CT Scan Chest Plain
24 hours
30 minutes
CHEST
Midline
No fasting is required for a plain CT chest.
Inform your doctor or technicians if you are pregnant — the chest involves radiation exposure to nearby structures.
Bring previous chest X-rays, CT reports, or pulmonary function test results. • Wear a two-piece outfit. You will change into a gown for the scan.
Remove all jewellery from the neck, chest, and upper back.
Remove underwire bras -you will be asked to change into a gown,chest patches.
⚠ Note: Breath-hold instructions are critical for chest CT. The technologist will say;Breathe in… breathe out… hold your breath,Practice this before the scan starts. - During the Scan, don't move.
What is CT Scan Chest Plain
CT Scan Chest Plain Chest, Lungs, Mediastinum, Pleura, and Thoracic Structures Non-contrast CT scan of the chest performed to evaluate the lungs, airways, mediastinum, pleura, chest wall, infections, nodules, masses, interstitial lung disease, trauma, and other thoracic abnormalities.