Patient Information
General CT Scan Preparation
General Preparation for CT Scan
- For females, inform the staff if you are pregnant or likely to be pregnant.
- Preparation for CT study with intravenous contrast
If you are / have:
2 or more drug allergies:
Steroid preparation generally recommended to be taken the day before scan, to reduce risk of possible allergic reaction / asthmatic attack
Asthmatic:
Diabetic:
Stop Metformin (Glucophage) on the day of the test and for 2 days following
- All other prescribed medication to be continued.
- No food for 4 hours prior to scan (plain water is allowed).
- Additional preparation for CT Abdomen and/or Pelvis:
- Please arrive 30 minutes before appointment time
- You will be given plain water when you arrive
- For pelvic scans, do not empty your bladder from one hour before the scan
