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++

i think i am having Sinusitis and I intend to go for E.N.T specialist. I was told that doctor will do CT scan usually. so how much it costs for a head CT scan at private hospital? and how much it cost in government hospital? i have medical card but if i think it can't cover the cost if i am not admitted into the hospital for a day right?

head to HSC darby park they have great Docs there and scanners.

scanners? what kind of scanners?

bro i heard at pantai during the daytime the scan is about rm900 and night time is double about rm1900

why the difference?

I did my MRI scan in Lumbar Spine area, for RM700 @ Tung Shin Hospital, KL.

just curious, do you have guys have the contrasts materials during the CT scan? I read from the net saying it can provide some mild discomfort and worst case, could have the metallic taste. is that true?

2ndly, i am not sure how safe is this CT Scan as it uses x-rays which are 1 of the cause of cancer. This is my 1st time and my company is having the benefit do to a medical checkup every year. So, thought of giving it a try.

CT scan can be done with or without contrast. Contrast is used to lighten up the vascular structure. Sometimes they will test your renal function prior to contrast, patient who has impaired renal function don't really tolerate contrast. If you are a healthy 20 year old, it should be fine. Some say it taste like pineapple juice....

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Added on February 14, 2011, 6:24 pmyup and CT scan is definitely more hazardous in terms of radiation. However, it does provide very good anatomical details

This post has been edited by d(@@)b: Feb 14 2011, 06:24 PM

AFTER CARRYOUT THE CT SCAN, ANYONE HERE EXPERIENCED THAT DOCTOR DONT WANNA RELEASE THE REPORT FOR YOU TO TAKE BACK? THEY SAID THAT IS HOSPITAL PROPERTY, IF I WANNA DIAGNOSE, JUST COME BACK TO THEM ...

That's only for government hospital.

If it's private, you have the right to take it back.

They said i have to pay extra $ for it and it will be very expensive! That hospital located at Kuantan and name start with "K" ...

kuantan medical centre?

Guys, how much u think it cost for ct scan for appendix?

Anyone has undergone head CT scan in private hospital before? How much does it cost?

not even 100 in gov hospital...

Then may i know how much recently in private hospital? Due to GST i think it wouldn't be as cheap as those previous price.

I don't know...can't help you..must be very expensive. Get a doctor advice before you proceed with CT scan. Sometimes it's not necessary.Anyway, you need a doctor to interpreted the CT scan result.

Which CT scan costs less than RM100? In Mar 2017, thoracolumbar CT scan costs RM490 at gov hospital. Have to pay 20% deposit (RM100) to schedule the scan which is typically minimum 2 weeks after your doctor requested the CT, then pay remainder on the day of the scan. Then wait another 2 weeks after the scan for result to be analyzed by doctor and then you have appointment to interpret it. Above is my personal experience today because I just scheduled to get CT scan, and I wanted to check the price.

Hi I want to do a CT scan for my ears. Anyone how how much ? What doctors can recommend ? Thanks

Maybe blood vain(from backneck to head) issue..

Mri is rm900++ at pantai hospital

Any price update for CT Scan? My family doctor advice my mum to do CT scan as normal blood test can't find what's the issue that cause her loss appetite and tiredness for long time.

He say might need to do CT scan blindly (random spot) to check where have prob.
So I ask him will cost how much. He say very sure is few K but duno how many K.
Maybe below 5k.

Anyone have experiment with this? Random scan.

Mind sharing the blood test result? Can pm me if don’t want to post publicly.

She has done a few blood test. Let me compile and send to you.
For the tumor maker, I don't have the report with me, tested on april last year. It does show increase in CA199, however ultrasound done showed fatty liver, no pancreatic tumor.

What CT scan? Im working as CT tech 😊

Just notice PM can't attach images, so here is it.

This is the only reports I have with me, there are few more still in clinic and with my mum at hometown. The doctor called and saying the result have no problem.
Checked for kidney, liver and heart (scan at hospital).



This post has been edited by BladeRider: May 22 2018, 09:35 AM

Can't find out what is the reason of losing appetite and tiredness. So doctor suggest random check.

Im guessing

CT thorax abdomen pelvis = Rm1200-1500
CT 3 phase pancreas = Rm1200-1600

This is for private hospital at my place

Gov hospital around 200-400 cheaper but waiting time for appointment around 1-3 months

Hope this helps 😊

hi.

1. she has anemia. low hemoglobin and hypochromic type. anemia may explain the tiredness. but reduced appetite can also cause anemia.
usually caused by low iron intake or chronic and slow amount of blood lost.
i suggest blood test for ferritin and transferin. if confirm iron deficiency anemia, may need to take supplement to solve the anemia. also need to investigate possible other causes of iron deficiency anemia : stool for occult blood, perhaps a pap smear if age less than 65 years old or have blood per vagina post menopausal, if never done a colonoscopy before, should get it done.

2. i won't be worried about the raised ggt..........as ast alt normal........bilirubin also.

3. she has diabetes.........is she properly treated for it?

4. any symptoms of hypothyroidism? might need to have the t3,t4,tsh level checked.

5. ignore the tumor markers. they should never be used as screening or diagnostic tool for now.

6. CT scan is not indicated.......more harm than benefit.

CT thorax abdomen pelvis = Rm1200-1500
CT 3 phase pancreas = Rm1200-1600


The above mentioned mostly will cover the whole body?
I mean if really the body have problem (not sure which part), with the scans above, can identity it?

if reli wanna cover whole body

Ct brain neck thorax abdomen pelvis = less than Rm2k

Well it depends... But a CT scan would reli helps to identify if anything wrong for a start 😊

not really.
a radiologist depends a lot on the input from doctors to help find things.

symptoms and previous investigation that are relevant will help radiologist to look at detail at places that need to look. only then may be able to find something.

but if vague symptoms and no proper indication for CT scan, it will most likely be a waste of time, money. radiologist will just generally look here and there.........looks about fine and will write report only.

She took jardiance for diabetes, but the doc suspect the side effects are too strong for her. She keep losing weight day by day. Since her glucose level significantly drop in a month, range around 6.2-7.2, so he stopped her from taking jardiance anymore, hopefully she can gain back some weight and strength. Still monitoring her. Stopped for about 3-4 days.

She is taking another med for diabetes. Half tablet. Not sure the name of it.


She have pass history of hyperthyroidism, but have improvement and stopped take med for it.

Still may need check for thyroid hormone.
If have history of taking radioactive iodine(one of the drugs to treat hyperthyroidism that may cause hypothyroidism).

Hypothyroidism is also one of a cause for anemia.

ive never worked in malaysia, but i noticed people do shop around for this and that. this concept really is alien to me. in any case, just be mindful not to waste money and to risk the radiation. CT uses radiation, and its quite a big dose of it to view these anatomical structures you mentioned

Hi,
Just to share my personal experience - during my regular medical check, my ultra-sound of my abdomen showed a slightly enlarged left kidney. So, I went to a urologist in UMSC (University Malaya's Specialist Centre - essentially, the private wing of UMMC) and he asked for a 4 phase CT scan of my left kidney. The cost for the scan is RM1,600 - which was rather high - I guess, the private wing of govt teaching hospitals is probably charging as high as the expensive private hospital chains in Klang valley - need to replenish the cash stolen by all the corruptions of the previous govt:(

Hello, may i ask for ur help?
How abt the cost for CT Scan Angiogram between private hospital & gov. hospital?
Hope can get ur answer & advice, thank U very much.😊

Recently I always feel my neck feel sour (sorry i do not know the correct terminology) and area behind my ear but i do not know the reason.

The only thing i noticed is i always wake up around 5am and sleep back until 6.30am so i wonder is this the root cause?

May i know do i need to perform the CT scan for my head? I checked my blood pressure it's normal so i do not really know the reason.

Can someone please advise?

Wayne

What is the latest price for CT scan right. Let in 2019

Rm1800 Penang island hospital

As I'm typing this,

I'm in private clinic in IJN, coz my mum just wants to get her heart checked. Guess what? CT scan here cost around RM2700++ and MRI is RM4500++.

We decided on the spot to do the CT scan, came out from the Dr's room only I ask my brother, and do my research now.

A bit regret to sign the consent form so fast, without getting any other information.

Hopefully the results are good and we don't have to come back to spend more time and money.

Anyone wants to share more? Seems like we are paying the highest here (not a competition but rather feel cut throat as we are not really a rich family).

Quoted RM1800-2000 for CT scan abdomen.

Anyone know if health screening shows kidney got lesion, which specialist should one be seeing?

Hi all,

I am in a jb private hospital now. Doing a 2 phase CT adomen Scan is around 1200rm, 350rm for contrast. Not sure if can claim medical insurance.

same here is Sabah