| Specific Anatomic Region | Kidney |
| Application | Evaluation of living renal donor |
| Author | Cochran ST, et al. |
| Reference Source | AJR 1997; 168:1569-1573 |
| Scanner Used | Siemens Somatom Plus S |
| Injection Rate | 3.5ml/sec (mean) |
| Contrast Volume and Type | 120-150ml (type not defined) |
| Area Scanned | Entire kidneys |
| Scan Delay | 20sec |
| Length of Spiral (time) | Approx 32sec |
| Slice Thickness | 3mm |
| Table Speed/Pitch | 5 or 6mm/sec or pitch 1.7-2 |
| Reconstruction Interval | 2mm |
| 3D Technique Used | MIP |
| Comment: 10 minutes after contrast injection, conventional radiographs (AP, obliques) were obtained. A delayed topogram (scout view) on the CT scanner is usually enough. | |