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CT imaging made easy at our 12 convenient locations with same-day and next-day appointment options and evening and weekend hours available to accommodate your busy schedule.
Significant Savings Compared to Hospital Imaging
At Gateway Diagnostic Imaging, we make it easy to get an affordable CT scan in the Dallas-Fort Worth area without sacrificing quality.
- In-network with all major insurance plans
- CareCredit accepted
- Financial Assistance Program available to those who qualify
What Is A CT Scan?
A computer tomography (CT) scan takes multiple X-Ray images of your body at different angles to look at your soft tissues, blood vessels, organs, and bones. Because a CT scan combines multiple X-Ray images, these scans are more detailed than traditional X-Ray scans.
Like an X-Ray, CT scans are non-invasive and painless. You may need a CT scan for many reasons, including to identify internal bleeding, detect conditions like cancer, or find blood clots, tumors, or infections.
What To Expect During A CT Scan
When you arrive for your CT scan, you may be asked to change into a cotton gown and remove any metal objects from your body, such as jewelry. Some scans are done with a special dye called a contrast material, which makes it easier for your doctor to see different areas of your body. If your scan requires a contrast material, you’ll get this prior to the scan by mouth or injection.
To begin the scan, you’ll lie on the machine’s table, which will then slowly move through a donut-shaped tube. You’ll need to stay as still as possible during the scan to avoid blurring the images. The technologist will be able to speak to you throughout the scan with an intercom in the machine. Unlike an MRI exam, a CT scan is very quiet.
On average, CT scans take between 10 and 30 minutes to complete.
