Editing CT scan (section)

=== Preparation ===
Patient preparation may vary according to the type of scan. The general patient preparation includes.<ref name="auto2"/>
# Signing the [[informed consent]].
# Removal of metallic objects and jewelry from the region of interest. 
# Changing to the hospital gown according to hospital protocol.
# [[Assessment of kidney function|Checking of kidney function]], especially [[creatinine]] and [[urea]] levels (in case of [[Contrast CT|CECT]]).<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Tippins |first1=R.B. |last2=Torres |first2=W. E. |last3=Baumgartner |first3=B.R. |last4=Baumgarten |first4=D.A. |date=August 2000 |title=Are screening serum creatinine levels necessary prior to outpatient CT examinations? |url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10924574/ |journal=Radiology |volume=216 |issue=2 |pages=481–484 |doi=10.1148/radiology.216.2.r00au23481 |issn=0033-8419 |pmid=10924574}}</ref>