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You will need to pre-register for your CT scan.
Call 1-888-844-0080.
Pre-Register Online
CT scans take pictures of parts of the body in sequential slices, as if slicing a loaf of bread, allowing physicians to view clear, detailed pictures of internal structures. A CT scan is a cross-sectional X-ray of a particular body part.
Presbyterian is continuously investing in technological advancements to better serve its patients. Advanced 64-slice CT technology is now available at Presbyterian Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital Matthews and Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville.
Patient Benefits of the LightSpeed VCT System
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Shorter breath holds
- Increased comfort
- Lower doses of radiation
Types of CT Scans
General Instructions
- You may take your usual medications with water.
- If you require contrast, do not eat anything for at least four hours prior to your procedure. You may, however, have liquids.
- If you are scheduled for a CT scan of your abdomen and/or pelvis, please arrive one hour and 15 minutes before your test time for preparation.
- If you will need sedation for your procedure, please ask for a sedation information sheet.
Special Note
Family members are not allowed to remain in the scan room with patients who require sedation.
If you have any questions about a procedure, please call the Radiology Department at 704-384-4056 or call the Central Scheduling Department at 1-888-844-0080 to speak to a scheduling specialist.
