PET-CT
Whole-body FDG PET-CT for cancer staging, treatment response and recurrence assessment.
PET-CT combines two scans in one: PET shows where cells are burning glucose abnormally fast — the metabolic signature of many cancers — while CT maps the anatomy precisely. Read together, they show not just where a lesion is, but how active it is.
Tracer availability is confirmed in advance for every appointment, so your visit runs on schedule.
What PET-CT is used for
- Oncology staging & restaging
- Therapy response mapping
- Same-visit CT correlation
- Detecting recurrence after treatment
- Guiding biopsy to the most active site
- Evaluating unexplained fevers and inflammation in selected cases
What to expect on the day
- Tracer injection
A small dose of FDG tracer is injected through a vein. The injection itself feels like any routine blood draw.
- Quiet uptake hour
You rest in a private post-dose bay with a recliner, personal screen and dimmable lighting while the tracer distributes — about 45–60 minutes.
- The scan
You lie still on the scanner table for 20–30 minutes while the PET and CT images are acquired together.
- Afterwards
Drink plenty of water for the rest of the day. Keep a comfortable distance from pregnant women and small children until the evening as a simple precaution.
How to prepare
- Fast 6 hours; avoid heavy exercise the day before.
- Diabetic patients — call us for sugar guidance.
- Sip plain water freely — staying hydrated actually improves image quality.
- Wear warm, comfortable clothing without metal; cold muscles take up less tracer.
- Arrive on time — your tracer dose is calibrated and prepared for your specific slot.
Book your PET-CT today
Call or WhatsApp us with your doctor's prescription — we'll confirm your slot, explain the preparation, and quote the price upfront.