A CT, computerized tomography (or CAT) scan is a special examination in which multiple "slices" or pictures
are taken through an area of the body. You will be placed on a table which will move you into the scanner. After each "slice" is taken the table will move a small distance to take the next picture. For many CT scans, contrast material
will be injected into your vein. Please bring any previous CT films which have been taken in the past year.
Valley Radiologists is pleased to be the first group in the area to use new CT radiation shield absorbers. These radiation shields cut down the amount of radiation exposure by 40% - 60%. Three types
of shields have been created to limit radiation absorbed by the eyes, thyroid, and breast tissue during CT examinations. Each shield is crafted to fit these specific body parts, eliminating artifacts that may disrupt the clarity of the images.
Auburn Regional Medical Center Exams
CT Exams:
CT Brain without and with Contrast
CT Chest without and with Contrast
CT L-Spine without and with Contrast
CT Maxillo without and with Contrast
CT Neck without Contrast
CT Orbit Sella without Contrast
CT Orbit Combined
CT Orbit with Contrast
CT T-Spine without and with Contrast
Preparation:
Nothing to eat or drink 3 hours prior to the exam time. If you are allergic to iodine you
may need to be premedicated. If you are 70 years or older or diabetic you will need BUM and Creatinine
results within the past 60 days.
Preparation:
Nothing to eat or drink 3 hours prior to the exam time. Please report to radiology 90 minutes prior to the exam time for oral contrast
drink. If you are allergic to iodine you may need to be premedicated. If you are 70 years or older or diabetic you will need BUM and Creatinine
results within the past 60 days. Please bring previous x-rays of related areas.
Preparation:
Nothing to eat or drink 3 hours prior to the exam time. Please arrive 1 hour prior to the exam time. Report
to the information desk in the atrium. You will be sent to outpatient surgery for preparation. Please bring
previous x-rays of related area.
Preparation:
Nothing to eat or drink 3 hours prior to the exam time. Please report to radioloy 90 minutes prior
to the exam time for oral contrast drink. If you are allergic to iodine you may need to be premedicated.
If you are 70 years or older or diabetic you will need BUM and Creatinine results within the past 60 days.
Please bring previous x-rays of related areas.
