Health Services

Computerized Tomography

What We Do 

Computed Tomography, also called ‘CAT’ or ’CT’ scans, is a diagnostic medical test that, like traditional x-rays, produces multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body. CT takes axial images in the body and uses the computer processing to create cross-sectional images. All CT exams are protocoled by a radiologist and may need exam preparation that requires the study to be performed as a scheduled exam.  

We perform 

  • Contrast-enhanced (intravenous and oral) studies 
  • Non-contrast studies 

We Do Not perform 

  •  Gaited CTAs (Cardiac, Thoracic,  Abdominal aorta exams and calcium scoring) 
  •  Colonography 
  •  Lung cancer screenings 
  •  Pediatric CT examinations specifically performed for concerns of non-accidental trauma 

Exam Preparation 

Depending on which part of your body is being scanned, you may be asked to: 
  • Take off some or all your clothing and wear a hospital gown/disposable shorts 
  • Remove metal objects, such as a belt, jewelry, dentures, removable retainers, and eyeglasses, which might interfere with image results 
  • Before your procedure, you may be required to refrain from eating or drinking for a few hours, have completed lab work in the last 45 days for a renal function panel, or have oral preparation instructions, based on timing of the scan 

Tell The Technologist 

  • If you’re allergic to iodine or other materials 
  • If you’re pregnant 
  • If you’re claustrophobic and think you’ll be unable to lie still while inside the scanner 
  • If you’re diabetic, on Metformin, Glucophage, Glumetza, Fortamet, Riomet, Glucovance, Metaglip, Janumet, PrandiMet, or Kombliglyze XR. 

Contact Us

Phone 

Appointment Line:
318-456-6253 

Fax 

318-456-6646 

Hours 

Tuesday and Thursday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*By appointment only *

Location 

243 Curtiss Road, Suite 100  
First Floor, Main Clinic 
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