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PET/CT
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is an advanced imaging technique that is painless and safe, and provides unique information towards the diagnosis and management of many diseases. PET is one of the newest, most advanced procedures used to help identify and differentiate between both primary and metastatic cancer. It can also detect certain diseases of the heart and the brain.
To produce a PET image, you will be injected with a glucose that contains a radioactive tracer. Cells that are the site of higher metabolic activity will show up as bright color on the computer generated images.
Preparation for PET Scan:
- You will be contacted by a nurse 1-2 days before your scheduled to test to discuss further instructions and information.
- Please allow 3 hours for your test.
- Do not eat 4 hours before your test. You are permitted to drink water.
- Please wear comfortable clothing.
- If you are a diabetic, you will be given instructions by the nurse related to your diabetic medications the day of your scan.
- If you take Lasix or any type of diuretic, you will be instructed not to take it until after the test is completed.
- Please remember to bring with you all insurance cards, referral forms, current list of medications, any requested x-rays or films, and the order for your test.
- If you cannot keep your appointment, you must give at least 24 hours notice of your cancellation. This is very important because the medication used for your test will be specially ordered and prepared the day before your procedure is scheduled.
- After the procedure is complete, you will be instructed to drink lots of fluids and to double flush the toilet for 24 hours.
If you would like additional information on PET Scanning, please visit www.petscan.org.
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