Exam Details - CT Virtual Colonoscopy / Colonography
Available at:
DC and Sterling
Available at Chevy Chase after 5/27/2022
Used To:
- Provides detailed individual image slices of the large intestine
Why:
- Many reasons for exam
How:
- Considered a non-invasive test
- CT scan of the large intestine inflated by carbon dioxide
- May be used instead of a traditional colonoscopy
Machine:
UPDATE - January 22, 2019:
Effective today, Monday January 22, all prescriptions will be called into a patient's pharmacy by a nurse. Patients will no longer be permitted to pick up a prescription in any of our center locations.
Patient must pick up Barium and prep instructions at a minimum of 4 days prior to the appointment.
EDITED: 05/23/2022
