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

Is there any danger in the PET test?

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A PET scan, like any other medical test or procedure, carries some risk, but it is generally regarded as a safe technique.
The following are the dangers:

In response to radioactive tracers, an allergic reaction occurs.
Needles can cause bleeding, oedema, and bruising.
Claustrophobic patients may experience discomfort.

Question 7

What kind of PET scanner equipment and instruments are used?

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The following is a list of the equipment used in the PET scan:

Injections of radioactive tracer medicines are given intravenously.
A PET scanner comprises a bed that slides in and out and an imaging monitor that is tunnel-shaped.

Question 8

What challenges can diabetes patients face while having PET testings?

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Because radioactive tracers are glucose-based, diabetic individuals may be unable to absorb them, causing scanning images to be distorted. Doctors urge patients to change their diet and medications before the test in such circumstances.

Question 9

What is a radioactive tracer, exactly?

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A glucose molecule with a radioactive component serves as the tracer. Tracers can be easily removed from the body in this manner, even in patients with kidney disease or diabetes.

Question 10

How do I use MFine to arrange a PET scan?

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You must first log in to utilise MFine.
Have X-rays, MRIs, and Scans done.
Choose your X-rays and book scans
Scans must be included.
Select a laboratory and a time slot.
Reserve a table.

You can request a callback instead of booking a scan straight away.

Question 11

When will I receive the PET scan report?

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Before being delivered to your doctor, your reports will be interpreted by a highly competent and specialized radiologist. The results are usually available within a few days. Once the reports are ready, your doctor will contact you to schedule a follow-up appointment.

Question 12

How does a PET scan differ from an MRI/CT scan?

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PET scans are used to detect anomalies in the metabolic activity of cells in an organ or tissue at the cellular level. MRI and CT scans, on the other hand, cannot be employed 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.

Question 13

What is a Gallium scan, exactly?

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A gallium scan is a process that is comparable to a PET scan. It entails the injection of gallium citrate, a radioactive tracer. However, unlike the PET scan, it is a time-consuming operation. The gallium scan can take up to three days after the tracer is given.

Question 14

What does the PET scan report mean?

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The radiologist only interprets the PET scan reports. The interpretation is based on the generated scanned photos. Depending on their knowledge, the radiologist will write the conclusion or any possible anomalies if they are there. Your doctor will receive the final reports. Then, he’ll look into it further and begin treatment.

Question 15

Who decides if radioactive tracers should be used in medical procedures?

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The tracers are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) based on their safety and performance. Radiopharmaceuticals are what these tracers are called.

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