Medical imaging
MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, mammography, bone densitometry and dental panoramic at the imaging centre in Blida, next to the laboratory. Each exam has its preparation, its duration and its arrival time.
The equipment
CT
X-raysCT builds slices of the body from X-rays in a few minutes: chest, abdomen, head, sinuses.
1 unit in service · 4 exams
Bone densitometry
X-raysBone densitometry measures bone density with a very low X-ray dose.
1 unit in service · 1 exam
Mammography
X-raysMammography with tomosynthesis examines the breast with low doses of X-rays.
1 unit in service · 1 exam
MRI
No X-raysMRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves, without X-rays: ideal for the brain, spine, joints and pelvis.
1 unit in service · 5 exams
Dental panoramic
X-raysA dental panoramic shows all the teeth and jaws in one image.
1 unit in service · 1 exam
Ultrasound
No X-raysUltrasound uses sound waves, without X-rays: abdomen, pelvis, thyroid, and Doppler for the veins.
3 units in service · 4 exams
X-ray
X-raysDigital X-ray gives an image in seconds: chest, bones and joints.
2 units in service · 3 exams
Common exams
The duration is the exam itself; the arrival time is what to allow beforehand for reception and preparation.
| Exam | Equipment | Duration | Arrive before | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinus CT | CT | 10 min | 15 min | 8 000 DA |
| Head CT | CT | 15 min | 15 min | 9 000 DA |
| Chest CT | CT | 15 min | 15 min | 11 000 DA |
| Abdomen and pelvis CT | CT | 20 min | 15 min | 14 000 DA |
| Bone densitometry | Bone densitometry | 15 min | 15 min | 4 500 DA |
| Mammography | Mammography | 20 min | 15 min | 4 000 DA |
| Shoulder MRI | MRI | 25 min | 20 min | 18 000 DA |
| Knee MRI | MRI | 25 min | 20 min | 18 000 DA |
| Lumbar spine MRI | MRI | 30 min | 20 min | 20 000 DA |
| Brain MRI | MRI | 30 min | 20 min | 22 000 DA |
| Pelvic MRI | MRI | 40 min | 20 min | 24 000 DA |
| Dental panoramic X-ray | Dental panoramic | 10 min | 15 min | 1 500 DA |
| Thyroid ultrasound | Ultrasound | 15 min | 15 min | 3 000 DA |
| Abdominal ultrasound | Ultrasound | 20 min | 15 min | 3 500 DA |
| Pelvic ultrasound | Ultrasound | 20 min | 15 min | 3 500 DA |
| Leg venous Doppler | Ultrasound | 30 min | 15 min | 4 500 DA |
| Knee X-ray | X-ray | 10 min | 15 min | 1 500 DA |
| Chest X-ray | X-ray | 10 min | 15 min | 1 500 DA |
| Spine X-ray | X-ray | 15 min | 15 min | 2 500 DA |
Indicative prices, excluding any contrast agent prescribed separately.
Safety before the exam
Before an MRI or an exam with contrast, you answer a questionnaire: pacemaker or other implant, metal fragments, claustrophobia, possible pregnancy, contrast allergy, kidney function and diabetes treatment. If an answer calls for it, a radiologist reviews the request before the time is confirmed.
Every X-ray unit holds its authorisation from the radiation protection authority; doses are recorded (to be checked).