CT (Computed Tomography)

This service is available at our Outpatient Services Center location.

Locations

  • Outpatient Services Center

CT (Computed Tomography)

This service is available at our Outpatient Services Center location.

Locations

  • Outpatient Services Center

Exam Preparation

 

For All CT Examinations

Previous related examinations (other CT, ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, X-ray, or PET scan) are an important part of an accurate performance of CT scans and their interpretation by our radiologists. Please let Manatee Diagnostic Center staff know when and where any previous exams were done so we can obtain reports/films prior to your examination.

 

CT Abdomen and/or CT Pelvis (with IV Contrast)

  • We will need recent blood creatinine results.
  • If you have had previous allergic reactions to IV iodinated contrast material or previous serious reaction to food or medicine, please inform Manatee Diagnostic Center staff prior to your appointment.
  • The day before your CT appointment, please pick up barium; you will receive directions from Manatee Diagnostic Center staff.
  • Do not eat or drink for two hours prior to CT examination.

 

CT Abdomen and/or CT Pelvis (without IV Contrast)

  • The day before your CT appointment, please pick up barium; you will receive directions from Manatee Diagnostic Center staff.
  • Do not eat or drink for two hours prior to CT examination.

 

CT of any other area (with IV Contrast)

  • We will need recent blood creatinine results.
  • If you have had previous allergic reactions to IV iodinated contrast material or previous serious reaction to food or medicine, please inform Manatee Diagnostic Center staff prior to your appointment.
  • Do not eat or drink for two hours prior to CT examination.

 

CT of any other area (without IV Contrast)

It is not necessary to fast prior to these CT exams.

 

CT Angiograms

  • We will need recent blood creatinine results.
  • If you have had previous allergic reactions to IV iodinated contrast material or previous serious reaction to food or medicine, please inform Manatee Diagnostic Center staff prior to your appointment.
  • Do not eat or drink for two hours prior to CT examination.

 

CT Urogram

  • We will need recent blood creatinine results.
  • If you have had previous allergic reactions to IV iodinated contrast material or previous serious reaction to food or medicine, please inform Manatee Diagnostic Center staff prior to your appointment.
  • Drink 32 oz. of water and hour and a half (1.5) hours prior to exam. You may urinate when necessary.
  • Do not eat or drink for two hours prior to CT examination.