CT
Abdomen Whole With Contrast Charges
Home Collection Not Available
Reports in 1 Day
Also Known As
CT abdomen
Abdominal ct scan
ct abd
ct w/a
⚠ Preparation / Prerequisite:
General instructions For All CT
- Bring old records- text reports, films, CD.
- Please rule out pregnency as it is a contraindication.
- Appointment is desirable.
- Pl remove jewellery at home for safety purpose.
- For plain CT : No fasting and no creatinine / eGFR blood test required.
- For Contrast CT : Need 4hrs fasting and eGFR blood test report (done within 30 days).
- Thyroid scan ( Of NM deptt) to be done before contrast CT
- For Pregnant patient - Risk-benefit assessment. Look for any alternative test with no radiation.
Bring Photocopy of doctor precription & photo ID proof (Aadhar card, Voter id & driving licence) for PNDT requirements. - Appointment desirable.
About This Test
Abdomen Whole With Contrast Charges CT offers contrast-enhanced imaging of the entire abdominal cavity, including liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, adrenals, bowel, lymph nodes, and vasculature, enabling rapid diagnosis of tumors, infections, inflammation, trauma, vascular abnormalities, ischemia, bowel obstruction, and post-surgical complications; intravenous contrast highlights blood vessels, lesion enhancement patterns, inflammatory changes, and soft-tissue differentiation, helping identify early disease and distinguish benign from malignant conditions; this option includes the contrast material charges and provides high-resolution multi-phase imaging essential for oncology staging, emergency evaluation, organ function assessment, and surgical planning, delivering comprehensive diagnostic information that allows clinicians to make accurate and timely treatment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans CECT Whole Abdomen is the contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the abdominal region to create a detailed image of the internal structure, bones, soft tissue etc. of the abdomen. CT uses X-rays for the detection of abnormalities in the abdominal cavity.
Ans Doctors recommend this radiological scan to look for any underlying problems in the whole abdomen:
Abdominal pain
Suspected tumours
Cancers
Gall bladder stone
Kidney stone
Inflammation and infection
Obstructions in intestines.
Tears in blood vessels etc.
The procedure of CECT whole abdomen needs 4-6 hours of fasting. Patients may be given an oral contrast before the scan. After oral contrast is given patient needs to wait for 60-90 minutes and then the patient needs to lie supine on a table and arm is placed on the sides and contrast is injected into the arm through an IV line then the scan is performed.
Ans- Ct abdomen take 2-3 hours.
Ans-Yes. CT scan is a safe imaging test. However, it exposes you to a small dose of radiation. For most people, such a small potential risk far outweighs the benefits, in terms of saving your
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
