Preparation Required
Ultra-low dose CT SCAN:
- Please remove any metal, earrings, belts, accessories if possible
- Continue to take any routine medications
- If you are Diabetic or have significant renal disease, will need a recent renal function test
Please let us know if:
- You are allergic to contrast, seafood or any other allergies
- You have any thyroid disease
- Have had prior studies done or
- Any surgeries
CT contrast studies (Brain, Chest, Abdomen, Angiogram, Neck, any contrast studies)
- 2- 3 hours of fasting
- Keep Hydrated
- Half a litre or water 30 minutes before and hold.
- CT NON-CONTRAST STUDIES (Head, sinuses, Spine, Screening Chest studies, Arthrogram, Limb, etc.):
- No preparation required