CT scan in Brownsville, TX
CT produces cross-sectional images and is often used for trauma and complex evaluations.
- Scheduling
- Scheduled in advance
- Payment
- Insured and self-pay
What is a CT scan?
A CT (computed tomography) scan uses X-rays and a computer to create cross-sectional images of the body.
What to expect
How it works
You lie on a narrow table that slides into the scanner, holding still and at times your breath while X-ray images are taken from many angles.
- Typical length
- A few minutes
- How it feels
- Painless
- Radiation
- Yes, X-rays
Before your visit
- Loose, comfortable clothing
- No jewelry or other metal
- Photo ID and any insurance card
- Your doctor's order, if your exam needs one
Who performs and reads your exam
- Performed by
- Certified technologists
- Read by
- Board-certified radiologists
- Report
- Sent securely to your doctor
Questions about CT scans
Does a CT scan use radiation?
Yes. A CT scan uses X-rays to create cross-sectional images.
What is the difference between a CT scan and an X-ray?
Both use X-rays. An X-ray is a single flat image; a CT scan combines many X-ray images into cross-sectional views of the body.
Do I need a doctor's order?
Not for every exam. Some exams need an order from a doctor and others do not.
Can I have a CT scan with an implanted device?
Yes. An implanted medical device of any kind does not prevent a CT scan.