Examination
-Computed Tomography(CT) Scan(I do not use contrast media)-

What can be detected by a CT scan without contrast agent?

CT scan is a technology that uses computer-processed X-rays to produce tomographic images of the body to allow the doctor to look right at the organ shapes confirming whether lesions exist. It takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

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Please listen carefully to your doctor's specific instructions and please feel free to ask questions without any hesitation.

Precautions to be taken before CT scan

Please notify our staff beforehand if you have or have ever had the following cases.

  1. 1. You have a history of allergic reactions after the use of certain medications.
  2. 2. You have a history of feeling ill after taking certain medication or after being put on a drip.
  3. 3. You have a history of getting zits or becoming hard to breathe or feeling dizzy after a treatment.
  4. 4. There is a possibility of being pregnant.
  5. 5. If you are presently breastfeeding and have used contrast agent during the CT examination, please do not feed your baby within 48 hours after the examination.
  6. 6. You may drink some water or tea.
  7. 7. On the day of the test, there are some restrictions on food shown below for the people who will have an abdominal CT examination and who will use contrast agent during the examination.
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The test scheduled for CT scan before noon: No breakfast.
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The test scheduled for CT scan after noon: Breakfast is ok, but no lunch.

The process of CT scan

The day of the CT scan

  1. 1. No special food restrictions.
  2. 2. Right before the examination, please discharge your urine and take off your watch, necklace and so on.
  3. 3. The attending nurse will guide you to the examination room.
  4. 4. Our staff in charge will give you some related instructions at the examining room.
  5. 5. Please lie at the designated site of the CT scan machine.
  6. 6. You need to hold your breath while pictures taking, so please follow the sign from our staff in charge.
  7. 7. The examination takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
  8. 8. Our staff will notify you when the test is finished.

After CT Scan

No special restrictions.