Reviewing results with us
Bartow County patients see our urologists at our Marietta Clinic & Surgery Center, and that's where we'll go over your CT images with you. We'll show what the scan found, what it ruled out and whether anything needs a closer look.
Why our urologists use CT
CT with contrast gives detailed pictures of the kidneys, ureters and bladder. We often request it to look into blood in the urine, a mass seen on another test, or certain stone and infection questions. Tell us about kidney disease, allergies or any earlier contrast reaction ahead of time.
Call us if
- Hives, swelling or trouble breathing after the scan (seek emergency care)
- Fever or flank pain while you wait for results
- Blood in the urine that increases
For Cartersville and Bartow families
Residents of Cartersville, Adairsville, Emerson and White can reach our team at (678) 344-8900 to set up a results visit. We welcome new patients and will help with the soonest available visit.
Common questions
Do I need to fast?
Follow the fasting instructions that come with your CT appointment. Keep taking your usual medicines unless told otherwise; our team confirms the instructions before your visit.
Will contrast affect my kidneys?
Contrast can strain kidneys that already work poorly, so a kidney function blood test is checked first when needed. Tell us about kidney disease, diabetes medicines such as metformin, or a past reaction to contrast.
How soon will I hear results?
One of our urologists reviews the images and goes over them with you at a follow-up visit or by phone. If the scan shows something that needs quick action, such as a blocked kidney, we contact you sooner.
If you've had a CT elsewhere in the past year, tell us; reviewing older images alongside the new ones helps us spot change over time.
Bring the imaging disc or report to your visit if you have one.
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