🔬 What is a PET Scan?

A PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography) is an advanced medical imaging test that uses a low-dose radioactive tracer to detect the metabolic activity of cells in the body. Unlike a standard CT scan or MRI, it shows how tissues function rather than just their structure.

🧪 Why Have a PET Scan?

A PET Scan is mainly used to:

• Detect or confirm cancer
• Assess the extent (stage) of cancer throughout the body
• Monitor the effectiveness of treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy)
• Detect recurrence after treatment
• Diagnose certain neurological (e.g., Alzheimer’s) or inflammatory diseases

🧍 How Does a PET Scan Work?

• A small injection of a radioactive tracer is given (most commonly glucose labeled with FDG).
• After a short waiting period, you lie in the scanner while images are taken.
• The exam is painless, lasts about 30 to 60 minutes, and you can resume your activities afterward.

⚡ What Are the Advantages of a PET Scan in a Private Clinic?

• Fast access without long waiting times
• Precise metabolic analysis not visible on other exams
• Results interpreted by a nuclear medicine specialist
• Option to combine with CT scan (PET-CT) for complete fused images

📞 Book your PET Scan today at DiagnostiX.
Our team provides professional, confidential, and timely care for a complete and accurate assessment.