| Scanning protocol | Acquisition parameters | Comments |
| Scout (topogram) | A-P* | Abdomen/Pelvis |
| Patient position | Prone |
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| Scan range | Top of kidneys to symphysis |
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| Scan direction | Cephalo caudal |
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| Tube voltage (kVp) | 100 or less |
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| Effective mAs | 50 use CARE dose 4D | Dependent on patient habits |
| Gantry rotation time (s) | 0.5 |
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| Slice collimation (mm) | 64 × 0.6 | On obese patients different collimation applies |
| Pitch | 0.9 |
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| Table feed (mm/rotation) | 17.28 |
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