In certain medical scenarios, time is not just a matter of comfort, but a clinical necessity. When a doctor requests an urgent CT scan or a PET-CT test, it is usually to confirm a suspected diagnosis, evaluate treatment progress, or plan an intervention as a priority.
If you have been prescribed a CT scan or a PET-CT scan and are facing long waiting times, you should know that you can have the test performed privately without delay. At specialized centers like CreuBlanca, you can request an appointment (usually within 24–48 hours) using the same medical prescription you already have, obtaining results and reports promptly to continue your care process seamlessly.
The importance of speed in a CT or PET-CT scan
Unlike other tests, CT (Computed Tomography) and PET-CT scans are typically requested in contexts where speed is crucial:
- Oncological processes: In tumor detection or monitoring, performing a PET-CT on time allows doctors to determine the exact extent of the disease (staging) to start chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery without harmful delays.
- Vascular and chest studies: An urgent CT scan rules out or confirms acute issues such as aneurysms, pulmonary embolisms, or complex abdominal conditions.
- Traumatic or bone injuries: Provides a fast, detailed 3D view of fractures or internal injuries following an accident or trauma.
How to get an urgent CT or PET-CT scan privately
The process to get these tests done at CreuBlanca privately or through health insurance is quick and simple:
- Present your medical order or prescription: For radiation protection reasons, performing a CT or PET-CT scan always requires a written request signed by a physician. Orders issued by a public healthcare professional or another private center are 100% valid.
- Expedite your appointment: You can manage your booking online or by phone, choosing the date and center that best suit you within our network in Barcelona and Maresme.
- Testing with state-of-the-art technology: We feature fast-reconstruction equipment and ultra-low radiation doses to ensure maximum comfort and safety during the examination.
- Priority medical results: We understand the urgency of these situations. Therefore, our radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians process the report as quickly as possible.
Maximum precision technology: High-speed CT and PET-CT
Not all centers have the equipment required to perform these tests at the necessary resolution:
- Latest-generation CT: Enables full-body image acquisition in seconds, reducing X-ray exposure thanks to ultra-low dose algorithms.
- PET-CT (Nuclear Medicine + CT): This hybrid test combines the anatomical precision of CT with the metabolic analysis of PET. It identifies abnormal cellular activity at extremely early stages, long before it becomes physically visible on other imaging tests.
When should you see a specialist?
If you are experiencing acute symptoms, persistent abdominal or chest pain, or if you are being evaluated for a suspected serious condition and do not yet have a medical prescription, the first step is to request a consultation with the appropriate specialist (oncologist, neurologist, surgeon, orthopedist, etc.).
At CreuBlanca, we guarantee continuity of care: our specialists can see you in consultation, prescribe the necessary CT or PET-CT scan, and perform the tests within the same medical group, eliminating the need to look for different centers and streamlining your entire health journey.
Your high-precision CT or PET-CT scan without waiting in Barcelona and Maresme
Do you have a medical prescription and need an urgent CT scan or PET-CT test without delay?
At CreuBlanca, we are a leading group in diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine. We feature the most advanced technology on the market at our main centers: Clínica CreuBlanca Barcelona and Hospital CreuBlanca Maresme. Our team of radiologists and nuclear medicine specialists ensures high-precision diagnoses with rapid delivery of reports.
We offer care for private patients and work with over 30 health insurance providers.
Book your CT or PET-CT appointment here.