Imaging Associates offers state-of-the-art low dose CT scan services at our radiology clinics across Melbourne, Gippsland and Wagga Wagga.
What is a CT Scan?
A Computed Tomography (CT) scan (also referred to as a CAT scan) produces highly detailed images of your internal organs and structures, which help to diagnose and monitor pain or disease and guide treatment.
While these commonly include scans of the brain, chest, abdomen, pelvis and spine, CT scans can be used to image all parts of the body.
Our low dose CT scanners are shaped like a large ring or doughnut and produce high-quality pictures very quickly. These images can be reconstructed in many ways to give the doctor different viewpoints. The procedure is quite fast, and nothing will touch you during the examination.
What happens during a CT Scan?
- When you arrive for your appointment you may be asked to change into a gown. You will be asked to lie on the CT table which is then moved into the center of the machine. Only the part of you that is being imaged will need to go into the machine.
- When you are in the CT, the CT operator will be in the next room behind a glass window. The CT operator will be able to see you and communicate with you at all times, so please ask any questions or voice any concerns you may have.
- You may hear the machine as the cameras and detectors inside the ring rotate around your body to take pictures.
- Our state-of-the-art low-dose CT scanners are fast and produce extremely high quality images quickly. You will be asked to stay still and hold your breath for a few seconds during the scan.
- The CAT scan will take 5-15 minutes in most cases and in some cases, you will be given an injection of a dye (contrast). Scans with contrast help enhance the areas of your body being imaged, which assists our specialised radiologists in detecting any potential abnormalities.
Book a CT scan near you
Schedule a CT scan by completing our booking form or calling your nearest Imaging Associates radiology clinic now.
- Melbourne VIC – Boronia, Box Hill, Camberwell, Mitcham, Rowville
- Gippsland VIC – Drouin, Warragul
- Wagga Wagga NSW – Edward Street, Docker Street
Imaging Associates accepts all medical imaging referrals, even if written or printed on another radiology company’s request form.
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What do you need to know?
You will be advised of any specific instructions at the time you make your appointment or by your referring doctor depending on the scan. For example, this may include strict preparation instructions the day prior to, and the day of, the CT scan.
If contrast is required, you will be asked to complete a CT contrast form and will have the opportunity to discuss this with our staff.
What do we need to know?
Please advise us if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.
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