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What to expect

WHAT TO EXPECT

Amyloid Plaque PET CT Scan

Process

  • When you arrive at Perigon Imaging for your PET scan, an IV line will be started and a radioactive tracer will be administered. This allows the PET scan to show potential plaque on your brain. The tracer does not cause any side effects or pain.
  • After the radioactive tracer is injected you’ll sit for 60 minutes to allow the tracer to circulate through the bloodstream.
  • Once you’re ready to start, the scan will take only 20 minutes.
  • Results will be known within 24-48 hours.

Amyloid Plaque PET CT Scan

Process

  • When you arrive at Perigon Imaging for your PET scan, an IV line will be started and a radioactive tracer will be administered. This allows the PET scan to show potential plaque on your brain. The tracer does not cause any side effects or pain.
  • After the radioactive tracer is injected you’ll sit for 60 minutes to allow the tracer to circulate through the bloodstream.
  • Once you’re ready to start, the scan will take only 20 minutes. 
  • Results will be known within 24-48 hours.

Prostate Cancer Detection

Process

  • Upon arrival at Perigon Imaging, an injection will be given which contains amino acids that are more rapidly absorbed by prostate cancer than normal cells. This rapid absorption allows for the advanced technology of our PET scan equipment to easily identify any potential prostate tumor.
  • The scan will only take 20 minutes while the patient lies still.
  • Results are ready within 24-48 hours.

Prostate Cancer Detection

Process

  • Upon arrival at Perigon Imaging, an injection will be given which contains amino acids that are more rapidly absorbed by prostate cancer than normal cells. This rapid absorption allows for the advanced technology of our PET scan equipment to easily identify any potential prostate tumor.
  • The scan will only take 20 minutes while the patient lies still.
  • Results are ready within 24-48 hours.

FDG Pet Exam

Process

  • No strenuous exercise 48 hours prior to your exam.

  • Please do not eat carbohydrates or sugar for 24 hours prior to your exam. Do not eat or drink anything for 6 hours prior to your exam, except plain water and medication.

  • Please do not wear clothing with any metal and dress comfortably.

During FDG PET Exam

  • Our technologist will explain PET procedure and answer any questions you may have.

  • You will receive an intravenous injection (in your vein) of a radioactive tracer.

  • The level of radioactivity is extremely low and has no side effects.

  • You will sit for 60 minutes after the injection to allow the radioactive tracer to circulate throughout the bloodstream

  • The PET scan imaging will take 30-45 minutes

  • During that time you will be required to lie flat on your back and hold very still.

 

FDG Pet Exam

Process

  • No strenuous exercise 48 hours prior to your exam.

  • Please do not eat carbohydrates or sugar for 24 hours prior to your exam. Do not eat or drink anything for 6 hours prior to your exam, except plain water and medication.

  • Please do not wear clothing with any metal and dress comfortably.

During FDG PET Exam

  • Our technologist will explain PET procedure and answer any questions you may have.

  • You will receive an intravenous injection (in your vein) of a radioactive tracer.

  • The level of radioactivity is extremely low and has no side effects.

  • You will sit for 60 minutes after the injection to allow the radioactive tracer to circulate throughout the bloodstream

  • The PET scan imaging will take 30-45 minutes

  • During that time you will be required to lie flat on your back and hold very still.

 

CALL NOW (405) 877-4047