PET scans are performed for a variety of diseases. Oncology studies use radiolabeled glucose to visualize metabolism. Commonly, PET images are fused with anatomic images from CT or MRI studies to give the best combination of anatomic and metabolism imaging. Assistance with insurance pre-authorization is provided. Patient Information PET scans are simple imaging studies that allow physicians to view the metabolic function of various organs and tissues in the body.
Patients receive a simple injection in the arm of radiolabeled sugar.
One hour later patients lie on the imaging table of the scanner while images are taken. Scanning time takes about three hours and patients must hold very still. Patients are most often asked to fast for several hours prior to the scan. Results are given to the referring physician the day following the scan.