If your doctor has recommended a CT scan, Broadway Imaging Center provides convenient diagnostic CT imaging in Glendale, California.
Our facility features a 64-slice Siemens SOMATOM go.UP CT scanner, designed to provide detailed images while using a lower radiation dose compared with older CT technology.
Located at 140 N Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91206, Broadway Imaging Center provides CT imaging services for patients from Glendale and surrounding Los Angeles communities.
If you have been referred for a CT scan, our experienced imaging team is here to help you understand the examination, preparation requirements, and scheduling process.
Call Broadway Imaging Center at 818-548-0022 to schedule your CT scan.
A Computed Tomography (CT) scan, sometimes called a CAT scan, is a diagnostic imaging examination that uses X-rays and computer technology to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.
Unlike a traditional X-ray, which produces a two-dimensional image, a CT scan creates multiple detailed images, or “slices,” of the body. These images can provide physicians with information about bones, organs, blood vessels, and soft tissues.
CT imaging can help physicians evaluate injuries, identify abnormalities, investigate symptoms, and provide important information when diagnosing or monitoring certain medical conditions.
Broadway Imaging Center offers a 64-slice Siemens SOMATOM go.UP CT scanner.
The scanner is designed to provide detailed diagnostic images and efficient examinations while incorporating technology intended to help reduce radiation dose.
Our CT technology allows physicians to obtain detailed images of different areas of the body, helping your referring physician and radiologist evaluate the structures being examined.
CT imaging can provide detailed views of bones, organs, blood vessels, and soft tissues.
Depending on your physician’s order, CT imaging may be used to examine areas such as:
The specific area examined will depend on your symptoms, medical history, and the CT examination ordered by your physician.
Before your examination, our technologist will explain the procedure and provide any instructions specific to your CT scan.
During a CT examination:
It is important to remain as still as possible while the images are being taken because movement can affect image quality.
A CT examination commonly takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes per body part, although the actual time can vary depending on the type of examination and whether contrast is required.
Some CT examinations require a contrast material to help improve the visibility of certain tissues, blood vessels, or other structures.
Contrast may help the radiologist distinguish between different tissues and identify abnormalities more clearly.
Depending on the type of CT examination, contrast may be:
Your physician or the imaging center will let you know if contrast is required for your examination.
If you have questions about contrast or your CT preparation, contact Broadway Imaging Center before your appointment.
Contrast material can make certain structures inside the body easier to see on CT images.
For example, contrast may help improve visualization of blood vessels, organs, or other tissues depending on the type of examination being performed.
Not every CT scan requires contrast. Whether contrast is needed depends on the examination ordered by your physician and the information the radiologist needs to evaluate.
Preparation for a CT scan depends on the type of examination you are having.
Some CT examinations require little or no preparation, while other examinations may require specific instructions, particularly when contrast is involved.
Before your appointment, please review Broadway Imaging Center’s procedure preparation information.
For detailed instructions about preparing for your CT examination, visit our Procedure Preparation Guide.
If your CT scan requires contrast, you may have additional preparation requirements.
If you have questions about your specific CT examination, please call 818-548-0022 before your appointment.
Some patients having a CT scan with IV contrast may need laboratory testing before the examination.
Broadway Imaging Center’s preparation information notes that patients requiring IV contrast may need BUN and creatinine laboratory results completed within 30 days of the appointment and submitted to the facility before the examination.
Preparation requirements can vary based on the examination and your individual circumstances. Please contact our office in advance to confirm what is required for your appointment.
If you have diabetes or take medications such as metformin, inform our staff before your CT examination so that the appropriate instructions can be provided.
For certain abdominal CT examinations, your physician may request oral contrast.
If oral contrast is required, you may be asked to drink a contrast solution after checking in for your appointment and wait for the solution to move through your digestive system before imaging begins.
Your preparation instructions will depend on the specific CT examination ordered by your physician.
Please be prepared to bring:
If you are unsure what you need to bring, contact Broadway Imaging Center before your appointment.
Yes. CT scans use X-rays to create detailed images of the body.
Modern CT scanners incorporate technology designed to help manage radiation exposure while providing the diagnostic information needed for the examination.
Broadway Imaging Center’s 64-slice Siemens SOMATOM go.UP CT scanner is designed to provide detailed image quality while incorporating lower-dose technology.
Your physician will determine whether a CT examination is appropriate based on your individual medical needs.
A CT scan itself is generally painless.
You will need to remain still while the images are being obtained. Some patients may experience a brief sensation when IV contrast is administered.
If oral or IV contrast is required for your examination, our staff will explain what to expect before the procedure.
The length of a CT examination depends on the body area being examined and whether contrast is required.
Many CT examinations take approximately 15 to 30 minutes per body part, although the total appointment time may vary.
If your examination requires contrast or additional preparation, you may need to allow additional time.
Our facility features a 64-slice Siemens SOMATOM go.UP CT scanner, providing detailed diagnostic images with technology designed to help reduce radiation dose.
Broadway Imaging Center has more than 25 years of diagnostic imaging experience. Our radiologists and imaging technologists are committed to providing quality diagnostic imaging and patient-focused care.
Our imaging center is conveniently located at:
Broadway Imaging Center
140 N Glendale Ave
Glendale, CA 91206
We serve patients throughout Glendale and surrounding Los Angeles communities.
Broadway Imaging Center offers extended office hours throughout the week, making it easier to schedule your diagnostic imaging appointment.
Call 818-548-0022 to learn more about scheduling a CT scan.
Broadway Imaging Center provides CT imaging in Glendale for patients who have been referred for diagnostic imaging.
Our CT services can help physicians evaluate different areas of the body, including the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and other areas depending on the examination ordered.
If your doctor has recommended a CT scan, contact our Glendale imaging center to learn more about scheduling and preparation requirements.
If your physician has ordered a CT scan and you are looking for a CT imaging center in Glendale, CA, Broadway Imaging Center is ready to assist you.
Our team can answer questions about scheduling, preparation, contrast requirements, insurance, and your upcoming examination.
Call 818-548-0022 to schedule your CT scan.
140 N Glendale Ave
Glendale, CA 91206
Phone: 818-548-0022
You can call us or contact us online or by calling the phone number below.