Type
Low-Dose CT
Duration
15 min
What's included
5 deliverables in this treatment
- Low-dose CT lung scan on Siemens Somatom X.cite at the Na Spravedlnosti facility
- Specialist radiologist interpretation and nodule characterisation report
- Enrolment and result registration in the prevenceproplice.cz national screening programme
- Electronic result transmission to referring physician with follow-up recommendation
- One free printed copy of results at reception (ID required)
Low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening at Multiscan Pardubice uses the Siemens Somatom X.cite CT scanner to detect early-stage lung cancer in high-risk individuals before symptoms appear. The programme targets current and former heavy smokers aged 55–74 and is registered with the national prevenceproplice.cz screening initiative. LDCT uses a fraction of the radiation dose of a standard diagnostic CT while retaining sufficient resolution to identify suspicious pulmonary nodules as small as a few millimetres — the stage at which lung cancer is most treatable. Eligible patients enrolled with contracted Czech insurers receive the scan at no cost.
About this treatment
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death globally, largely because most cases are diagnosed at advanced stages when symptoms first appear. Clinical trials — most prominently the NLST (National Lung Screening Trial) in the US and the NELSON trial in Europe — have demonstrated that annual low-dose CT screening of high-risk individuals reduces lung cancer mortality by 20–25% by enabling detection of early-stage disease, when surgical resection offers…
Low-dose CT differs from standard diagnostic CT in its acquisition parameters: tube current and voltage are substantially reduced, delivering an effective dose of approximately 1–2 mSv compared with 5–10 mSv for a standard chest CT. This remains well above the noise floor needed to visualise the lungs, which are naturally high-contrast air-filled structures — making them well suited to low-dose technique. The Siemens Somatom X.cite used at Multiscan…
The Czech national lung screening programme covers individuals aged 55–74 who are either current smokers with a history of at least 20 cigarettes per day for 20 or more years, or former smokers who meet an equivalent cumulative exposure threshold. Participants are enrolled in the prevenceproplice.cz registry, which tracks screening rounds and nodule follow-up. Multiscan is a designated screening centre for the Pardubice Region and all seven contracted…
Good to know
- Eligibility
- Age 55–74, current or former heavy smokers (≥20 cigs/day ≥20 years)
- Radiation dose
- Low-dose protocol — approximately 1–2 mSv
- Booking
- In person Tuesday/Friday 07:30–07:50, or email [email protected]
- Covered by insurance
- Yes — all 7 Czech health insurers for eligible patients
Who is this for?
Current or former heavy smokers aged 55–74 seeking early lung cancer detection; international patients meeting the eligibility criteria who want structured screening outside their home country; medical tourists from countries without organised lung screening programmes
Preparation required
Fast before the examination — only still water is permitted. No special preparation is required beyond fasting. Bring a physician referral specifying the low-dose lung screening indication. Arrive at the Na Spravedlnosti location on Tuesday or Friday at 07:30.
About the clinic
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Clinical team
The radiodiagnostics department is headed by MUDr. Petra Jiříčková (Head Physician) and MUDr. Milan Mrklovský, Ph.D. (Deputy Head), supported by MUDr. Ivana Novotná. Radiologic technology is supervised by Bc. Eva Lupoměská and Bc. Vladimír Matýsek. The oncology centre adds a full clinical and radiation oncology team. Self-pay and international patients coordinate directly with Altoa Medical Tourism (+420 702 101…
Languages: Czech, English
What clients say
"Short wait times, perfect communication, SMS appointment reminders. Great service. — Patient, Firmy.cz, May 2026"
"Quick processing, helpful and friendly staff. — Patient, Firmy.cz, October 2025"
Treatment highlights
- Low-dose CT lung scan on Siemens Somatom X.cite at the Na Spravedlnosti facility
- Specialist radiologist interpretation and nodule characterisation report
+3 more items in What's included
Approximately 2,500 Kč per low-dose CT lung screening scan for self-pay patients (Czech market reference — exact pricing on request). Covered by all 7 contracted Czech health insurers for eligible patients (55–74 years, current or former heavy smokers). Book in person Tuesday or Friday 07:30–07:50, or email [email protected]. Physician referral required.