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Computed tomography · Bulk billed

CT scans

CT (sometimes called CAT scanning) is a non-invasive, painless test that builds detailed cross-sectional pictures of the inside of your body. All CTs are bulk billed, at all six of our clinics.
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At a glance

Referral
NeededBring it, upload a photo when you book, or ask your doctor to send it electronically
Billing
Bulk billedAll CTs and X-rays are bulk billed at GIG Radiology
Preparation
Remove metalYou may change into a gown; contrast scans come with instructions

Overview

A closer look, slice by slice.

CT scanning, sometimes called CAT scanning, is a non-invasive, painless medical test that helps doctors diagnose and treat medical conditions.

CT uses special X-ray equipment to take multiple images of the inside of your body, and a computer joins them together into cross-sectional views of the area being studied. The images can then be examined on a computer monitor or printed.

CT scans of internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood vessels provide greater clarity than conventional X-ray exams.

CT helps our radiologists diagnose problems such as

  • Cancers
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Infectious disease
  • Trauma
  • Musculoskeletal disorders

Please note

Could you be pregnant?

Please tell the radiographer before your scan if there is any possibility that you could be pregnant.

Where

Available at all six clinics

Scan list

CT scans we perform

Your referral will name the scan your doctor has requested. Here's the full list, by body region. We perform CT with and without contrast. If your scan uses contrast (C+), our team will give you any preparation instructions when you book. For a CT angiogram, please call your clinic to check before you book.

  • (01)Head14 scans
    • Routine head
    • Contrast head
    • Temporal bones
    • Facial bones
    • Sinuses C−
    • Sinuses C+
    • Orbits
    • IAM / cochlea
    • Petrous bones / middle ear / mastoid
    • Stylohyoid process
    • Pituitary fossa / gland
    • Orbits C−/+ (visual pathway)
    • Direct coronal sinus
    • Nasal bones / post basal space
  • (02)Soft tissue neck2 scans
    • Soft tissue neck
    • Soft tissue thyroid
  • (03)Chest4 scans
    • Routine chest
    • Chest C+
    • High resolution chest
    • Sternum / ribs / rib cage
  • (04)Abdomen10 scans
    • Abdomen and pelvis C+
    • Abdomen and pelvis C−
    • KUB
    • Multi-phase liver
    • Multi-phase kidney
    • Multi-phase pancreas
    • CT spleen
    • CT adrenals
    • CT renal stones
    • CT IVP
  • (05)Chest, abdomen & pelvis2 scans
    • Chest, abdomen and pelvis C−
    • Chest, abdomen and pelvis C+
  • (06)Spine4 scans
    • Cervical spine
    • Thoracic spine
    • Lumbar spine
    • Sacrum / coccyx / SI joints
  • (07)Extremities10 scans
    • Shoulder
    • SC joints / clavicle
    • Elbow
    • Wrist
    • Leg
    • Pelvis / hip
    • Knee
    • Ankle
    • Foot
    • CT pelvimetry
  • (08)Staging1 scan
    • Staging CT head / neck / chest / abdomen / pelvis C+
  • (09)CT angiography7 scans
    • CTPA
    • COW / intracranial angiogram
    • Carotid / vertebral angiogram
    • Thoracic aorta angiogram
    • Abdominal aorta angiogram
    • Renal or coeliac CTA
    • Whole leg run

C+ means with contrast · C− means without contrast

Preparation

Simple steps on the day.

Most CT scans need very little preparation. If your scan uses contrast, our team will let you know what to do when you book.

Choose your scan

On arrival

All CT scans

  1. (01)

    Gown

    You may be asked to change into a gown when you arrive.

  2. (02)

    Metal

    Remove any jewellery or metallic items from your body, as they interfere with the images.

  3. (03)

    Pregnancy

    Tell the radiographer if there is any possibility that you could be pregnant.

As advised

Scans with contrast (C+)

Some CT scans use contrast, including those marked C+ on the scan list. If you're not sure whether yours does, call your clinic before you come in.

  1. (01)

    If your scan uses contrast, we'll give you any preparation instructions when you book.

On the day

What happens on the day.

  1. Step 1: Before you come

    Bring your referral and your Medicare card. Most CT and X-ray requests don't need an appointment, but please check with your clinic first.

  2. Step 2: Your scan

    You'll lie on the CT table while it moves through the scanner. The scan itself is non-invasive and painless.

  3. Step 3: Your results

    Your doctor can view your images online within minutes, and once our radiologist has reported, the results go straight to them. Book a follow-up with your doctor to talk through what they mean.

Good to know

Your questions,
answered.

  • (01)Is my CT scan bulk billed?

    Yes. All CTs and X-rays are bulk billed at GIG Radiology.

  • (02)Do I need an appointment?

    Most CT and X-ray requests don't need an appointment. Please check with your clinic before you come in, or book online.

  • (03)Does a CT scan hurt?

    No. CT is a non-invasive, painless medical test.

  • (04)What if I might be pregnant?

    Please tell the radiographer before your scan if there is any possibility that you could be pregnant.

  • (05)Which clinics offer CT?

    All six: Pakenham, Officer, Cranbourne, Traralgon, Rosebud and Koo Wee Rup. Officer also offers low-dose CT.

Not sure which scan you need? Your referral will say, or you can browse all our services.

Next step

Book your CT scan.

All CTs are bulk billed. Request a time online with a photo of your referral, or call your nearest clinic.

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