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.