NCCT Upper Chest is a specialized non-contrast CT examination that provides detailed imaging of the upper chest to evaluate lung, airway, mediastinal, chest-wall, and bony abnormalities, supporting accurate diagnosis, follow-up, and appropriate clinical management.
Disclaimer: Result availability is subject to the laboratory's schedule and test availability.
The examination may evaluate the upper lungs, trachea and major airways, mediastinal structures, chest wall, ribs, and surrounding soft tissues, depending on the scan coverage.
Yes. CT provides detailed images that can help identify small pulmonary nodules and other focal lung abnormalities that may not be visible on a routine chest X-ray.
Yes. It can identify lung masses and other abnormal areas of lung tissue. Further imaging, follow-up, or tissue sampling may be required to determine the exact nature of a finding.
Depending on the findings, your doctor may recommend contrast-enhanced CT, HRCT, MRI, PET-CT, chest X-ray, laboratory tests, or further specialist evaluation.