Your preparation requirements
We encourage patients to wear comfortable clothing that does not contain metal objects – zips, clips, studs etc to avoid the need to change.
Please notify your doctor and the staff at Sound Radiology if you have diabetes, renal disease, any allergies or you think you could be pregnant.
What to expect
Imaging staff will collect you from the waiting room at the appropriate time and escort you to the CT room. At this time you may also be asked to remove, all jewellery, reading glasses, mobile phones, wallets etc.
Once in the imaging room, you will be asked to lie on the CT table for your scan. Trained staff will explain what will be expected for your study, answering any questions that arise. You will then be moved through the middle of the CT gantry (doughnut looking component) and images are taken.
Once all the images are taken, the CT radiographer will ask you to remain on the table until the Radiologist verifies that the images are satisfactory for accurate interpretation.
Please allow 15-30 minutes for your examination
If you are having a CT scan of your sinuses, please see our checklists below.
