CT Scan FAQs

CT scan — also called Computerized Tomography or just CT—is an X-ray technique that produces images [...]

How you prepare for a CT scan depends on which part of your body is being [...]

Yes, please take medicines before the CT scan, with the exception of diabetic medicines. Consult your [...]

Expect the exam to last no longer than an hour, depending on the preparation needed and [...]

CT scans are similar to those of conventional X-rays. During the CT scan, you’re briefly exposed [...]

During the CT scan, you lie on a narrow table that slides through the opening of [...]

It depends on which part of your body is being scanned. Although rare, the contrast medium [...]

No, the CT scan is a safe test that will not affect your ability to drive.

CT images are stored as electronic data files and usually reviewed on a computer. A radiologist [...]