Full Body Scanning, EBT body scan, CT scan, whole body scanning from Vital Imaging - EBT, MRI, PET scanning, appointments now for health and cancer screening. Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often from our patients. Below are answers to commonly asked questions. A Full Body Scan images the heart, chest, abdomen, and upper pelvis. A bone density check is included unless the patient's weight is excessive.
Appointments are usually available within a week.
No preparation is necessary for the body scan itself. However, any primary blood work would require 4 to 6 hours of fasting, and advanced blood work would require 12 hours of fasting. Avoid wearing any metallic objects in the torso area, including shirts with metal buttons or snaps, and bras with wires or metal closures. Generally, men over the age of 35 and women over the age of 40 are candidates for a full body scan. Factors that warrant a Full Body Scan include a family history of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, chest pain, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle.