Question 1

Is a doctor's prescription mandatory for PET Scan?

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Question 2

Are there any discounts running on MFine for PET Scan?

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You can avail up to 50% discount on MFine for PET Scan. This may vary based on your location and the preferred lab partner.

Question 3

Will I get a report analysis after the test?

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Yes, your report analysis will be done by an expert doctor for free on MFine app.

Question 4

Are there any packages available on MFine for scans?

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Yes, there is the Healthy Heart Package and Complete Pollution Package that you can avail through MFine. These packages include multiple scans to detect problems or diseases.

Question 5

Can I reschedule my appointment?

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Yes, you can reschedule your appointment. However, it is subject to the availability of slots.

Question 6

What safety measures should I take?

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Please follow your doctor’s directions. Let us know if you’re on any drugs or have any current treatments. Show us your previous reports if you have any. Let us know if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating.

Question 7

What method will I use to obtain the PET report?

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In the first place, it’s a scanning report that appears as images. A highly competent radiologist may understand scanned images of body organs or tissue. Then, a second report is written based on the radiologist’s interpretation and submitted to your doctor together with the scanned reports. After further analysis, your concerned doctor will hand over your reports.

Question 8

What does a PET scan look for?

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PET scans track sick organs and tissues using radioactive tracers injected into the body. A dye-containing radioactive tracer is delivered intravenously into the patient’s body in a safe amount. Radioactive tracers are absorbed in large quantities by diseased cells in the body. As a result, they are detected by the PET scanner.

Question 9

What equipment or instruments are used for PET scans?

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Following are the pieces of equipment used in the PET scan:

Intravenous injections contain radioactive tracer drugs.
 A PET scanner consists of sliding in and out of bed and a tunnel-shaped imaging monitor.

Question 10

What exactly is a PET scan?

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PET (positron emission tomography) is a non-invasive imaging technique for obtaining pictures of bodily organs and tissues. A detectable and injectable dye with radioactive tracers is used in this approach. The radioactive tracer detects the anomaly in the body organ or tissues.

Question 11

How do I schedule a PET scan using MFine?

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To use MFine, you must first log in.
Go to X-rays, MRIs, and Scans.
Select X-Rays and Book Scans.
Scans should be added.
Choose a lab and a time slot.
Make a reservation.

Note: In case of queries, instead of booking a scan right away, you can request a callback.

Question 12

Who should undergo a PET scan?

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The following health issues necessitate a PET scan:

The tumors like Brain tumors, Lung cancer, breast cancer, and thyroid cancer can be detected early and prevented from spreading.
 PET scans detect parts of the heart where blood flow has been reduced. As a result, it validates the existence of coronary artery illnesses.

Question 13

How much time will it take to have a PET scan?

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It takes 2 hours to complete a PET scan. The absorption of the tracers takes one hour out of that time. The scanning process takes about 45 minutes. After the scan, you’ll have to wait while the radiologist examines the images to see if they’re clear. If it’s hazy, you may have to go through the scanning process again.

Question 14

What types of tracers are used for persons who cannot get iodine tracers?

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If an iodine tracer is unavailable, a tracer consisting of diluted barium sweetened with saccharin is usually used.

Question 15

Is it likely that the metallic material will obstruct a PET scan?

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Since metals can affect the diagnostic tools, you could be asked to remove your jewellery and put on a hospital gown. Inform your doctor if you have any metal implants.

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