Computed Tomography (CT)

About

A Computed Tomography (CT) scan uses x-rays and a computer detector to make detailed pictures of structures inside the body. The CT scanner sends x-rays through the body area being studied. Each rotation of the scanner takes less than a half a second and provides a picture of a thin slice of the organ or area of interest. CT scan can be used to study all parts of your body such as the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and head. It can take pictures of body organs such as liver, kidneys, pancreas, colon, small bowel, heart and lungs. It can also study blood vessels, bones and the spinal cord.

A CT scan is painless and fast. During the test, the patient is required to lie still on the imaging bed, which is then moved into the ring-shaped scanner to take the images.

Some tests require that an injection of contrast be given.

All of our technologists are registered with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario.

Contact Us

Phone: 705-739-5610

Information for your CT Examination

When you arrive at RVH, please check in at the reception desk of the Imaging Service department on the second floor.

Please arrange to bring with you any other imaging studies that you have had that relate to this CT examination and were not performed at RVH.

Preparation

Your Doctor ordering your CT examination/or someone from the Imaging department should contact you and provide details of your preparation.

If you have allergies, kidney problems, or if there is any chance that you might be pregnant please tell the technologist or nurse upon your arrival.

External Resources

For more information please refer to the links below.

Go to Canadian Association for Medical Radiation Technologists

College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario

Go to eHealth Ontario Diagnostic Imaging Program

Request for CT Scan Consultation

To ensure timely processing of requests, only current and fully completed requisitions can be accepted.

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Step-by-step Directions

Main Lobby (Level 2) past Cafe Royale and before the David McCullough Hearts & Minds Gallery.

Street: Gallie Court
Travelling on Georgian Drive you will pass Georgian College and TURN RIGHT into the third entrance at Gallie Court. After the stop sign, proceed FORWARD and TURN RIGHT into RVH’s Main road entrance.