{"id":186,"date":"2021-06-17T11:54:20","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T06:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/?p=186"},"modified":"2026-01-01T16:53:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T11:23:49","slug":"ct-scan-chest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/uncategorized-en\/ct-scan-chest\/","title":{"rendered":"CT Scan Chest: Purpose, Results, COVID-19 & Cost [2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CT Scan chest is a non-invasive and painless diagnostic imaging test for the chest and lungs<\/strong>. The word CT stands for computerized tomography. It is also known as CAT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chest CT is a more advanced form of X-ray and shows a more accurate, clear, and detailed picture than a normal X-ray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Chest CT Scan typically costs between \u20b92,000 and \u20b96,000 in India. The price will differ from city to city, from diagnostic center to diagnostic center, from CT scan machine to CT scan machine, and whether a contrast dye is needed or not for the scan. A Contrast CT Chest Scan is a bit more expensive, but it shows greater details of the blood vessels and circulatory system in the lungs and chest region. It is important to pick a known and reliable diagnostic center that delivers timely results and accurate reports. When comparing prices for a Chest CT Scan, you must take price into account with quality and reliability. In good and reliable labs or diagnostic centers, results are generally issued within 24 hours, which allows for the timely diagnosis of lung infections, tumors, or any problems involving the lungs or any fractions of the chest leading to fast effective treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Also Known As<\/strong><\/td>CT Chest, Chest CT, CT Thorax, HRCT Chest, CECT Chest, CECT Thorax<\/td><\/tr>
Purpose<\/strong><\/td>Lung infection, COVID severity, TB, pneumonia & tumours.<\/td><\/tr>
Preparation<\/strong><\/td>No special preparation required. 4-6 Hours fasting required for CECT Chest <\/td><\/tr>
Fasting<\/strong><\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Machine Used<\/strong><\/td>CT Scanner (Preferably minimum 8 slices)<\/td><\/tr>
Reporting Time<\/strong><\/td>8 to 24 Hrs.<\/td><\/tr>
Cost<\/strong><\/td>Rs. 2000 to Rs. 6000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Purpose of CT Scan chest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A doctor recommends a CT Chest scan to diagnose pneumonia, TB, lung disease. Now it is also used for the detection of Covid-19 & its severity. The purpose of the test is to identify and diagnose the following <\/p>\n\n\n\n