• Fasting Requirements: You must fast (abstain from all solid foods and colored liquids) for at least 4 to 6 hours before your appointment. This is a standard safety measure for intravenous contrast. You may continue to drink plain water.
• Kidney Function Test (Serum Creatinine): Because the contrast dye is processed and eliminated by the kidneys, a recent Serum Creatinine blood test report (usually within the last 30 days) is mandatory to ensure your renal function is optimal.
• Oral Contrast Protocol: In many cases, you will be asked to drink a specialized oral contrast liquid about 60 to 90 minutes before your scan. This helps to clearly distinguish the stomach and the entire length of the small and large intestines.
• Allergy Disclosure: It is vital to inform the Scan4Health team if you have a known iodine allergy or have previously experienced a reaction to contrast media.
• Remove Metal Objects: You will be asked to remove jewelry, belts, and clothing with metal fasteners (zippers/buttons) from the torso area, as metal causes artifacts that can obscure vital organ details.
• Medication Review: Inform our clinical staff if you are taking Metformin for diabetes. You may be advised to pause this medication for 48 hours following the contrast injection.
• Post-Scan Hydration: Plan to drink plenty of water (8–10 glasses) for 24 hours after the test to help your kidneys efficiently flush the contrast agent from your system.

The CE CT Whole Abdomen at Scan4Health is a versatile diagnostic tool used for a wide range of clinical scenarios:

Key clinical uses include:

• Oncology Screening and Staging: It is the gold standard for detecting tumors throughout the abdomen and pelvis, assessing their size, and determining if they have spread to nearby lymph nodes or other organs.
• Gastrointestinal Evaluation: The scan helps diagnose conditions such as appendicitis, diverticulitis, bowel obstructions, or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by highlighting wall thickening and localized fluid collections.
• Comprehensive Organ Assessment: It evaluates the liver for lesions, the pancreas for inflammation, the gallbladder for stones, and the kidneys for cysts or tumors, all in a single scan.
• Vascular Screening: The scan provides a clear view of the abdominal aorta and iliac vessels, helping detect aneurysms, blood clots, or stenosis (narrowing).
• Unexplained Pain Investigation: When pain is generalized and hard to pinpoint, a whole-abdomen scan ensures no vital area is missed, from the upper liver to the lower bladder.