CT Scans

Cross-sectional images of your body as you pass through the camera

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CT Scans

A CT scan, also known as a Computerised Tomography scan uses x-rays to take cross-sectional images, or very fine ‘slices’, through the body. It creates very detailed images of the body structures so Doctors are able to clearly see the body parts of interest and any conditions that need investigating.

A CT scan, also known as a Computerised Tomography scan uses x-rays to take cross-sectional images, or very fine ‘slices’, through the body. It creates very detailed images of the body structures so Doctors are able to clearly see the body parts of interest and any conditions that need investigating.

A CT scan is used to confirm or exclude a wide range of conditions. It can also be used to monitor known diseases.

Often a CT scan can involve drinking an oral contrast and/or the injection of intravenous contrast. This contrast helps to highlight certain parts of the body to create clear and complete images for the Radiologists to report.

This scan requires you to lie on a bed for 10-20 minutes as you pass through a donut shape camera.