A CT scan requires that you relax and lie still for 10-30 minutes.

Wear clothing that is comfortable (i.e. sweat pants, t-shirt, shorts, etc.). It may be necessary for you to change into a patient gown depending on the area being scanned.

If your exam requires a contrast dye to be used, please don’t eat anything for 3-4 hours prior to the exam.

If you have contrast as part of your exam, please suspend nursing for 24 hours after the exam.

In most cases you may resume normal activity immediately.

Yes, for any CT exam, you may continue taking your prescribed medication(s), with the exception of glucophage.