• Fasting Requirements: You must refrain from eating or drinking anything other than plain water for at least 4 to 6 hours before your scan. This ensures patient safety during intravenous contrast administration.
• Kidney Function Assessment (Serum Creatinine): Because the contrast dye is processed and eliminated by the kidneys, a recent Serum Creatinine blood test report (dated within the last 30 days) is mandatory.
• Allergy Screening: Please notify the Scan4Health staff if you have a history of allergies to iodine, shellfish, or X-ray contrast media.
• Clothing and Accessories: Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. You will be asked to remove all jewelry or clothing with metal fasteners (zippers/buttons) from the waist down, as metal can interfere with the clarity of the CT images.
• Medication Protocol: If you are taking Metformin for diabetes, please inform our clinical team. You may be advised to pause this medication temporarily for 48 hours after the scan.
• Post-Scan Hydration: Plan to drink plenty of water (8–10 glasses) over the next 24 hours after the test. This helps your kidneys efficiently flush the contrast agent from your system.

The CE CT Leg Left at Scan4Health is a critical diagnostic tool used when clinical symptoms require a level of detail that exceeds routine X-rays:

Key clinical uses include:

• Vascular Integrity and Blood Flow: The contrast agent allows for a detailed mapping of the arteries and veins in the left leg. This is crucial for detecting blood clots (Deep Vein Thrombosis), peripheral artery disease (PAD), or aneurysms.
• Tumor and Soft Tissue Characterization: If a growth or mass is identified in the muscles of the leg, the way the contrast enhances the area helps radiologists determine if the lesion is benign or requires further oncological investigation.
• Complex Trauma and Bone Viability: In cases of severe fractures or crush injuries, CE CT evaluates the limb's blood supply and identifies associated hematomas or active bleeding within the muscle compartments.
• Infection and Abscess Localization: The scan can pinpoint deep-seated infections or osteomyelitis (bone infection) by highlighting the inflammatory borders around the affected area.
• Pre-Surgical Planning: For complex orthopedic or vascular surgeries, this scan provides a 3D blueprint of the patient's unique anatomy, allowing surgeons to navigate around critical vessels and nerves.