anyone scan it before? how much does it cost?

This post has been edited by swgiant: Apr 12 2007, 01:29 AM

600-700plus in government hospital... i think private can go up to 2k

wow! too expensive at W.m, rather scan at E.m...

last time I did an abdomen CT Scan, it was around RM500 in Ipoh Specialist Center.

Exaggeration >.> Even MRI's don't usually reach that price range.

you talking bout that 2k one?
i dunno if i'm exaggerating or not... but that's the price at pantai medical centre.

That can't be right, I did a head ct some years back and it wasn't anywhere near that expensive, were you misquoted or something?

impossible i think, i had one not long ago and it costs rm100-200 but only da head tho in sunway mc

sorry ya
wat is CT actually?

CT = Computed tomography, also known as CAT(computed axial tomography).

i don't think it costs that in government hospital...if you are Malaysian that is...probably just a few ringgit

i mean if you are scanning the whole body then it'll probably add up to 2k in the private center

spine CT probably costs about rm500 or so

like malaysianpotato said. its ct or cat scan,
its like an advanced x-ray machine where it takes the images inside the subject of interest and present them in several slices or cross sectional images.

For Head CT Scan how much? I would like to bring my girlfriend. She always complaining that she frequently got headache. I'm worried.

CT scan and MRI are actually diagnostic screening..you will only need that if you're sick or suspicious..and it is damaging to the cells..

CT scan cost about RM400+
MRI cost about RM700+

both are private hospital price

This post has been edited by ander7724: Sep 25 2010, 03:42 PM

what happened to ur spine?
or do u just feel like scanning it?

CT scan of the spine usually use for bone problem, usually in accident where Dr wants to look for fracture.

MRI of the spine usually looks for nerves prob and sometimes muscles, fat layers.

So, its base on what problems you have.

MRI does not harm ur cells, its safe. Only sometimes you may feel anxious in the machine tunnel (claustrophobia) for 15-20 min. While CT may harm ur cells, it is like X-rays ( just need more radiation to get the image).

If not mistaken, MRI in gov hosp range from 400-800 depends on which body part you scan. Private not sure, its around 800-1500 I think.

MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging uses magnetic field to present the images. However, the setback is that you will be given headphones with music
because when the scan begins, there will be some constant banging noises.

CT Scan or Computed Tomography Scan uses radiation to present the images but there will be not banging noises and you don't need to have the headphones. These days, with technology CT Scan have advanced tremendously where a whole body scan can be completed in one breath hold. However, this is only possible with thye 64 slice and above CT scan.

By the way, both scans require the patient to go through a gantry (doughnut shape) to allow the scan to take place. Depending on your medical condition, the doctor will advise the best scan for the patient. The doctor usually will perform a prognosis and then decides on the type of scan that the patient require and request for it.

i did MRI at sjmc last week.

and it cost nearly 2k.

luckily , insurance covered

My dad did a CT scan for his ankle in SJMC which cost RM900++