Also Known As :  [ Whole Body PET-CT]  [FDG Whole Body PET FDG] [18 F FDG PET/CT Whole Body] [PET-CT Whole Body]

A Whole Body PET-CT scan is a nuclear medicine imaging test used commonly to detect a range of cancers, heart diseases, neurological conditions, infections and PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin). A radioactive glucose tracer (18F FDG) is injected and the uptake by tissues, which are in fasting state in your body, is measured by the PET Scanner. This Whole Body PET-CT Scan most commonly used for Detection, Staging and Treatment Response for a variety of Cancers.

Test Preparation : 4-6 hours of fasting required but Overnight fasting is preferred. In fasting only plain water is allowed. Diabetic patients should have light breakfast at 6am on the day of test, and must take the advised prescription. It is important NOT TO MISS the diabetic medication in the morning of the test date. Must inform us about your diabetic history for us to plan needful for your test. Please carry old report/CD Centre

Reporting TAT: Next Day”

Specialisation(s) : Cancer Care