Pet CT Scan in Gandhinagar
Medintu has partnered with top ISO and NABL-certified labs to provide a comfortable and safe experience throughout the process. Positron emission tomography (PET) uses small amounts of radioactive materials called radiotracers a special camera and a computer to evaluate organ and tissue functions. By identifying changes at the cellular level, PET may detect the early onset of disease before other imaging tests can be done. Nuclear medicine is noninvasive. Assess the effectiveness of treatment. You can book a PET CT Scan at your nearest City, Gandhinagar by filling out the form or calling our customer support which is available 24/7 at 9100907036.
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What Is A PET Scan?
- Pet scan stands for positron emission tomography (PET); it is a common radiology procedure to generate pictures of your body organs and tissues in real-time.
- The PET Scan uses a safe injectable radioactive chemical (radiotracer) and a PET scanner machine to examine both normal and abnormal metabolic activities in the body.
- A PET scan can often expose a disease at its early stage, before it is detected on other imaging tests, such as computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- Usually, the PET scans are combined with CT and MRI scans and are called PET-CT or PET-MRI These combinations are helpful to create more detailed images for accurate diagnosis.
A whole-body pet scan may be recommended when a comprehensive evaluation of the body is deemed necessary. You can simply book a scan by typing “Whole body PET CT Scan near me” and then fill out the form on Medintu.
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What is a PET CT scan and How Does it Work?
A PET CT scan is an imaging technique that combines two types of scans: PET and CT. PET scans detect metabolic activity in the body, while CT scans detect detailed anatomical images. By combining these scans, doctors can obtain both functional and structural information about the body. Many types of solid tumours can be detected by PET-CT and PET-MRI scans, including:
- Brain
- Breast
- Cervical
- Colorectal
- Esophageal
- Head and neck
- Lung
- Lymphatic system
- Pancreatic
- Prostate
- Skin
- Thyroid
What should I expect during the PET CT scan procedure?
A Pet CT scan involves lying on a table and receiving a radioactive tracer to highlight metabolic activity, painless. Before a scan, avoid eating or drinking, mainly with contrast dye, and remove metal objects to avoid interference. Get a radioactive tracer injection on the arm, absorbed by specific tissues to highlight abnormal metabolic activity. Wait 30-60 minutes for the tracer to distribute. To ensure clear images, remain still. The scan is painless, but prolonged lying may be uncomfortable.
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FAQs
A PET/CT scanner is an advanced imaging machine that performs two kinds of scans. Both scans create very detailed pictures of the body’s organs and tissues.
PET works by using a scanning device (a machine with a large hole at its center) to detect photons (subatomic particles) emitted by a radionuclide in the organ or tissue being examined.
You will be exposed to small amounts of radiation during a PET scan, but this carries a very low risk. The benefits of a PET scan are usually much greater than the risks.
You will be asked to follow the Limited Carbohydrate diet for the previous 24 hours before the date of your appointment.