In Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, an NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre, get your CECT Lumbar. With its superior contrast-enhanced CT Scan technology, detailed images of the lumbar spine area are captured, which enables doctors to diagnose spinal injury, bone changes, tumours, and infections, as well as other lower back ailments. Our highly trained radiologists use state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) technology to accurately capture images and then deliver prompt reports to facilitate informed diagnosis and treatment planning.
About CECT Lumbar Spine
An advanced CT imaging examination that is conducted with the injection of a series of contrast materials for detailed images of the region of the lower back. It allows imaging of the lumbar spine, synovial spaces, spinal cord, nerve roots, adjacent soft tissues, and blood vessels in clear detail. Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is a centre of excellence for advanced CT technology to accurately diagnose more complicated spinal conditions.
What is CECT Lumbar Spine?
This is a special chest imaging procedure in which X-rays of the spine and the dye are used to produce clear pictures of the lumbar spine. The contrast dye enhances visibility of soft tissue, inflammation, infections, abnormal growths, as well as blood flow, and creates a more accurate evaluation of the spine. This scan is particularly advised when patients experience chronic (ongoing) back pain, following spinal incidents, suspected infections, tumours, and before certain treatment procedures.
Common Reasons for CECT Lumbar Spine
Persistent lower back pain
Spinal injury due to accident or trauma
Suspected spinal infection
Evaluation of spinal tumours or abnormal growths
Assessment of bone abnormalities
Investigation of nerve-related symptoms
Evaluation before spinal surgery
Follow-up assessment after treatment or surgery
Conditions Evaluated
Spinal Fractures
Helps detect fractures involving the lumbar vertebrae and assess the extent of injury.
Spinal Infections
Evaluates inflammatory changes, infections, and abnormal collections affecting the spine.
Tumours and Lesions
Helps identify abnormal growths, masses, or lesions involving the lumbar spine.
Degenerative Spine Changes
Assesses structural changes related to wear and tear of spinal bones and joints.
Spinal Canal Abnormalities
Provides detailed evaluation of the spinal canal and surrounding structures.
Post-Traumatic and Post-Surgical Changes
Monitors healing and changes after spinal injuries or procedures.
Who Should Consider This Scan?
Your doctor may recommend CECT Lumbar Spine if you:
Have chronic or severe lower back pain
Have suffered spinal trauma
Experience weakness, numbness, or nerve-related symptoms
Have suspected spinal infection or tumour
Need detailed assessment before surgery
Require follow-up imaging after spinal treatment
Benefits of CECT Lumbar Spine
Provides detailed images of lumbar vertebrae and surrounding structures
Helps detect fractures, infections, tumours, and abnormalities
Supports accurate diagnosis of spinal conditions
Helps doctors plan appropriate treatment
Provides fast and precise imaging
Enables detailed evaluation of complex spinal problems
Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?
Experienced Radiologists
Advanced CT Scan Technology
NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre
Accurate and reliable reporting
Affordable and transparent pricing
Comprehensive Radiology and Pathology services under one roof
Book Your CECT Lumbar Spine
Schedule a CECT Lumbar Spine Scan appointment at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. Our professional clinical staff render timely, safe, and reliable imaging for spinal injuries, infections, and tumours, as well as other causes of lower back pain.
Test information: Fasting : 04 hours
Reporting: Within 24 hours*
Fasting for 4–6 hours may be required before the examination if intravenous contrast is to be administered. Please follow the instructions provided by your doctor or the diagnostic centre.
Drink plenty of water before the scan unless your doctor has advised otherwise. Staying well hydrated also helps eliminate the contrast material after the examination.
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and avoid wearing belts, jewellery, or other metallic objects around the lower back and waist region.
Inform the radiographer if you are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant, as CT scans involve ionising radiation.
Inform the staff if you have a history of allergy to iodinated contrast dye, asthma, kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid disorders, or any previous reaction to contrast injections.
Bring your doctor's referral along with any previous X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, or spinal imaging reports related to your lumbar spine for comparison.
Continue taking your regular medications unless your doctor advises otherwise. If you are taking medication for diabetes (such as Metformin), inform the radiology team before the examination.
Inform the radiographer if you have undergone previous spine surgery, have spinal implants, screws, rods, artificial discs, or any other implanted medical devices.
Remain as still as possible during the scan to ensure clear, high-quality images.
Arrive at the diagnostic centre 20–30 minutes before your scheduled appointment for registration, screening, and contrast preparation.
यदि नस के माध्यम से कॉन्ट्रास्ट दवा दी जानी है, तो जांच से पहले 4–6 घंटे का उपवास करना पड़ सकता है। कृपया अपने डॉक्टर या डायग्नोस्टिक सेंटर के निर्देशों का पालन करें।
यदि डॉक्टर ने मना न किया हो, तो जांच से पहले पर्याप्त मात्रा में पानी पिएँ। इससे जांच के बाद कॉन्ट्रास्ट दवा शरीर से बाहर निकलने में भी सहायता मिलती है।
आरामदायक और ढीले कपड़े पहनकर आएँ तथा कमर और पीठ के आसपास की बेल्ट, आभूषण या अन्य धातु की वस्तुएँ हटा दें।
यदि आप गर्भवती हैं या गर्भावस्था की संभावना है, तो जांच से पहले रेडियोग्राफर को इसकी जानकारी अवश्य दें।
यदि आपको कॉन्ट्रास्ट डाई से एलर्जी, अस्थमा, किडनी की बीमारी, मधुमेह, थायरॉयड की समस्या, या पहले कभी कॉन्ट्रास्ट इंजेक्शन से प्रतिक्रिया हुई हो, तो इसकी जानकारी पहले से दें।
अपने डॉक्टर का रेफरल तथा कमर (लम्बर स्पाइन) से संबंधित सभी पुरानी एक्स-रे, सीटी, एमआरआई या अन्य स्पाइनल जांच रिपोर्टें साथ लेकर आएँ।
डॉक्टर की सलाह के अनुसार अपनी नियमित दवाइयाँ लेते रहें। यदि आप मधुमेह की दवा (जैसे Metformin) लेते हैं, तो इसकी जानकारी रेडियोलॉजी टीम को अवश्य दें।
यदि आपकी पहले रीढ़ की सर्जरी हुई हो या रीढ़ में प्लेट, स्क्रू, रॉड, कृत्रिम डिस्क या अन्य इम्प्लांट लगे हों, तो इसकी जानकारी रेडियोग्राफर को दें।
जांच के दौरान स्पष्ट और उच्च गुणवत्ता वाली तस्वीरों के लिए बिल्कुल स्थिर लेटे रहें।
पंजीकरण, आवश्यक जांच और कॉन्ट्रास्ट की तैयारी के लिए निर्धारित समय से 20–30 मिनट पहले केंद्र पर पहुँचें।
The patient is positioned comfortably on the CT scanner table, usually lying on the back, while the lumbar spine is aligned within the scanning field.
An intravenous (IV) contrast agent is administered when required to enhance visualisation of the lumbar vertebrae, intervertebral discs, spinal canal, nerve roots, surrounding muscles, blood vessels, and soft tissues.
Thin-slice Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT) images of the lumbar spine are acquired to provide detailed cross-sectional views of the lower back.
The scan helps evaluate lumbar spine fractures, spinal infections, tumours, metastatic disease, inflammatory conditions, congenital abnormalities, spinal canal narrowing, postoperative changes, and other complex spinal disorders.
You may experience a brief warm sensation or metallic taste during the contrast injection. This is normal and usually disappears within a few minutes.
You will be asked to remain completely still throughout the scan to minimise motion and ensure accurate, high-resolution images.
Additional delayed images may be obtained if required for a more comprehensive evaluation.
The examination is non-invasive, and the CT scan itself usually takes 10–15 minutes, while the overall appointment, including contrast preparation, may take 30–45 minutes.
After the examination, you may be advised to drink plenty of fluids to help eliminate the contrast material from your body unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Reports are generally available within 04 hours*.
* For details, please see service-related policies