The GE LightSpeed™ VCT 64 is a high-performance 64-slice computed tomography system developed for fast volumetric acquisition, detailed anatomical imaging and a broad range of clinical applications. Equipped with a 64-row detector architecture, the system can acquire up to 64 slices per gantry rotation, enabling rapid coverage of anatomical regions while maintaining high spatial resolution. The LightSpeed VCT platform supports routine whole-body CT as well as advanced neurological, cardiovascular, thoracic, abdominal, musculoskeletal and angiographic examinations, depending on the installed software and options.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer / Brand: GE Healthcare
Model: LightSpeed™ VCT 64
Year of Manufacture: 2007
System Type: Computed Tomography System
Detector Configuration: 64-row detector
Slices per Rotation: Up to 64
Detector Element Width: 0.625 mm
Maximum Detector Coverage: 40 mm per rotation
Gantry Aperture: 70 cm
Acquisition Modes: Axial, Helical and Cine
Clinical Capability: Whole-body CT imaging
Cardiac Rotation Time: Down to 0.35 sec when the corresponding high-speed cardiac option is installed
Installation Type: Fixed CT System
The system uses 64 detector cells in the Z-axis direction, each measuring 0.625 mm, providing up to 40 mm detector coverage per rotation.
Key Features
64-Slice Volumetric Imaging
The 64-row detector architecture enables rapid acquisition of thin-section CT data, supporting detailed multiplanar and 3D image reconstruction.
0.625 mm Thin-Slice Acquisition
Thin detector elements support high-resolution visualization of small anatomical structures and detailed volumetric datasets.
Fast Scan Performance
High-speed gantry rotation and multi-slice acquisition help reduce examination time and improve workflow efficiency.
70 cm Gantry Aperture
The 70 cm gantry opening provides convenient patient positioning for a wide range of examinations.
