CT
Abdomen Upper Contrast
Home Collection Not Available
Reports in 1 Day
Also Known As
Upper abdomen CT / liver CT scan
Cect upper abdomen
⚠ 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 Upper Contrast CT delivers high-resolution, contrast-enhanced imaging of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, stomach, duodenum, kidneys, major abdominal vessels, and surrounding soft tissues, enabling identification of tumors, infections, inflammation, trauma, vascular abnormalities, pancreatitis, liver lesions, gallbladder disease, and post-operative complications; intravenous contrast improves detection of masses, enhances differentiation between benign and malignant lesions, highlights perfusion patterns, and provides accurate mapping for surgical or interventional planning; this test is critical for evaluating liver enhancement phases, pancreatic pathology, GI bleeding, and oncological follow-up, offering fast, precise, and comprehensive visualization of upper abdominal anatomy for confident clinical decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions
CECT Upper Abdomen is a contrast-enhanced computer tomography study of the upper abdomen to visualise the internal organs of the upper abdomen and their disease condition.
Ans -No. It is completely painless. You just need to lie still..
Ans Before, the procedure patient needs to remove the jewellery and other metal items that can influence the results of the report.
Ans 4-6 hours of fasting is required for the scan. You may be given an oral contrast before the scan. If the oral contrast is given to you then you need to wait for 60-90 minutes and then you need to lie supine on a table.
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 life.
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.
