Full Body Scan

Early detection is the key to good health

The full-body screen is a CT exam of the heart, lungs, abdomen and pelvis. This comprehensive exam provides information about the status of the primary organs throughout the body. The test does not evaluate how the organs function, but it does assess for signs of disease or cancer. Identification of potential problems allows for intervention of the disease process at an early stage.

Primary risk factors include: family history, cigarette smoking and diabetes. Other factors are: high blood pressure, carotid or other artery disease, high cholesterol, heart disease, poor diet, obesity and physical inactivity. If you have personal or family history of one or more of the risk factors, consider the full-body screening exam.

To prepare for this screening

In order to better visualize the organs we ask for you to do a minor preparation for this exam. You will need to come to the center at least one day prior to the test to pick up 2 bottles of barium, a liquid contrast material. You will eat dinner and drink one bottle of the contrast. Please do not eat any food for the remainder of the night. We ask that you skip breakfast and drink the second bottle of contrast before you come to the center. Most people prefer to schedule their test in the morning so they can resume eating earlier in the day.

Your results

The radiologist will review the images with you after your exam is complete. The images will be transferred to a CD-ROM and mailed to you along with a detailed report within a few days after your exam.