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NEPEAN DIAGNOSTICS

CT Scan

General Preparation:

- Please do not eat for 4 hours prior to your appointment. You are encouraged to drink clear liquids up until you arrive for your appointment.
- Please continue to take your usual medications, unless otherwise told not to.
- If you are diabetic, please let the staff know. If you are taking a metformin medication, you will need to stop taking it 48 hours before the appointment.
- If you have any kidney disease, a blood creatinine level may need to be obtained.

- please let the staff know if you have had any previous reaction to CT contrast.


- You will be asked to fill out and sign a questionnaire prior to the CT.

- Please bring your MEDICARE card with you and any previous CT scans.

- The scan will take about 10-15 minutes. This may involve administration of IV contrast through a vein in your hand or elbow.

CT Abdomen:

One hour before your examination, you will be asked to drink an oral contrast preparation to help demonstrate the bowel better.



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