Computed tomography NFZ
Reservation Required: Required
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- online booking
- by phone 81 532 37 11
- in person at any CM Luxmed facility.
Referral: A referral from a specialist covered by health insurance is required for this examination. Referrals can be obtained from specialist clinics, rehabilitation centers, psychiatric clinics, hospital wards, emergency rooms, or emergency rooms. Referrals from family physicians are not accepted, with the exception of chest computed tomography (CT) scans.
Age range: Computed tomography is performed on individuals over the age of 16. The CT laboratory is located in Lublin at 7 Orkana Street.
Waiting time for results: The patient receives a recording of the test on a CD immediately after it is performed, while the test description is available within 15 working days of its completion.
The duration of a specific examination is approximate and may vary for each patient, for example, due to the need for contrast administration or additional sequences. Therefore, the scheduled start time may be slightly delayed.
Please note! When booking a free examination with the National Health Fund, you will be redirected to the booking website Lekarzebezkolejki.pl.
Preparation
- For National Health Fund (NFZ), subscription and private tests, please bring the referral (if there is a paper version of the referral) and an ID document.
- Before starting the examination, please inform the staff in the diagnostic laboratory about: allergies, chronic diseases and medications you take on a regular basis.
- Please bring the results of previous tests of the organ in question (such as X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI) and medical records relating to the area being examined.
- If you are taking medication, you should take it as usual on the day of your examination.
- Before scheduling your appointment, please review the contraindications to this service, which are described below. If any contraindications are identified, we recommend contacting the physician who referred you for the examination.
- A CT scan without contrast does not require special preparation or prior TSH and creatinine testing.
- CT scan with contrast
- Perform a creatinine and TSH test, no older than 7 days before the test.
- Fast for 5 hours before the test – you can drink still water.
- Before an abdominal CT scan with contrast, it is advisable to drink 1–2 glasses of still water.
- Please arrive for your examination 30 minutes before your booked examination time.
Description of the study
Computed tomography (CT), based on X-rays, is used to image various parts of the body. It is a popular technique used to examine bone lesions, especially in delicate and small areas such as the ears or sinuses. This method allows us to obtain highly accurate images. Additional 3D reconstruction is often used for bone and joint examinations. Color 3D images provide more information, facilitating accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Types of CT scans performed:
- Heads,
- Bays,
- Neck,
- Spine,
- Chest,
- Abdominal cavity,
- Lesser pelvis,
- The musculoskeletal system, including: hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, upper arm, shoulder, collarbone, scapula, sternum, foot, lower leg, knee, thigh, hip and pelvis,
- Soft tissues.
Contraindications
General contraindications to the examination
- Pregnancy,
- Weight over 135 kg.
Contraindications to contrast examination
- Allergy to iodine (contrast agent can be administered only if necessary),
- In patients with an increased risk of developing thyroid storm, e.g. untreated hyperthyroidism, intravascular iodine contrast media may be administered only for vital indications,
- Renal failure – eGFR 45 is an absolute contraindication,
- Acute intracerebral hemorrhage is a relative contraindication,
- Breastfeeding patients should not breastfeed for at least 24 hours after the examination.
