CT KUB Scans Perth
Envision is Perth’s top provider of CT scans and diagnostic imaging.
CT KUB (CT of the Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder) uses CT Technology to take images of the Kidneys, Ureters and Bladders. In male patients, the prostate gland and seminal vesicles are also scanned. This scan is used to diagnose conditions of the urinary system, including kidney stones and causes of flank pain.
What is a CT KUB Scan?
A CT KUB scan is a medical imaging technique used to view the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. The scan uses X-rays taken from different angles around the body, which are then processed by a computer. This scan helps doctors diagnose and monitor conditions like kidney stones, blockages, tumours and infections in the urinary tract. Unlike a regular X-ray, a CT scan provides more detailed images, making the detection of abnormalities within these organs easier. The procedure is non-invasive, providing valuable diagnostic information.
Envision’s Computed Tomography (CT) Equipment
Envision is the only private practice with the new state-of-the-art Siemens CT Somatom Force. This machine completes a study in less than a second, at a lower dose, providing better image quality. Our expertise lies in our high-quality interpretation by specialist radiologists.
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What happens during a CT KUB Scan?
A. Before your CT KUB scan
What to bring
- Your request form
- Any relevant previous imaging
- Your Medicare card and any concession cards
Preparation – On the day of the scan
Keep well hydrated.
You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire regarding your health status, medication, and any known allergies. If there is any chance you may be pregnant, please inform us before your scan. You may also be asked to change into a gown and remove some jewellery for your scan.
B. During your CT KUB Scan
You will be taken to the CT room and made comfortable on the examination table which will slide into the CT machine. The scan itself is completed in a matter of seconds.
Rarely, some examinations require an injection of X-ray dye (contrast) during the scan and this will be injected into a vein via a cannula (a thin plastic tube, similar to a flexible needle) in your arm ? the scan is then performed while the dye is passing through your blood vessels. You may feel flushed during this injection.
Your scan will take approximately 15 minutes.
Risks and side effects
A CT KUB scan is a very low-risk procedure. Find out about CT Risks and Side Effects.
Who will perform my scan?
Our specialist medical imaging team will perform your CT KUB scan.
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What happens after a CT KUB Scan?
How do I get my results?
After your appointment, the information from your scan is processed and interpreted by Envision’s medical imaging team before delivery of a report to your doctor.
Post procedural information
If you have had a contrast dye injection, the cannula will be withdrawn carefully from the vein and a bandaid applied. The dye will be flushed naturally by your body over the following 24 hours without you noticing it. You are free to eat and drink normally; we recommend you continue to drink plenty of fluids to assist your body in flushing the contrast.
You will be able to return to your normal daily activities after your scan.
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