FDG Brain PET-CT Scan

• Fill your details in the registration form.
• Doctor’s prescription is checked and confirmed.
• Duration: approx. 15-20 mins

You have the option to pay via -

• Cash
• Online through credit/ debit card/ online banking

• Yes, doctors will study your medical history.
• Previous PET-CT reports (if any). Medical records are photocopied for records and correlation.
• Last menstrual period date is asked for females in reproductive age.
• Patient declaration and consent is obtained.
• Tell the doctors if you had an allergic reaction to contrast dye in the past, if any.

• Blood sugar level is checked before injecting the radioactive material
• Height and weight is recorded
• You are asked to change over to centre clothing.

• Wear comfortable clothing and avoid jewellery or metal objects.
• At least 6 hours of fasting before the scan, but the patient can have plain water.
• Avoid strenuous physical activity or exercise 24 hours prior to the scan.
• Avoid diabetes medicine 6-8 hours prior to the scan.
• Lactating women to store her breast milk (Breast feeding can be done only after 24 hours).
• Carry previous PET-CT reports, CDs, medical records, recent serum creatinine and fasting blood sugar reports.

Note:

• It is advised to take an adult attendant. Children and pregnant women are not allowed to the centre as an attendant.
• You are advised to report 1 hour before the scheduled time.

You lie on your back on a table-like bed. When the scan begins:

• The bed moves into a doughnut-shaped scanner. Now stay calm because movement can blur your images.
• The scanner captures pictures of the body part needed to examine.
• A contrast dye may be injected during the procedure.

When the exam is over, the table moves back slowly out of the scanner.

The patient is likely to spend nearly 3-4 hours at the scanning centre. Majority of the time is for preparation. The scan takes 20-30 minutes.

• The reports usually take 24-48 hours.
• You can collect your reports from our centres between 7 to 10 pm.
• You can also receive them via courier, email or WhatsApp.

Brain PET-CT scans are generally safe.