12 Dec

CT PERIPHERAL ANGIOGRAM

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Category

CT scan – special imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

ULTRASOUND GUIDED BIOPSIES/BIOPSY

2 Hours

Results ready 2 hours (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Abbreviations

CT P.A

Test in Brief

This is an imaging test that uses a rotating X-ray scanner to obtain multiple cross-sectional X-ray images. Sometimes administration of a special dye (contrast media) into the vein is required. The patient lies on a motorized table which will move the patient into the scanner which resembles a giant doughnut.

Exam Requirements

Full bladder prior to procedure.Notify the radiographer if you are or suspect that you might be pregnant (female patients). Patient changes into a gown which we will provide & removes all jewellery, watches and bras with underwire. For contrast administration, written consent is obtained. Once placed on the table, lie still till the end of the procedure/ exam.

Instructions For Referring Institution Or Doctor

Please state clinical indication for the test on the request form; for NHIF & other insurance clients, provide the necessary documentation in full inclusive of stamps and referrer’s name/ signature/ board registration details where required. In case of NHIF queries/ clarifications, call 0785 033335 (Nakuru).

Instructions For Radiographer

Capture accurate patient information when filling the consent forms/reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam

Method

Patient is placed in the CT Scanner; Radiation is sent in depending on the exam, region of exam and scan time; radiation is turned off; images are reconstructed on the CT console & assessed for good radiographic quality; images are then reported by the radiologist. A comprehensive report detailing the patient name, gender, age, procedure date, procedure name and findings is provided.
12 Dec

CT AORTOGRAM

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Category

CT scan – special imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

CT OF THE AORTA

2 Hours

Results ready 2 hours (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

This is an imaging test that uses a rotating X-ray scanner to obtain multiple cross-sectional X-ray images. Sometimes administration of a special dye (contrast media) into the vein is required. The patient lies on a motorized table which will move the patient into the scanner which resembles a giant doughnut.

Exam Requirements

Notify the radiographer if you are or suspect that you might be pregnant (female patients). Patient changes into a gown which we will provide & removes all jewellery, watches and bras with underwire. For contrast administration, written consent is obtained. Once placed on the table, lie still till the end of the procedure/ exam.

Instructions For Referring Institution Or Doctor

Please state clinical indication for the test on the request form; for NHIF & other insurance clients, provide the necessary documentation in full inclusive of stamps and referrer’s name/ signature/ board registration details where required. In case of NHIF queries/ clarifications, call 0785 033335 (Nakuru).

Instructions For Radiographer

Capture accurate patient information when filling the consent forms/reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed in the CT Scanner; Radiation is sent in depending on the exam, region of exam and scan time; radiation is turned off; images are reconstructed on the CT console & assessed for good radiographic quality; images are then reported by the radiologist. A comprehensive report detailing the patient name, gender, age, procedure date, procedure name and findings is provided.
12 Dec

CT CONTRAST STUDIES

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Category

CT scan – special imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

CT SCAN WITH CONTRAST i.e. oral and/ or intravenous administration (goes along with ANY imaging procedure requested by your Doctor)

2 Hours

Results ready 2 hours (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

This is an imaging test that uses a rotating X-ray scanner to obtain multiple cross-sectional X-ray images. Sometimes administration of a special dye (contrast media) into the vein is required. The patient lies on a motorized table which will move the patient into the scanner which resembles a giant doughnut.

Exam Requirements

Complete patient history with relevant lab investigations of U/E/C/s results and/ or documents.

Instructions For Referring Institution

Please state clinical indication for the test on the request form; for NHIF & other insurance clients, provide the necessary documentation in full inclusive of stamps and referrer’s name/ signature/ board registration details where required. In case of NHIF queries/ clarifications, call 0785 033335 (Nakuru).

Instructions For Radiographer

Capture accurate patient information when filling the consent forms/reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed in the CT Scanner; Radiation is sent in depending on the exam, region of exam and scan time; radiation is turned off; images are reconstructed on the CT console & assessed for good radiographic quality; images are then reported by the radiologist. A comprehensive report detailing the patient name, gender, age, procedure date, procedure name and findings is provided.
12 Dec

CT UROGRAPHY

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Category

CT scan – special imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

CT URINARY SYSTEM

2 Hours

Results ready 2 hours (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

This is an imaging test that uses a rotating X-ray scanner to obtain multiple cross-sectional X-ray images. Sometimes administration of a special dye (contrast media) into the vein is required. The patient lies on a motorized table which will move the patient into the scanner which resembles a giant doughnut.

Exam Requirements

Patient should comply with the instructions given/lie still on the CT couch until end of procedure. Patient should have a full bladder prior to procedure/exam.

Instructions For Referring Doctor Or Institution

Please state clinical indication for the test on the request form; for NHIF & other insurance clients, provide the necessary documentation in full inclusive of stamps and referrer’s name/ signature/ board registration details where required. In case of NHIF queries/ clarifications, call 0785 033335 (Nakuru).

Instructions For Radiographer

Capture accurate patient information when filling the consent forms/reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed in the CT Scanner; Radiation is sent in depending on the exam, region of exam and scan time; radiation is turned off; images are reconstructed on the CT console & assessed for good radiographic quality; images are then reported by the radiologist. A comprehensive report detailing the patient name, gender, age, procedure date, procedure name and findings is provided.
12 Dec

CT TEMPORAL BONES

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Category

CT scan

Synonyms/Aliases

CT INNER EAR, MASTOIDS

2 Hours

Results ready 2 hours (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

This is an imaging test that uses a rotating X-ray scanner to obtain multiple cross-sectional X-ray images. Sometimes administration of a special dye (contrast media) into the vein is required. The patient lies on a motorized table which will move the patient into the scanner which resembles a giant doughnut.

Exam Requirements

Notify the radiographer if you are or suspect that you might be pregnant (female patients). Patient changes into a gown which we will provide & removes all jewellery, watches and bras with underwire. For contrast administration, written consent is obtained. Once placed on the table, lie still till the end of the procedure/ exam. .

Instructions For Referring Doctor Or Institution

Please state clinical indication for the test on the request form; for NHIF & other insurance clients, provide the necessary documentation in full inclusive of stamps and referrer’s name/ signature/ board registration details where required. In case of NHIF queries/ clarifications, call 0785 033335 (Nakuru).

Instructions For Radiographer

Capture accurate patient information when filling the consent forms/reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed in the CT Scanner; Radiation is sent in depending on the exam, region of exam and scan time; radiation is turned off; images are reconstructed on the CT console & assessed for good radiographic quality; images are then reported by the radiologist. A comprehensive report detailing the patient name, gender, age, procedure date, procedure name and findings is provided.
12 Dec

CT PELVIMETRY

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Category

CT scan

Synonyms/Aliases

N/A

2 Hours

Results ready 2 hours (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

This is an imaging test that uses a rotating X-ray scanner to obtain multiple cross-sectional X-ray images. Sometimes administration of a special dye (contrast media) into the vein is required. The patient lies on a motorized table which will move the patient into the scanner which resembles a giant doughnut.

Exam Requirements

Notify the radiographer if you are or suspect that you might be pregnant (female patients). Patient changes into a gown which we will provide & removes all jewellery, watches and bras with underwire. For contrast administration, written consent is obtained. Once placed on the table, lie still till the end of the procedure/ exam.

Instructions For Referring Institution Or Doctor

Please state clinical indication for the test on the request form; for NHIF & other insurance clients, provide the necessary documentation in full inclusive of stamps and referrer’s name/ signature/ board registration details where required. In case of NHIF queries/ clarifications, call 0785 033335 (Nakuru).

Instructions For Radiographer

Capture accurate patient information when filling the consent forms/reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed in the CT Scanner; Radiation is sent in depending on the exam, region of exam and scan time; radiation is turned off; images are reconstructed on the CT console & assessed for good radiographic quality; images are then reported by the radiologist. A comprehensive report detailing the patient name, gender, age, procedure date, procedure name and findings is provided.
12 Dec

CT THORACIC SPINE

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Category

CT scan

Synonyms/Aliases

CT TRUNK, TORSO, UPPER BODY

2 Hours

Results ready 2 hours (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Abbreviations

CT T/SPINE

Test in Brief

This is an imaging test that uses a rotating X-ray scanner to obtain multiple cross-sectional X-ray images. Sometimes administration of a special dye (contrast media) into the vein is required. The patient lies on a motorized table which will move the patient into the scanner which resembles a giant doughnut.

Exam Requirements

Notify the radiographer if you are or suspect that you might be pregnant (female patients). Patient changes into a gown which we will provide & removes all jewellery, watches and bras with underwire. For contrast administration, written consent is obtained. Once placed on the table, lie still till the end of the procedure/ exam.

Instructions For Referring Doctor Or Institution

Please state clinical indication for the test on the request form; for NHIF & other insurance clients, provide the necessary documentation in full inclusive of stamps and referrer’s name/ signature/ board registration details where required. In case of NHIF queries/ clarifications, call 0785 033335 (Nakuru).

Instructions For Radiographer

Capture accurate patient information when filling the consent forms/reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed in the CT Scanner; Radiation is sent in depending on the exam, region of exam and scan time; radiation is turned off; images are reconstructed on the CT console & assessed for good radiographic quality; images are then reported by the radiologist. A comprehensive report detailing the patient name, gender, age, procedure date, procedure name and findings is provided.
12 Dec

CT LUMBAR SPINE

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Category

CT scan

CT LOWER BACK, LOWER SPINE

ULTRASOUND GUIDED BIOPSIES/BIOPSY

2 Hours

Results ready 2 hours (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Abbreviations

CT L/SPINE

Test in Brief

This is an imaging test that uses a rotating X-ray scanner to obtain multiple cross-sectional X-ray images. Sometimes administration of a special dye (contrast media) into the vein is required. The patient lies on a motorized table which will move the patient into the scanner which resembles a giant doughnut.

Exam Requirements

Notify the radiographer if you are or suspect that you might be pregnant (female patients). Patient changes into a gown which we will provide & removes all jewellery, watches and bras with underwire. For contrast administration, written consent is obtained. Once placed on the table, lie still till the end of the procedure/ exam.

Instructions For Referring Doctor Or Institution

Please state clinical indication for the test on the request form; for NHIF & other insurance clients, provide the necessary documentation in full inclusive of stamps and referrer’s name/ signature/ board registration details where required. In case of NHIF queries/ clarifications, call 0785 033335 (Nakuru).

Instructions For Radiographer

Capture accurate patient information when filling the consent forms/reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed in the CT Scanner; Radiation is sent in depending on the exam, region of exam and scan time; radiation is turned off; images are reconstructed on the CT console & assessed for good radiographic quality; images are then reported by the radiologist. A comprehensive report detailing the patient name, gender, age, procedure date, procedure name and findings is provided.
12 Dec

CT RENAL ANGIOGRAPHY

vincentochiengde

Category

CT scan – special imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

CT RENAL, CT RENAL ARTERIOGRAM

2 Hours

Results ready 2 hours (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

This is an imaging test that uses a rotating X-ray scanner to obtain multiple cross-sectional X-ray images. Sometimes administration of a special dye (contrast media) into the vein is required. The patient lies on a motorized table which will move the patient into the scanner which resembles a giant doughnut.

Exam Requirements

Notify the radiographer if you are or suspect that you might be pregnant (female patients). Patient changes into a gown which we will provide & removes all jewellery, watches and bras with underwire. For contrast administration, written consent is obtained. Once placed on the table, lie still till the end of the procedure/ exam.

Instructions For Referring Doctor Or Institution

Please state clinical indication for the test on the request form; for NHIF & other insurance clients, provide the necessary documentation in full inclusive of stamps and referrer’s name/ signature/ board registration details where required. In case of NHIF queries/ clarifications, call 0785 033335 (Nakuru).

Instructions For Radiographer

Capture accurate patient information when filling the consent forms/reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed in the CT Scanner; Radiation is sent in depending on the exam, region of exam and scan time; radiation is turned off; images are reconstructed on the CT console & assessed for good radiographic quality; images are then reported by the radiologist. A comprehensive report detailing the patient name, gender, age, procedure date, procedure name and findings is provided.
12 Dec

CT CEREBRAL ANGIOGRAPHY

vincentochiengde

Category

CT scan – special imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

CT 4 VESSEL CEREBRAL ANGIOGRAPHY

2 Hours

Results ready 2 hours (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

This is an imaging test that uses a rotating X-ray scanner to obtain multiple cross-sectional X-ray images. Sometimes administration of a special dye (contrast media) into the vein is required. The patient lies on a motorized table which will move the patient into the scanner which resembles a giant doughnut.

Exam Requirements

Notify the radiographer if you are or suspect that you might be pregnant (female patients). Patient changes into a gown which we will provide & removes all jewellery, watches and bras with underwire. For contrast administration, written consent is obtained. Once placed on the table, lie still till the end of the procedure/ exam.

Instructions For Referring Doctor Or Institution

Please state clinical indication for the test on the request form; for NHIF & other insurance clients, provide the necessary documentation in full inclusive of stamps and referrer’s name/ signature/ board registration details where required. In case of NHIF queries/ clarifications, call 0785 033335 (Nakuru).

Instructions For Radiographer

Capture accurate patient information when filling the consent forms/reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient is placed in the CT Scanner; Radiation is sent in depending on the exam, region of exam and scan time; radiation is turned off; images are reconstructed on the CT console & assessed for good radiographic quality; images are then reported by the radiologist. A comprehensive report detailing the patient name, gender, age, procedure date, procedure name and findings is provided.
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