CT Scanner Manufacturers, Models and Slice Count Guide
If you're in the market for a new or refurbished CT scanner, you may have noticed there is a buffet of options to choose from. From GE to Siemens, to 16 and 128-slice counts. But, what type of CT do you actually need? And how important is slice count as a consideration before you buy?
Below we will give a breakdown of what CT scanner slice counts mean, and which option may be best for your facility.
Slice Count: what is it and what one do I need?
Slice refers to the number of rows of detectors in the z-axis of a CT scanner. As shown in the below infographic, common range counts range from 16, 32, 4, and 128.
You will also find counts from 256, 320, and 640 in newer models.