CT Scan

CT Scan

Computed Tomography (CT) Scan is an advanced imaging technology that offers an unparalleled medical diagnosis of various conditions. CT Scan is produced using specialized x-ray equipment, which will rotate around your body to take detailed cross-sectional images of your body from different angles.

The technology is non-invasive and precise, offering a complete 3D visual representation of a patient’s body in minutes. The CT Scan offers multiple angles and dimensions to view organs, allowing for efficient diagnosis. This technology provides an accurate diagnosis quickly, making it one of the most reliable diagnostic imaging technologies today. CT Scan examination time may vary from 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the body’s part being scanned.

Patient Safety

Our staff is well trained. Our equipment and scan protocols are optimized to keep this radiation dose as low as possible while obtaining high-quality images by minimalizing the radiation exposure and decreasing risks involved during a CT scan.

Preparations Required For CT Scans

CT – (Brain, Orbits, Sinuses, Chest, Soft Tissue Neck)

Patient can have a light meal on the day of examination and 2hrs prior to your CT scan you must have only clear fluids.

CT – Urogram

The patient should not eat or drink for a minimum of 3 hours prior to the examination and must drink 16 ounces of water 1 hour prior to the examination ( IV contrast only ).

CT – Abdomen only

If your doctor has ordered a CT scan without contrast, you can eat, drink and take your prescribed medications prior to your exam and If your doctor has ordered a CT scan with contrast, don’t eat anything three hours prior to your CT scan while you can drink clear liquids.

CT Abdomen and Pelvis (or) CT of the Pelvis only

The patient must not eat or drink anything for three (3) hours prior to your scheduled CT scan time.

Start drinking the 1st bottle of barium 2 hours before your scheduled exam time and complete the bottle within ½ hour.

Start drinking 2nd bottle of barium solution slowly over the 1 ½ hours prior to your scheduled exam time.

CT of the Pelvis Only to R/O Appendicitis

You must not eat or drink anything for 3 hours prior to your scheduled CT scan time (Have patient arrive early for gastrografin drink).

CTA (CT Angiography) of the ABD, Pelvis, or ABD and Pelvis.

You can have a light meal on the day of your CT scan. 2 hours prior to your exam, you can have clear liquids (no milk) only.

CT Spine, Extremities, Musculoskeletal.

Preparation is not required.

CT Colonography

Use Fleet Enema Kit #3 from your local drug store. Follow the 24-hour prep Instructions.

CT Coronary Calcium Score

You can have a light meal on the day of your CT scan. 2 hours prior to your exam, you may have clear liquids (no milk) only.

Why SRS Diagnostics?

At SRS Diagnostics, we offer the utmost standard of procedures, with advanced technology that gives an accurate diagnosis. Our team carry their years of experience to provide accuracy along the way. With painless, non-invasive diagnostic equipment, patient care is at the best, ensuring complete under one roof.