Opening September 2026
CT Scan on the Gold Coast
01The modality
Cross-Sectional Imaging, Quickly
A CT scan uses X-rays taken from multiple angles to build cross-sectional images, and its main practical advantages are speed and the breadth of clinical questions it can address. At Nuevo Medical, CT scans on the Gold Coast will be performed onsite by Imaging Specialists within our Bundall radiology suite. Because our GPs and cardiologists work in the same building, a scan arranged during a consultation can frequently be organised without a separate trip. Some CT studies involve a contrast injection and some don't, depending on what's being examined. Where soft tissue detail is the priority, an MRI scan may be more appropriate. Call 0417 426 825 to enquire.
02What it's for
What CT Is Used For
CT suits particular clinical questions better than other modalities.
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Chest imaging
Assessment of the lungs and chest structures in detail beyond what an X-ray provides. This is commonly arranged when chest symptoms need further investigation.
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Abdominal imaging
Assessment of abdominal organs and structures. Contrast is frequently used for these studies to distinguish between tissues.
- 03
Bone and joint imaging
Detailed assessment of bone structure, including complex fractures. CT shows bone detail that other modalities can't match.
- 04
Cardiac and vascular studies
Selected investigations arranged by a cardiologist where the clinical question calls for them. Whether this applies is a specialist decision.
03Preparation
Contrast, Preparation and What to Tell the Team
Whether your scan involves contrast depends on what's being examined, and the referral specifies it. Where contrast is used, it's given through a cannula in the arm, and the radiology team needs to know beforehand about kidney function, diabetes medications, previous reactions to contrast and any allergies. Recent blood tests may be requested before a contrast study, which is one reason having pathology in the same building is useful. You may be asked to fast for a period beforehand for some studies, and this instruction is given when the appointment is made rather than applying to every scan. The scan itself is quick, usually a matter of minutes, and involves lying still on a moving table while the scanner passes over the relevant area.
04Questions
FAQs
An X-ray produces a single flat image, while a CT scan takes many X-ray images from different angles and reconstructs them into cross-sectional views. CT provides considerably more detail and involves a higher radiation dose.
Contrast makes certain tissues and blood vessels more distinguishable on the images, which is necessary for some clinical questions. Whether it's used is specified in the referral based on what's being examined.
It depends on the type of scan and whether contrast is being used, so it isn't a universal requirement. The radiology provider gives specific instructions when the appointment is booked.
05Enquiries
Speak with the team
Opening September 2026
- Phone
- 0417 426 825