Expect the procedure to last 2-3 hours. If there is a possibility that you could be pregnant or if you are currently breast feeding, please notify our staff before you start the examination. Plan not to eat 6 hours prior to your exam. Most procedures require that you do not eat six hours prior to the exam. We will tell you if this applies to your PET scan when we set up your appointment.
Some medications can interfere with a PET scan.
Some medications can interfere with the exam. If your particular medication should not be taken on the day of your exam, we will let you know. You may be asked to bring other recent radiographic films. If so, we will ask you to bring copies of these films with you. Wear warm comfortable clothing to your appointment.