​CT ABDOMEN-ADRENAL PROTOCOL

Application: Reason for Exam

Known adrenal mass or cyst, abdominal labs

Scan Range

​1. Without Contrast - From diaphragm through top of SI joints
2. Venous Phase - From diaphragm through top of SI joints
3. 15 min delay from above adrenals through kidneys

Slice Thickness (mm)

3mm

Data Reconstruction Interval (mm)

3mm

IV Contrast Volume

100c-125cc Isovue 370 or equivalent

Injection Rate

3cc/sec

Scan Delay (sec.) or Sure Start

Noncontrast first, SureStart with 60 sec delay. 15 min delay.

Oral Contrast

N/A

3D/Reformat Technique

Coronal 4mm x 4mm all three scans - body standard

Phase of Respiration

Full inspiration