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Accuscan is the first scan of its kind to serve Utah and the surrounding area. We use the latest state of the art technology available anywhere in the world. We combine this equipment with our medical expertise to provide a service unparalleled in the screening industry. Accuscan is associated with outstanding providers in our community who consult face to face with the patient immediately after their scan.
Generally, men and women over the age of 30. Individuals that have a family history of heart disease, cancer, those with diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, chest pain, smokers or people who have smoked and those with a stressful or sedentary lifestyle are ideal candidates for Accuscan's services.
You can call us at (801) 456-SCAN or toll free 866-991-SCAN and our helpful staff would be happy to answer any further questions you may have about our services. Or you could fill out the form that comes up when you click on the icon that says "for our newsletter or specials" this is in the top right hand corner of this web page. You will be updated via e-mail with a newsletter or any ongoing specials that are being offered at the current time. If you want to see the location or talk to our staff face to face feel free to come visit any of our locations and talk with a staff member to find out more about us and how we can help you take a more proactive approach to your health.
You can call Accuscan at (801) 456-SCAN (801) 456-7226 or toll-free at 1-866-991-SCAN (1-866-991-7226) to arrange your appointment today.
Women and men over 40 who are concerned about silent but potentially serious conditions within their bodies, especially individuals at high risk for heart disease, or cancer of the lung and colon, particularly smokers, those exposed to second hand smoke, inDIViduals with chronic lung disease, and those with a family history of vascular disorders such as aortic aneurysms, or cancers are the strongest candidates for this evaluation.
Immediately following your scan, you will receive a consultation with one of our board certified providers and you will be given a personal 3-D tour of your body and your vital organs. The Provider will answer any questions and what they mean to you. In a few days you will be mailed a CD ROM of all your images and a detailed written report of your results for your records or to share with your doctor.
All of your results and images are completely private and secure. Accuscan will not release any of your information unless you sign a personal release form.
All you have to do is lie on your back and hold your breath for a few seconds. The machine will move you through a large open ring in which hundreds of high resolution images of your body will be gathered. The entire examination is comfortable and will only take a few minutes.
No preparation is needed for the Full Body Scan, Heart Scan or Lung Scan. If you are having a Virtual Colonoscopy Scan, you will need to prepare two days prior to your examination.
Dress comfortably, avoiding clothing with zippers, metal clasps or buttons. Women should be advised to wear a sports bra, or similar style without metal underwires or fasteners.
Our protocols are built to insure the lowest dose possible, minimizing risk to non-calculable levels. The breast tissue in the chest CT study is exposed to no more radiation than a mammogram (or simply living in Denver for six months!). Our low dose technique for the full body exam produces 1/2 to 1/3 of the exposure of a conventional CT study, of which, more than 30 million are ordered yearly by doctors in the U.S. for known medical problems.
The Truth About Radiation & Body Scans
Unfortunately, most insurance carriers do not yet cover preventative health maintenance, but rather see their role as providing financial assistance once you are diagnosed with an illness. Some policies may provide partial coverage; particularly if a doctor has recognized relevant health risks, and referred you to us. Accuscan's mission is one of prevention rather than treatment. Integral to that philosophy is the fact that we are doing our best to make scanning technology available to the general public at a reasonable cost.
Frequency will vary from case to case, depending on what an initial scan uncovers. For those with multiple risk factors, or troublesome findings, a follow-up scan may be repeated in a year's time to assess the success of lifestyle changes or medication in treating the problem. For those receiving a clean bill of health with an initial scan we recommend a recheck in perhaps two to three years.
No diagnostic test is infallible. Microscopic cancers (those not visible to the naked eye) will go undetected. In addition, PSA and mammograms, for prostate and breast cancer respectively, still remain the gold standards for early detection of those specific tumors. Also, as with an examination in a doctor's office, sometimes a lump may be brought to your attention that proves benign or insignificant. Yet, follow-up tests, or in rare cases a biopsy, may be needed to disprove malignancy. Accuscan is another tool in the arsenal against disease. It is meant to supplement and enhance traditional health care, not replace it.
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