The technologists and radiologists are prepared for your questions, and we encourage you to ask any questions you might have about your CT scan. We send the results to your doctor on the same day the scan is done, and the radiologist is available at any time to discuss the findings with your doctor. Do not eat solid food for three hours prior to the exam. You may drink clear liquids during this time. Routine medications may also be taken.
Contrast is a liquid that improves the visibility of structures within the body.
Drink one bottle on the evening before the exam. Drink one bottle one hour prior to the exam. You will lie on the table and be slowly moved into the large opening as a series of pictures are taken. We ask that you lie very still and follow the instructions of the technologist while the scan is being performed. There is no pain.