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CT Scan - IWK Health Centre

Service/Procedure Summary

Computed tomography (CT) is a diagnostic procedure that uses special x-ray equipment to obtain cross-sectional pictures of the body. The CT computer displays these pictures as detailed images of organs, bones, and other tissues.

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Wait Times

90%

Community Facility Wait Time
Halifax
IWK - Adult Health
34 days
Halifax
IWK - Children's Health
62 days
Halifax
IWK - Children's Health (exam under general anesthesia)
78 days
Halifax
IWK - Children's Health (exam with sedation)
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Sometimes data is unavailable when it is not submitted to the Department of Health and Wellness, or there were a very small number of patients who recently received the procedure or service.

50%

Community Facility Wait Time
Halifax
IWK - Adult Health
11 days
Halifax
IWK - Children's Health
20 days
Halifax
IWK - Children's Health (exam under general anesthesia)
43 days
Halifax
IWK - Children's Health (exam with sedation)
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Sometimes data is unavailable when it is not submitted to the Department of Health and Wellness, or there were a very small number of patients who recently received the procedure or service.

Data Source: 
Diagnostic Imaging Departments
Data Period: 
February 1 2017 - April 30 2017
Data Period: 
Next Update: 
June 2017
Disclaimer: Hospitals and clinics across the province provide all wait time information displayed on this website. Wait times are based on historical data and do not include emergency priority cases. Current wait times experienced by some patients may be different.

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