Question 1

Is a doctor's prescription mandatory for a CT Scan Chest Contrast Test?

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Question 2

Are there any discounts running on MFine for the CT Scan Chest Contrast Test?

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You can avail up to 50% discount on MFine for CT Scan Chest Contrast Test. This may vary based on your location and the preferred lab partner.

Question 3

Will I get a report analysis after the test?

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Yes, your report analysis will be done by an expert doctor for free on the MFine app.

Question 4

Are there any packages available on MFine for scans?

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Yes, there is the Healthy Heart Package and Complete Pollution Package that you can avail through MFine. These packages include multiple scans to detect problems or diseases.

Question 5

Can I reschedule my appointment?

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Yes, you can reschedule your appointment. However, it is subject to the availability of slots.

Question 6

What are the various organs present in the thoracic cavity?

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The thoracic cavity contains organs and tissues that function in the respiratory organs such as the trachea, pleura, lungs, and bronchi. It also consists of cardiovascular organs,heart, great vessels, and nervous organs such as the recurrent laryngeal nerve, sympathetic chain, vagus, phrenic nerve, immune (thymus), and digestive (esophagus) systems.

Question 7

What other treatments might be recommended in addition to the CT Scan Chest?

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The other test recommended in addition to the CT scan chest include chest X-rays, chest ultrasounds, kidney scans, pulmonary angiograms, lung biopsy, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Question 8

Can a Chest CT Scan detect cancer or tumor growth?

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Lung cancers are more likely to be detected on a CT scan than on routine chest x-rays. It can also help locate enlarged lymph nodes that may contain cancer that has spread by showing the size, shape, and location of any lung tumors.

Question 9

Are CT Scan results available immediately?

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It’s unlikely that you’ll receive the findings of your scan right away. The lab technician will send a report to the doctor who ordered the scan and will discuss the results with you. Unless they’re needed straight away, CT scan findings normally take a week or two to come.

Question 10

What are the symptoms associated with pneumonia?

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Some of the symptoms associated with pneumonia are severe pain in the chest, shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, fatigue and nausea, difficulty in breathing, fever, and chills.

Question 11

Who needs to avoid a CT Scan Chest?

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There could be many circumstances where CT scan should be avoided but pregnant or breastfeeding women are usually suggested to avoid the exam.

Question 12

What are the risks of a CT scan of the Chest?

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The biggest risk of a contrast chest CT scan is exposure to radiation. It is advised to inform the physician if you are pregnant or suspect to be pregnant as the radiation may harm the infant. Allergic reactions to the contrast dye may also occur in some cases. You should inform your lab specialist of any past allergies.

Question 13

For how long does the contrast dye stay in your body after a CT Scan Chest?

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The majority of gadolinium is eliminated from your body in the urine within 24 hours if you have normal renal function. If you have acute renal failure or severe chronic kidney disease and receive a gadolinium-based contrast agent, it may take longer to leave your system.

Question 14

Do I get to go home immediately after a Chest CT scan?

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Yes, once your scan is done, you will be immediately allowed to go home. However, if you feel dizziness, nausea or any other side effects or if you suffer from any chronic condition, your doctor may ask you to stay back for a while to ensure that there is no complication.

Question 15

What is the difference between a CT Scan and CT Scan Chest?

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Both are scans that use electromagnetic waves to take pictures inside your body. A CT scan can be done to find abnormalities in any organ of the body. However, a CT scan chest is used specifically to detect abnormal growths, blockages or illnesses related to the lungs or inside the thoracic cavity.

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