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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 Facilitysort descending Wait Time
Halifax
IWK - Adult Health
16 days
Halifax
IWK - Children's Health
71 days
Halifax
IWK - Children's Health (exam under general anesthesia)
142 days

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 Facilitysort descending Wait Time
Halifax
IWK - Adult Health
7 days
Halifax
IWK - Children's Health
22 days
Halifax
IWK - Children's Health (exam under general anesthesia)
49 days

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: 
January 1 2023 - March 31 2023
Data Period: 
Next Update: 
May 2022
Disclaimer: Hospitals, long-term care facilities, 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.

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