After arriving for your appointment, a technologist will bring you to the imaging room for your low-dose CT scan. 

2Positioning your body

You will lie face-up on the scanning table with your feet pointing towards the machine and your arms resting above your head. 

3Getting your scan

You will hold your breath for a few seconds while the table slides you into the scanner. The scan takes less than 10 seconds, and is not painful. You do not need to take any medications or receive any needles for this test. 

4Reviewing your images

The technologist will review the images taken to make sure they are of good quality for the radiologist to read. If needed, the technologist may take additional pictures. 

5Receiving your results

Both you and your primary care provider will receive results in about 3 weeks. Once the results are available, you can also view them on Health Gateway. Health Gateway can email and/or text (SMS) you when new screening letters are added that show you need follow-up or when you are due to screen again.​​​​​