12 Dec

CT UROGRAPHY

vincentochiengde

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

vincentochiengde

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

vincentochiengde

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 PERIPHERAL ANGIOGRAM

vincentochiengde

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

vincentochiengde

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

vincentochiengde

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 BONE MINERAL DENSITY

vincentochiengde

Category

CT scan

Synonyms/Aliases

N/A

2 Hours

Results ready 2 hours (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Abbreviations

CT BMD

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 SHOULDER, HUMERUS, ELBOW, FOREARM, WRIST, HAND

vincentochiengde

Category

CT scan

Synonyms/Aliases

CT UPPER EXTREMITIES

2 Hours

Results ready 2 hours (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

Patient should be in a relaxed state before the procedure.(relaxed systolic and diastolic cardiac activity)

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 HIPS, FEMUR, KNEE(S), TIBIA/FIBULA, ANKLE(S), FOOT/FEET

vincentochiengde

Category

CT scan

Synonyms/Aliases

CT LOWER EXTREMITIES

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. .Patient should adhere to instructions given.

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 FACIAL BONES WITH 3 DIMENSIONS

vincentochiengde

Category

CT scan

Synonyms/Aliases

N/A

2 Hours

Results ready 2 hours (after completion of the test)

Setup

All working days

abbreviations

CT FACIAL BONES WITH 3D

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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