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CAT Scan (CT)

CAT scans are a series of images that are made by a highly sophisticated computer and X-ray machine. CAT scans give more detailed pictures of bone and soft tissue organs than ordinary X-rays. For most patients, a contrast agent (dye) will be injected into a vein. It is used to outline blood vessels or fill up organs of the body such as the liver or kidneys so they can be seen more easily.

The results of the test will help your doctor recommend the best treatment for you.

Wait times

Current average wait times for CAT Scan (CT) with us can be found here.

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CT (Cat) scans are available the following locations:

Aberdeen Hospital

thu May 22 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
fri May 23 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
sat May 24 Unavailable
sun May 25 Unavailable
mon May 26 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
tue May 27 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
wed May 28 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.

Tel: 902-752-7600 x 2920

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your CT scan appointment.

You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment. 

Cape Breton Regional Hospital

thu May 22 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
fri May 23 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
sat May 24 Unavailable
sun May 25 Unavailable
mon May 26 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
tue May 27 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
wed May 28 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.

Tel: 902-567-7778

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your CT scan appointment.

You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment. 

Cobequid Community Health Centre

thu May 22 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
fri May 23 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
sat May 24 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sun May 25 Unavailable
mon May 26 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
tue May 27 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
wed May 28 7:30 am - 8:00 pm

A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.

Tel: 902-869-6102

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your CT scan appointment.

You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment. 

Colchester East Hants Health Centre

thu May 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri May 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat May 24 Unavailable
sun May 25 Unavailable
mon May 26 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue May 27 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed May 28 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.

Tel: 902-893-4321

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your CT scan appointment.

You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment. 

Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre

thu May 22 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
fri May 23 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
sat May 24 Unavailable
sun May 25 Unavailable
mon May 26 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
tue May 27 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
wed May 28 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.

Tel: 902-667-5400 x 6156

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your CT scan appointment.

You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment. 

Dartmouth General Hospital

thu May 22 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
fri May 23 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
sat May 24 Unavailable
sun May 25 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
mon May 26 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
tue May 27 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
wed May 28 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.

Tel: 902-465-8598

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your CT scan appointment.

You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment. 

Victoria Building

Part of QEII Health Sciences Centre

thu May 22 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
fri May 23 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
sat May 24 Unavailable
sun May 25 Unavailable
mon May 26 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
tue May 27 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
wed May 28 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.

Tel: 902-473-3618

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your CT scan appointment.

You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment. 

Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital

thu May 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri May 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat May 24 Closed
sun May 25 Unavailable
mon May 26 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue May 27 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed May 28 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.

Tel: 902-258-1922

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your CT scan appointment.

You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment. 

South Shore Regional Hospital

thu May 22 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
fri May 23 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
sat May 24 Unavailable
sun May 25 Unavailable
mon May 26 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
tue May 27 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
wed May 28 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.

Tel: 902-527-5227

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your CT scan appointment.

You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment. 

St. Martha's Regional Hospital

thu May 22 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri May 23 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat May 24 Unavailable
sun May 25 Unavailable
mon May 26 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue May 27 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed May 28 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.

Located on main level 1
Tel: 902-867-4500 x 4524

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your CT scan appointment.

You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment. 

Valley Regional Hospital

thu May 22 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
fri May 23 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat May 24 Unavailable
sun May 25 Unavailable
mon May 26 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
tue May 27 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
wed May 28 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.

Tel: 902-679-3819 x 2

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your CT scan appointment.

You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment. 

Victoria Building

Part of QEII Health Sciences Centre

thu May 22 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
fri May 23 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
sat May 24 Unavailable
sun May 25 Unavailable
mon May 26 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
tue May 27 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
wed May 28 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.

Tel: 902-473-3618

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your CT scan appointment.

You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment. 

Yarmouth Regional Hospital

thu May 22 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
fri May 23 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
sat May 24 Unavailable
sun May 25 Unavailable
mon May 26 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
tue May 27 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
wed May 28 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.

Tel: 1-877-742-2571

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your CT scan appointment.

You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment. 

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CT Scan

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CT scans give detailed pictures of bones and soft tissue organs. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for the scan, what happens during the scan, questions about breastfeeding after the scan, side effects, how long it will take, and when to expect results. This pamphlet is also available in French.

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