE page for referral instructions.

Downloads

Review date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026