HRCT Chest at AV Scan Diagnostics, Dadar West
AV Scan Diagnostics offers advanced High-Resolution CT (HRCT) of the chest using the Fujifilm Supria CT scanner with ultra low-dose iterative reconstruction protocols. All chest CT reports are personally reviewed and signed by Dr. Avinash Bansal — MD (Radiology), FIFM, FMF (UK) certified, with specialist Chest Radiology Fellowship training.
HRCT of the chest provides detailed visualisation of the lungs, airways, pleura, mediastinum and chest wall — essential for diagnosing interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, COVID-19 sequelae, lung nodules and many other conditions.
What Does HRCT Chest Diagnose?
- COVID-19 and post-COVID lung changes — ground glass opacities, fibrosis
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD) — pulmonary fibrosis, UIP, NSIP
- Lung nodule detection and characterisation
- Lung cancer screening and staging
- Emphysema and COPD assessment
- Bronchiectasis
- Pleural effusion and pleural disease
- Mediastinal masses and lymph node assessment
- Pulmonary embolism — CTPA (CT Pulmonary Angiography)
- Pneumonia and other lung infections
- Sarcoidosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis
HRCT vs Plain Chest CT vs Chest X-Ray
Chest X-Ray is a fast, low-dose overview — excellent for initial assessment but misses subtle lung changes.
Plain CT Chest gives cross-sectional images of all chest structures including mediastinum and lymph nodes.
HRCT uses thin-slice high-resolution images specifically targeting the lung parenchyma and airways — the most sensitive test for interstitial lung disease and fibrosis.
Our CT Technology Advantage
The Fujifilm Supria uses iterative reconstruction (AIDR 3D) to produce diagnostic-quality images at significantly reduced radiation dose compared to older CT systems — following the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle. All CT studies at AV Scan are processed through Fujifilm's Synapse 3D platform for advanced 3D reconstruction and quantitative analysis.
Preparation for HRCT Chest
- Remove jewellery, bra underwires and metal objects from the chest area
- For plain HRCT: no fasting required
- For contrast CT chest: fast for 4–6 hours
- Inform us of any kidney disease, allergies or metformin use if contrast is needed
- Scan duration: 5–15 minutes
