“How long do chest CT scans take?”

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“How long do chest CT scans take?”

I am a 52 year old female. I want to know how long do chest CT scans take?

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**Malcolm K. Hatfield** Radiologist Racine, WI · Accepted Answer

Malcolm K. Hatfield Radiologist Racine, WI

One breath hold or about 20 sec.

**Claudia I. Henschke** Radiologist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Claudia I. Henschke Radiologist New York, NY

in a single breath hold - less than 20 seconds.

**Timothy Joseph Jenkins** Radiologist Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Accepted Answer

Timothy Joseph Jenkins Radiologist Palm Beach Gardens, FL

After you get on the table it's only one minute or so.