CT SCAN OF WHOLE BODY

A CT scan of whole body captures cross-sectional images from head to toe in a single session. At Cadabams Diagnostics we combine advanced 128-slice CT scanners with AI-enhanced reconstruction to deliver crisp images in under 15 minutes. Whether you need a routine health check-up or a detailed search for hidden ailments, our full-body scan is designed for accuracy, comfort, and speed.

2. What Is a Full Body CT Scan?

A full body CT scan uses low-dose X-rays and powerful computers to create 360° views of:
- Brain & skull
- Neck vessels & thyroid
- Chest, lungs & heart
- Abdomen, liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen
- Pelvic organs (uterus, prostate, bladder)
- Spine & bony structures
Each slice is just 0.5 mm thin, allowing our radiologists to spot abnormalities as small as 2 mm.

3. When and Who Needs to Take a Full Body CT Scan?

Ideal candidates

• Adults 30+ opting for preventive screening
• Smokers or ex-smokers (lung-cancer risk)
• Family history of cancer, heart disease, or stroke
• Unexplained weight loss, fatigue, or pain
• Pre-operative baseline before major surgery

Not recommended for

• Pregnant women
• Children (unless clinically indicated)

Our automated checklist covers:

• Slice thickness & spacing
• Kilo-voltage (kV) & milli-ampere-seconds (mAs) optimisation
• Pitch factor for speed vs. resolution
• Contrast timing (arterial/venous phase)
• Dose-length product (DLP) for radiation tracking

• Early cancer detection (lung, colon, kidney, liver)
• Evaluate trauma after accidents
• Identify hidden infections or abscesses
• Monitor existing conditions (aneurysms, cysts)
• Comprehensive pre-employment health check-up

Benefits of Taking the Test

• Single session covers the entire torso & head
• Detects 30% more incidental findings than standard tests
• Same-day digital report with colour-coded summary
• Cloud access to images for second opinions

Illnesses Diagnosed with Full Body CT Scan

• Lung nodules & early-stage lung cancer
• Coronary artery disease & calcium plaques
• Fatty liver, cirrhosis, liver tumours
• Kidney stones & renal masses
• Enlarged lymph nodes & lymphomas
• Spinal disc herniation & fractures

1. Diet: Light meal 3 h prior; water allowed up to 1 h before
2. Clothing: Metal-free attire or hospital gown provided
3. Medications: Continue routine meds; inform staff about metformin
4. Allergies: Report iodine, shellfish, or drug allergies at reception

11. Prerequisites

• Valid doctor’s prescription or health-check package voucher
• Fasting 4 h for contrast studies
• Recent serum creatinine report (within 30 days)
• Signed consent form

12. Best Time to Take the Scan

• Mornings (8 AM – 11 AM) for lowest daily radiation exposure
• Avoid Mondays & Fridays for quicker turnaround

13. Eligibility

• Age: 18 – 75 years
• Weight: ≤150 kg (scanner limit)
• No pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
• Stable vital signs (BP <160/100 mmHg, HR <100 bpm)

14. Procedure for Taking a Full Body CT Scan

1. Registration & verification (5 min)
2. Change into gown & store valuables (5 min)
3. Contrast check & IV cannula if needed (10 min)
4. Positioning on scanner table (2 min)
5. Scanning – head-to-pelvis in one breath-hold (10 – 12 min)
6. Post-scan observation for 15 min (contrast cases)
7. Instant preliminary review; final report within 2 hours

15. Caution Before Taking the Test

• Remove jewellery, hairpins, hearing aids
• Inform staff of any implants (pacemaker, dental fillings OK)
• Breastfeeding mothers: pump & store milk 24 h post-contrast
• Diabetics on insulin should adjust dose with physician guidance