HRCT CHEST/THORAX (INSP+EXP+PRONE)
MRP - ₹ 8,750
What is a HRCT CHEST/THORAX (INSP+EXP+PRONE)?
HRCT Chest/Thorax (Inspiration + Expiration + Prone) is an advanced high-resolution CT examination that uses inspiratory, expiratory, and prone imaging to assess the lung parenchyma and small airways, helping detect interstitial lung disease, air trapping, fibrosis, and other subtle pulmonary abnormalities for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Additional Information
| Also known as/ Other names: | HRCT Chest with Inspiratory, Expiratory & Prone Views, HRCT Thorax – Inspiration, Expiration & Prone, HRCT Chest – Three-Position Protocol, HRCT Lungs – Inspiratory, Expiratory & Prone CT |
| Parameters: | 1 |
| Recommended for: | M/F/Others |
| Sample Type: | _ |
| Patient Preparation: | - |
| Reports: | Within 24 working hrs |
Disclaimer: Result availability is subject to the laboratory's schedule and test availability.
FAQs
Expiratory images are obtained after breathing out, allowing assessment for areas of air trapping. Air trapping can be an important finding in certain small-airway and obstructive lung diseases.
Yes. HRCT is particularly useful for identifying and characterizing fibrotic changes in the lungs, including their distribution and pattern.
Yes. Expiratory imaging is specifically useful for identifying areas of air trapping that may indicate small-airway dysfunction or obstructive airway disease.
Usually, no special preparation is required for a routine non-contrast HRCT chest examination. Follow any specific instructions provided by the diagnostic centre and wear comfortable clothing without metal components when possible.
