Question 1

Is a doctor's prescription mandatory for a PET SCAN?

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Question 2

Are there any discounts running on MFine for PET SCANs?

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You can avail of up to 50% discount on MFine for PET SCANs. 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 the 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 of through MFine. These packages include multiple scans to detect problems or diseases.

Question 5

Can I reschedule my appointment for the PET SCAN test?

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Yes, you can easily reschedule the appointment for a PET SCAN with the MFine app. Just go to the app, and there is an option to reschedule the appointment.

Question 6

What safety measures should I take?

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Please follow your doctor’s directions. Inform 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. To flush the radioactive tracer out of the body, the patient must drink a lot of water for the next 24 hours.

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. 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

Can metal interfere during PET scans?

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You may be asked to take off any metal jewellery and put on a hospital gown since metal can interfere with the test equipment. Although metal implants do not interfere with a PET scan, you cannot have a PET/MRI scan if you have metal implants in your body. So make sure to inform your doctor.

Question 9

How long does 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, while the scanning process takes about 45 minutes. Your height and the area of the body being scanned determine the exact length of your exam.

Question 10

What are the risks and benefits of a PET scan?

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PET scans help physicians to diagnose cancer spread, cardiac, and neurological problems and guide to determine effective therapy. PET Scan poses no dangers because the radiation dose is minimal and usually leaves the body by the end of the day.

Question 11

Can I have candy or chewing gum before the scan's preparation phase?

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It would be best not to chew or eat anything except plain water while fasting before the scan. In addition, sugar and other additives in candy and gum (even if labelled sugar-free) may impact the quality of your scan.

Question 12

What should I do once the test is completed?

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Once the scan is completed, you may return home and continue your regular food and medication. To aid in the removal of radioactivity from your body, you should drink enough water.

Question 13

What kind of tracers are used for people who cannot be administered iodine tracers?

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

Question 14

What problems can arise with diabetic patients?

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Since radioactive tracers are glucose-based, diabetic patients may be unable to absorb them, causing the scanning images to be distorted. Doctors advise patients to change their eating habits and medications before the actual test in such cases.

Question 15

What is the difference between a PET scan and an MRI/CT scan?

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A PET scan detects anomalies in the metabolic activity of cells in an organ or tissue. MRI and CT scans, on the other hand, cannot be utilised at the cellular level.PET makes it simple to diagnose diseases at an early stage. MRI and CT scans can reveal alterations later in the disease’s progression.

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