Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Are The Preliminary Tests To Be Conducted Before CT Scan?
My mothers blood work reveals. Iron level 31, Hemoglobin 11.1 Hematocrit 32.7 ESR 91, CEA 3.7 (non smoker) has been suffering from possible gall bladder issues, lots of indigestion, taste has changed dramatically, nothing taste good, having night sweats. Scheduling a CT of her abdomen on Monday. I am in the health field. What else do you think we should be checking. Thanks
posted on
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
Answered on
Fri, 27 Jun 2014
Last reviewed on
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
You need to get blood urea and serum creatinine tests done. This is to evaluate kidney function tests. In CT scan of abdomen we give a contrast injection in the veins. It is important to know that the kidney function is normal before doing the CT scan. Also if you have any allergy to medications then please tell the staff to take precautions and give a test dose of the contrast before the scan.
Thanks for writing in.
You need to get blood urea and serum creatinine tests done. This is to evaluate kidney function tests. In CT scan of abdomen we give a contrast injection in the veins. It is important to know that the kidney function is normal before doing the CT scan. Also if you have any allergy to medications then please tell the staff to take precautions and give a test dose of the contrast before the scan.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Blood test
Loading Online Doctors....