predestination - previous determination as if by destiny or fate. doom, doomsday, end of the world, day of reckoning - an unpleasant or disastrous destiny; everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it; that's unfortunate but it isn't the end of the world.
That is 2 1/2 hours! Average is 3 hours now from start to finish. THEN we have to wait for the scan to be sent to the radiologist, and when he/she calls back, we can dispo the patient. I can't believe that every CT done in this country for a possible appy or whatever takes over 3 hours.
How long does it take to have a screening CT scan? Advances in CT scanning now allow individuals to undergo a painless, non-invasive scan that takes about 20 seconds once you have registered, changed clothing and are on the scanning table. The entire process of registering and filling out our simple questionnaire can be completed in less than half an hour.