Our diagnostic radiologists
Our experienced radiologists will ensure your comfort and safety during your CT scan. Your CT images and reports will help your doctor determine the most suitable treatments for your condition.
A CT scan is a diagnostic imaging test that uses X-rays and digital imaging to produce cross-sectional visuals of your body structure.
A CT scan uses a large rotating X-ray machine to take images of your body from different angles. These images are combined into cross-sectional images of bones, blood vessels and soft tissues using computer software.
A CT scan is a painless and non-invasive imaging test that produces more detailed information than normal X-rays. It allows doctors to view images of body tissues, including lungs, bones, soft tissues and blood vessels at the same time, to make an accurate diagnosis.
Your doctor may recommend a CT scan to:
If you are pregnant, discuss with your doctor to decide if you are suitable for a CT scan.
A CT scan is a simple and safe test. It carries a low risk of:
To prepare for your CT scan:
A CT scan is a non-invasive test similar to taking an X-ray. You may need to take a contrast material to highlight your blood vessels and tissues.
Depending on the parts to be examined, the total time from preparation to completion is about 15 – 90 minutes.
You may be asked to change into a gown and remove metallic objects (such as jewellery, dentures, glasses) from your body.
If you need to take a contrast material, your doctor may administer it through the following ways:
You will be asked to lie very still on your back on a padded table. The table will move in and out of a movable tunnel that contains the X-ray scanner. The radiographer may ask you to hold your breath at times to improve the clarity of the images.
You can resume normal activities after the procedure.
If you were given the contrast material intravenously, drink lots of fluid after the CT scan to help your kidneys flush it out of your body.
Our diagnostic radiologists have used CT scans to diagnose and treat many patients in Singapore and the region.
Together with our team of healthcare professionals, we continue to push the boundaries of CT scanning technology to provide targeted treatment for our patients.
Our experienced radiologists will ensure your comfort and safety during your CT scan. Your CT images and reports will help your doctor determine the most suitable treatments for your condition.
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