Medical imaging has advanced with time. Among the best imaging technologies and techniques, NCCT and HRCT tests are the best techniques used in many medical disorders. Though both are types of CT scans, they are used for various purposes. In this blog, we will be talking about more regarding the NCCT and HRCT scans.
What is an HRCT scan?
HRCT (high-resolution computed tomography) is a type of CT scan that provides high-resolution clear images. Which makes it very easy to diagnose the disease, and it is easy for the doctors to treat the patient.
What is an NCCT scan?
NCCT stands for Non-Contrast Computed Tomography. At the carebox and Imaging Centre, this scan is taken without contrast dye. Contrast Dye This substance is used to visualize internal organs, vessels, and tissues better.
How does NCCT function?
NCCT employs X-ray to generate cross-sectional images of body structures. Like the brain, spine, and chest without injecting contrast dyes. NCCT finds extensive applications where contrast dye isn’t needed or would be risky there.
Lung Disorders: Scan lung nodules, infection, and other abnormalities in lungs.
Kidney Stones: The NCCT scans help diagnose the issues in kidneys like stones, inflammation within the urinary tract, etc.
Bone Fractures and Injuries: Provides clear images of fractures and bones.
Head Injury: NCCT scan without contrast dye. This scan helps detect brain hemorrhage, skull fracture, or stroke.
What is the cost of the HRCT lungs test and NCCT test?
The cost of HRCT lung tests also differs depending on the center’s location, technology used by them, and others.
Why are HRCT and NCCT important?
Early disease detection: HRCT identifies early lung and NCCT identifies emergency conditions like strokes and head trauma.
Non-Invasive: Both are non-invasive and quick, and they do not require any type of surgery.
Life-saving in emergency situations: NCCT is used for early and emergency situations. Such as trauma and head stroke.
Aids prevention from surgery: Sometimes HRCT and NCCT replace invasive diagnostic procedures. Prevent the need for surgery.
Prevent lung diseases: With post-COVID HRCT, the need became one of the needs in the medical field because of the ability it has where the disease of lungs becomes easier to tackle by facilitating its treatments.
Conclusion
Both NCCT and HRCT scans are very important for timely and effective medical diagnosis.While HRCT is best suited to detailed images of the lungs, NCCT is best suited to emergency conditions and conditions when contrast dye is not suitable. The right scan would be based on your symptoms, medical background, and doctor’s recommendation. Testing earlier can make a significant difference in recovery and treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the abbreviated form of the HRCT test?
The abbreviated form of the HRCT test is a high-resolution computed tomography test.
Q. What is the best test for lung diseases?
CareBox HRCT test is the best Delhi has to offer for diseases of the lungs
Q. What do you need to know about the diagnostic centre prior to the test?
Factors to be kept in mind while selecting the diagnostic centre:
- NABH & NABL certification
- Optimum service and care
- Free consultation
- Affordable
- 24/7 available services
- Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment
- Early diagnosis of disease
- Chronic disease monitoring
