Specific Anatomic RegionKidney
ApplicationHematuria
AuthorElliot K. Fishman, MD
Reference SourceJHU protocol
Scanner UsedSiemens Somatom Sensation 16
KV / Effective mAs / Rotation time (sec)NONCONTRAST 120 / 200/ 0.5 ARTERIAL 120 / 200 / 0.5VENOUS 120 / 200 / 0.5DELAYED 120 / 200 / 0.5
Detector Collimation (mm)0.75 or 1.50.750.751.5
Slice Thickness (mm)3115
Feed / Rotation (mm)12.012.012.024
KernelB30fB30B30B30
Increment (mm)30.50.55
Image OrderKidney only or full abdomenKidney onlyKidney onlyFull abdomen
Oral Contrast1000 cc/ water
IV Contrast Volume and Type100-110 cc of Omnipaque 350
Injection Rate3-4 cc/sec
Scan Delay (sec)25 sec arterial / 60 sec venous / 240 sec excretory phase
3D Technique UsedVRT w/ MIP
Comment: - Depending on the case and what is seen on the arterial phase, a venous phase can also be obtained similar to protocol for the renal mass. A key for hematuria is to exclude a uroendothelial tumor and delayed scans at a minimum of 4 minutes are needed. We routinely will do a CT urogram at the 4 minute mark. We reconstructed the data using a variety of opacities of VRT.
Filming: Recon-Arterial 5x5 for filming
Recon- Lung / liver 5x5 for filming