A Whole Body FDG PET CT scan is a nuclear medicine imaging test used commonly to detect a range of cancers, heart diseases, neurological conditions, infections and PUO (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin). A radioactive glucose tracer (18F FDG) is injected and the uptake by tissues, which are in fasting state in your body, is measured by the PET Scanner. This Whole Body PET CT Scan is most commonly used for Detection, Staging and Treatment Response for a variety of Cancers.
4-6 hours of fasting required but Overnight fasting is preferred. During fasting only plain water is allowed. Urea &. Creatinine report is Required within last 15 days. Diabetic patients should have light breakfast 4 to 6 hours before the test time on the day of test, and must take the advised medications prescribed. It is important NOT TO MISS the diabetic medication in the morning of the test date. DO NOT TAKE INSULIN on the day of the test, before the test. Must inform us about your diabetic history for us to plan needful for your test. Please carry old report/CD. One attendant mandatory fo
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