CT Scan
A guide for patients and carers
How long will the scan take?
This varies considerably depending on the part of your body that is being examined. It may take from 15-45 minutes.
Contents
- Introduction
- What is CT?
- Preparation for a CT scan
- What happens during the scan?
- How long will the scan take?
- Will I need an injection?
- Can anyone be with me during the scan?
- What happens after the scan?
- When will I receive the results of the scan?
- Children and CT scanning
- Staff in the radiology department