The table will move you in and out of the opening to the proper positioning for your particular exam. Several pictures will be taken which will take approximately 30 -60 minutes. The test is painless and safe. If you are having a CT scan of the Head, neck, chest, abdomen or pelvis, you may or may not be given a special contrast containing iodine. This will be injected to your vein to better see portions of the anatomy being examined.
Some patients feel warm throughout their body immediately after the contrast is injected.
It is important for you to inform the physician or CT scan staff if you have ever had a reaction to an x-ray contrast. Drink lots of fluids. A report will be sent to your chart later in the day if you are an inpatient. If you are an outpatient, a report will be sent to your doctor. Please allow four working days for your doctor to contact you.