CT SCAN

CT Scans — Blacktown and Parramatta

At Specialist Medical Imaging, we offer same-day appointments for low-dose high-resolution CT scans to assist GPs and specialists in helping patients get the timely management and treatment they need. 


Our highly dedicated team have been proudly servicing the Parramatta area for 30 years from our Grose Street Location. After recently expanding to the Toongabbie/Blacktown area as well, we are now able to provide top-quality care to even more patients across Sydney. 


What is a CT Scan? 

A Computed Tomography (CT) scan is a medical imaging procedure that provides healthcare professionals with much more detailed imaging and information than a traditional X-ray. 


These scans use a series of X-ray images taken from different angles around the body to create cross-sectional images or “slices” of a patient’s bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues. In doing so, they allow doctors to gain an exceptionally detailed look inside the patient’s body, helping them provide more accurate and effective healthcare for various conditions.


CT scans are commonly used in various medical specialties to develop a range of medical procedures, including CT coronary angiography, biopsy imaging guidance, CT-guided injections, calcium scoring, and more. These procedures can be used to diagnose, assess, and/or treat a range of health issues, including but not limited to:


  • Tumours
  • Lesions
  • Fractures
  • Infections
  • Blood clots
  • Heart disease
  • Back and neck pain
  • Internal bleeding


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How We Can Help

Using the lowest dose of radiation possible, our expert team can create world-class CT images to help medical specialists provide a range of diagnoses and treatments for their patients. Whether you have been referred for a CT-guided injection, an abdominal scan, or something else entirely, we can provide a range of CT services to suit your needs.

  • Contrast Imaging — Oral and Intravenous

    Some scans require the radiologist to administer an oral contrast and/or an intravenous iodine contrast to the patient before the procedure. These contrasts help distinguish different parts of the patient’s body on the scan to provide their doctor(s) with additional diagnostic information. 


    If you require an oral or intravenous contrast for your scan, the expert team at Specialist Medical Imaging can provide these services at both our Parramatta and Toongabbie clinics.

  • Neurological Scans

    We complete neurological CT scans to provide your doctor with clear images of your brain, skull, and/or spine (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar). These scans can help doctors identify, diagnose, and monitor a range of neurological conditions, including but not limited to: 

    • Head, neck, and spine injuries
    • Bone and vascular irregularities
    • Herniated/slipped discs
    • Physical causes for epilepsy
    • Tumours and cysts
    • Blood clots and/or intracranial bleeds

  • Extremity Scans

    We can provide CT scans of the upper and lower extremities (arms, legs, fingers, feet, etc.) so your doctor can receive detailed information that helps them identify a range of injuries and other health issues. A CT scan of the extremities may be performed for a number of reasons, including:

    • Identifying fractures and bone spurs, etc.
    • Diagnosing conditions such as arthritis, tendonitis, etc.
    • Detecting infections
    • Identifying tumours
    • Pinpointing congenital abnormalities

  • Abdominal and Pelvic Scans

    An abdominal or pelvic CT scan gives a detailed view of the organs, bones, and blood vessels found in the abdomen. This allows doctors to analyse this area in circumstances where they cannot obtain enough information through physical exams or lab tests. We can carry out these CT scans to help your doctor identify, diagnose, and oversee a variety of health concerns, such as:

    • Unexplained abdominal pain or discomfort
    • Abdominal masses, tumours, and intestinal obstructions
    • Inflammation and infections, including appendicitis, Crohn's disease, etc. 
    • The size and location of kidney stones
    • Trauma-induced abdominal injuries
    • Inexplicable weight loss

  • CT-Guided Injections

    Our expert radiologist team can provide CT-guided lumbar spine and musculoskeletal injections to ensure certain medications are properly delivered to a specific area of the body. This can ensure medication is delivered with incredible precision to reduce inflammation, confirm the cause of spinal discomfort or pain, alleviate certain symptoms, and treat various health conditions.

  • Cardiac CT Scans

    A cardiac CT scan provides a detailed overview of the heart and blood vessels to identify and keep an eye on certain cardiovascular conditions. At Specialist Medical Imaging, we can conduct two types of cardiac CT scans to help people experiencing heart issues. 


    The first is known as a CT coronary angiogram. This type of scan is used to gain a comprehensive look at the arteries that supply blood to the heart. While a CT coronary angiogram can help to identify a few different heart conditions, it is most commonly used to diagnose coronary artery disease.


    The second type of scan is known as a CT calcium score test or a coronary calcium scan. This scan is typically used to detect calcium deposits in the coronary arteries to diagnose early coronary artery disease and/or assess the patient’s risk of heart attacks or strokes.

Preparation for your

CT Scan

Depending on the type of CT scan you have, you may need to complete some preparation work beforehand. This will help to ensure the scan is successful and your results are as clear as possible. No preparation is required for neurological, extremity, or kidney, uterus, and bladder (KUB) scans that do not require contrast imaging. You also do not need to complete any preparations prior to receiving CT-guided injections.

  • Abdominal/Pelvic CT Scans

    If your abdominal CT scan requires you to take a contrast solution, you will need to refrain from consuming food and drink (except some water) in the two hours prior to your appointment. If you require an oral contrast solution, we ask that you arrive 30 minutes prior to your appointment time.

  • CT Coronary Angiogram

    If you are receiving a CT coronary angiogram, you will be required to abstain from all food and drink (except some water) in the two hours before your scan. You will also need to stop consuming all caffeine, cigarettes, and Viagra in the 12 hours leading up to your scan. We also ask that you arrive one hour prior to your appointment time so we can complete all preparation work in a timely manner.

  • Intravenous Contrast Precautions

    If you require an intravenous contrast solution for your scan, there are a few precautionary tests and questions we will need to discuss with you before we administer the solution. A member of our team will take you through a routine assessment ahead of your scan to determine whether you:

    • Have/had any allergies, particularly to previously administered contrast solutions
    • Experienced any renal function issues in the last three months
    • Have/had kidney problems, including kidney disease, a single kidney, or a kidney transplant
    • Currently take diabetic medication such as Metformin

Book an Appointment Today

Schedule an appointment with Specialist Medical Imaging today and get the diagnosis and treatment you need with our low-dose high-resolution CT scans. We accept all referral forms, including those from other radiology practices, and strive to provide every one of our clients with same-day appointments for studies that require minimal or no preparation.

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