Computed Tomography - Large Bore
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) - LARGE BORE
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Siemens Somatom Confidence RT Pro CT Scanner
- Generates and processes cross-sectional images of human or animal patients by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data to be used to aid in diagnosis, treatment preparation, and radiation therapy planning.
- 64-slice configuration.
- Gantry is equipped with speaker and microphone systems to allow for communication between the patient and operator through the control box.
- Electromagnetic compatibility.
- Scan modes including: topogram, sequence, spiral, multiscan, and adaptive 4D spiral.
- Image manipulation allowed via 3D reconstruction ability in axial, sagittal, and coronal planes.
- Various kernel and window options.
- Allows a larger field of view on larger patients.
- LAP lasers installed on exterior of scanner used for radiation therapy planning purposes.
All charges are per hour
INTERNAL USERS
Internal (12990)
- O&M Fund (230284): $500
- Equipment Replacement Fund (230285): $0
- Internal Total: $500
EXTERNAL USERS
External (12997)
- O&M Fund (230284): $500
- Equipment Replacement Fund (230285): $0
- Subtotal: $500
External (12920)
- O&M Fund (230284): $0
- Equipment Replacement Fund (230285): $305
- Subtotal $305
- External Total: $805
- To schedule a scanning session, begin by contacting the facility director.
- Facility director will provide access to the scheduling calendar.
- Animal patients must come prepared, including appropriate sedation.
- Human patients require physician's orders and patient history.
- All scans are performed by the facility director.
The CT large bore imaging facility can provide a range of imaging products, including:
- Various contrasts (veinous, angio, or other)
- Image reconstruction images in different planes of view
- Custom slice thickenss
- Views of the head, neck, chest, pelvis, and extremities
Siemens Somatom Confidence RT Pro CT Scanner: Room G407 (ground floor) of 4 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA
Parking at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute: During business hours, visitors may park in designated visitor parking places at the entrance to the parking garage at 2 Riverside Circle. Visitors may also park on the 2nd - 6th floors of the parking garage located at 5 Riverside Circle. On nights and weekends, visitors may park anywhere in the 5 Riverside parking garage, as well as the surface lot and parking deck. All parking is free.