Division of Biology and Medicine
BioMed Core Facilities
GE Lightspeed 16 Slice CT Scanner
Overview
The reconditioned GE LightSpeed 16 Slice CT Scanner is the 4th evolution in the LightSpeed series. It is one of the most popular and widely used CT scanners on the market due to its ratio of price to performance. The GE LightSpeed 16 Slice CT is dependable and user-friendly, designed to deliver diagnostic confidence and productivity.
- Compact, Air-Cooled Helios Gantry
- 70cm Aperture w Laser Positioning
- ± 30 degrees Gantry Tilt (Dual Side Gantry Controls)
- 360° scans in 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 seconds
- Solid-State HiLight Matrix II Detector Technology
- Performix 6.3MHu X-Ray Tube
- Tube Focal Spot(mm) 0.6 x 0.7
- 53.2kW High-Frequency Generator
- Multiple kV and mA Techniques
- Octane or HP Xtream Host Computer
- SMART Start Gantry Activated Scanning
- SMART Helical for Exam Streamlining
- SMART Prep Instant Contrast Monitoring
- SMART Speed Scan Time Enhancer
- SMART Tools Productivity Software to Automate Exam Tasks
- Advanced 3D Application and Multi-Planar Reformatting
- Maximum Scan Technique: 440 mA at 120 kV
Manual
Service Request and Reservations
Scheduling
To request a service, please contact Erika Tavares Laboratory
Phone: 401-863-1032
The Morphology calendar is used for scheduling core equipment. A read-only version of the Morphology Group calendar is also available below.
Contacts/Location
DIRECTOR, XROMM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Elizabeth Brainerd
Robert P. Brown Professor of Biology, Professor of Medical Science, Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology
Box G-B
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912-G