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Lung screening is a non – invasive procedure that uses low-dose CT (Computed Tomography) to scan for early signs of lung cancer, particularly in individuals at an increased risk. Synergy Radiology is a registered radiology provider of the Australian Government’s National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP).
Synergy Radiology is a provider of the Australian Government’s National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) which aims to achieve better health outcomes for Australians by detecting lung cancer early and saving lives. The program supports bulk billed screening for lung cancer in high-risk individuals using low-dose computed tomography (low-dose CT) scans.
To take part in the program, patients must be evaluated and enrolled by a GP who will determine eligibility based on the following criteria:
Aged between 50 and 70 years
No signs or symptoms suggestive of lung cancer (i.e. asymptomatic)
Currently smoke or have quit smoking within the past 10 years
A tobacco smoking history of at least 30 pack-years
Synergy Radiology’s Lung Screening service uses a low-dose CT (or ‘CAT’) scan—a special type of imaging that uses 75–90% less radiation than a standard chest CT, while still producing high-quality images of internal structures, particularly the lungs.
These high-resolution scans enable early identification of suspicious abnormalities that may indicate cancer, significantly improving patient outcomes through early detection.
Please bring your referral (letter from your practitioner) and your Medicare and/or Pension Healthcare card with you to your appointment. It is important to bring all previous imaging relating to the region being scanned.
We recommend wearing 2 piece clothing – separate top and bottoms on the day of your appointment to make changing easier prior to your scan.
You will be asked to fill in a consent form and provide all relevant medical history.
We understand that some patients are anxious about having tests performed. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask our staff. It is important that you are on time for your appointment to ensure there is sufficient time available to perform the procedure.
Please inform the radiographer if you are or you suspect you may be pregnant.
At the time of your appointment, you may be asked to change into a gown or remove any jewellery to ensure your outfit does not affect the quality of the images being taken.
The radiographer is in full view and in communication with you throughout the scan. The scanner does not touch you, nor do you feel the X-Rays. The scanner does make a slight buzzing sound, and the table you are lying on will move in and out of the scanner.
It is important that you lie very still and at some stage, you may be asked to briefly hold your breath as the image is taken.
As CT Lung Screening is non-invasive – patients can expect the entire procedure to be finished in under 15 minutes.
In most cases, your results will be sent electronically to your referrer. Synergy Radiology strongly advises that you return to your practitioner, in order for your doctors to discuss your radiology report with you.
For patients enrolled in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, results will be submitted by the radiologist to both the referring GP and the National Cancer Screening Registry (NCSR). The NCSR will then contact you directly to explain the appropriate next steps, based on the findings from your screening.
We understand that some patients are anxious about having the test performed. If you do have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask our staff.
Action Required: Please apply for a new InteleConnect login by completing our referrer signup form. You cannot use your existing MEDINEXUS login for InteleConnect.
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