IV access is required. Patient should arrive in CT clothed in hospital gown only. No metal snaps or pins should be worn. Labs are required and should be available upon request. Allergy history is necessary for contrast studies.
Pregnancy is a contraindication.
Recent upper or lower GI series is also a contraindication and will require a KUB to check for residual barium. Residual barium can delay patient's CT scan. Patient will be positioned on the scanning table in a manner that accentuates region of interest. This area will depend upon the area of complaint and patient's medical history. The patient will feel nothing other than the table movement and, if contrast is given, a warm flushed feeling during injection.