Choose from any of the questions listed below:
- How do I schedule a PET scan?
- Are there radiation risks?
- What is the difference between PET and PET/CT?
- I am claustrophobic...can I still have the scan?
- Can I bring a friend or family member?
- How long will the test take?
- Will I receive the results of the scan before I leave?
- Can I take my medications?
- Can I eat before my scan?
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How do I schedule a PET scan?
A: A written referral from your physician is required. We will work with your physician to determine if PET would be helpful in your particular case. If it is determined that a PET scan is necessary, we will contact you to schedule a convenient appointment.
Q:
Are there radiation risks?
A: PET imaging involves no more radiation exposure than is routinely received in a typical CT scan. These risks are vanishingly small, while the diagnostic benefit of the scan is significant.
Q:
What is the difference between PET and PET/CT?
A: A PET/CT scan uses a low level, non-diagnostic CT scan in addition to the PET scan. This can help the doctors to better localize a tumor.
Q:
I am claustrophobic...can I still have the scan?
A: We will make every effort to make you as comfortable as possible. You are encouraged to bring medication to help you relax. If medication might be required, we ask that you bring someone with you to drive you home after the procedure.
Q:
Can I bring a friend or family member?
A: Our waiting room has limited capacity so we ask that you limit the number of friends or family members to no more than two and no children, please.
Q:
How long will the test take?
A: Approximately three hours.
Q:
Will I receive the results of the scan before I leave?
A: No. The results of your scan will be sent via fax and mail to the physician who referred you for the scan. In most cases, those results are sent a few days after your scan.
Q: Can I take my medications?
A: You may take medications with water unless they are labeled to be taken only with food. Also, No cough drops, cough syrup, breath mints, chewing gum, or the like; not even the "sugar-free" stuff. more...
Q: Can I eat before my scan?
A: NO!! Nothing to eat or drink after midnight except water. Also, No cough drops, cough syrup, breath mints, chewing gum, or the like; not even the "sugar-free" stuff. more...
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