CT PELVIS-ROUTINE

Application: Reason for Exam

Pain, Abnormal labs, Mass

Scan Range

Above crest through pelvic floor

Detector Collimation (mm)

0.5mm x 80

Slice Thickness (mm)

3mm

Data Reconstruction Interval (mm)

5mm

IV Contrast Volume

100cc-125cc Isovue 370 or equivalent

Injection Rate

2-3cc/sec

Scan Delay (sec.) or Sure Start

80 sec delay

Oral Contrast

Readi-cat or gastrografin prep

3D/Reformat Technique

Coronal and sagittal 4mm x 4mm body standard