Type
CT Scan
Duration
30 min
What's included
3 deliverables in this treatment
- Contrast-enhanced CT scan acquisition
- Intravenous iodinated contrast administration
- Radiologist interpretation and report
Self-payer contrast-enhanced computed tomography at Masarykův onkologický ústav, a JCI-accredited comprehensive cancer centre. CT uses X-rays acquired from many angles to build detailed cross-sectional images, and intravenous contrast highlights blood vessels, organs and lesions to improve detection and characterisation. Performed and reported by the institute's oncology radiodiagnostics team. Useful for evaluating the chest, abdomen, pelvis and other regions where high-resolution, contrast-enhanced anatomy is needed. Open to foreign patients and those without Czech insurance.
About this treatment
Masarykův onkologický ústav provides self-payer contrast-enhanced CT through its oncology radiodiagnostics department. Computed tomography acquires X-ray images from many angles and reconstructs them into detailed cross-sectional slices; intravenous iodinated contrast is given to highlight blood vessels, organ perfusion and lesions, which improves both detection and characterisation compared with an unenhanced scan. This makes contrast CT a workhorse for…
The self-payer price of 5,000 Kč covers the contrast-enhanced study and radiologist interpretation. A typical scan is quick — often only a few minutes of acquisition within a 30-minute appointment that includes positioning and the contrast injection. The patient lies on a moving table that passes through the ring-shaped scanner while images are captured; the contrast may cause a brief warm sensation as it is injected.
Because contrast is iodinated and cleared by the kidneys, recent kidney-function results may be requested, and patients should declare any prior reaction to contrast media, significant allergies, kidney disease, or relevant medication. CT uses ionising radiation, so it is used where the diagnostic benefit justifies it. Fasting for a few hours beforehand is commonly advised for abdominal studies. Images are read by the institute's radiologists, who issue a…
Good to know
- Contrast
- Intravenous iodinated, included
- Imaging
- High-resolution cross-sectional X-ray
- Reporting
- Institute radiologists
Who is this for?
Self-payers and foreign patients needing detailed contrast-enhanced imaging of the chest, abdomen, pelvis or vascular structures without insurance.
Preparation required
Bring recent kidney-function results and declare any prior contrast reaction, allergies, kidney disease or relevant medication. Fast for a few hours beforehand for abdominal studies. Bring prior imaging for comparison.
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Clinical team
MOÚ is staffed by clinical oncologists, radiation and medical oncologists, radiologists, gynaecologists, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists and clinical geneticists across a multidisciplinary comprehensive cancer centre. Diagnostic and preventive self-payer services are delivered by the institute's specialist oncology and radiodiagnostic teams, with every preventive checkup concluding in a written assessment by a…
Languages: Czech, English
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Treatment highlights
- Contrast-enhanced CT scan acquisition
- Intravenous iodinated contrast administration
+1 more item in What's included
5,000 Kč for a contrast-enhanced CT scan, including the intravenous contrast and radiologist interpretation. Final VAT-exempt price, payable by cash or card. Available to self-payers and foreign patients outside the insurance pathway.