Imaging Services

CT - Computed Tomography

Botsford Hospital
is accredited in
CT scanning.
Learn more.

In a CT scan an x-ray beam moves in a circle around your body, creating a detailed image of an organ or structure. CT scans of internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood vessels provide greater clarity than conventional x-ray exams.

Physicians use CT scans to examine blood vessels and organs, to see how your heart is functioning, to identify damage or blockage in arteries, to look for tumors, to diagnose injuries, and to locate the right site for a biopsy. CT scans provide clearer pictures of more tissue types than traditional x-rays do.

All CT scans are read by a member of Botsford's Diagnostic Imaging Team. These highly trained, board-certified physicians are skilled in interpreting sophisticated test results. CT scan results are rapidly and electronically reported to your referring physician.

For an appointment:
Contact Central Scheduling at (248) 471-8100.

Bring:

A doctor's order or script
Insurance information
List of medications
Photo ID

Location:
Botsford Imaging Center
Botsford Hospital Professional Center North
Suite 101, 28080 Grand River Ave.
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
(on the campus of Botsford Hospital)

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Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Valet parking is available.

Preparing for your test:

Take all your regular medications as prescribed.
Alert your doctor if you are allergic to iodine contrast or if you are diabetic and take glucophage, glucovance, avandament, metglip or any medication that containing metformin.

Body Scan:

Avoid wearing clothing with metal such as; belts, buttons, snaps, under-wire bras and necklaces.
Loose fitting, comfortable clothing is suggested.

Head Scan:

Avoid wearing necklaces, earrings, bobby pins or barrettes.
Nothing to eat two hours prior to exam.

Abdomen Scan:

Avoid wearing clothing with metal such as; belts, buttons, snaps, under-wire bras and necklaces.
Loose fitting, comfortable clothing is suggested.
Nothing to eat two hours prior to exam.

Neck/Chest Scan:

Avoid wearing clothing with metal such as; belts, buttons, snaps, under-wire bras and necklaces.
Loose fitting, comfortable clothing is suggested.
Nothing to eat two hours prior to exam.

Abdomen & Pelvis Scan:

Avoid wearing clothing with metal such as; belts, buttons, snaps, under-wire bras and necklaces.
Loose fitting, comfortable clothing is suggested.
Nothing to eat two hours prior to exam.
Some abdomen and pelvis scans require contrast material. If instructed by your physician, drink 32 oz. of E-Z Cat (oral contrast) 2-1/2 hours before the exam. You have half an hour to drink the entire 32 ounces. If you will not be able to drink all 32 ounces within half an hour's time, you need to start 3 hours prior to the exam. Additional oral contrast will be given when you arrive.

Spine, Arms, Legs, Sinus or a Renal Stone Scan:

No preparations are necessary.

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