How much radiation will I be exposed to during a Complete Body Scan CT or Virtual Colonography?
The amount of radiation exposure is equivalent to that of having a set of back X-rays. Is there any special preparation required for these exams? For all diagnostic and screening studies, plan to arrive 15 minutes before your exam time to provide us with a brief medical history. For some body scans, you’ll be given a pleasant tasting contrast drink to increase visibility of potential abnormalities during your scan. The scan itself is performed while you’re fully clothed. The entire chest, abdomen and pelvis are scanned in only seconds. No sedation or additional preparation is necessary. For the Virtual Colonography, a one-day preparation is required that entails a liquid diet and a laxative to cleanse the colon. The exam itself is complete in just two breath-holds; no sedation is required. No special preparation is needed for an ultrasound exam. On the day of your exam, you may eat and drink as you normally would, engage in your regular activities and take any usual medications as advi
