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 scans?

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You can avail 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 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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The dangers are as follows:

An allergic reaction arises when radioactive tracers are used.
Claustrophobic Patients may endure discomfort from needles, which can cause bleeding, oedema, and scarring.

Question 7

What kind of PET scanner equipment and instruments are used?

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The following is a list of the PET scanner’s equipment:

A PET scanner consists of a bed that slides in and out and a tunnel-shaped imaging monitor.
PET scanner consists of a bed that slides in and out and a tunnel-shaped imaging monitor.

Question 8

What does a PET scan look for?

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PET scans monitor ill tissues and organs 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 or malfunctioning cells in the body. As a result, they are detected by the PET scanner.

Question 9

What can you expect after a PET scan?

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PET is a normal procedure that allows you to return home the same day. You will not be admitted to the hospital unless your doctor directs otherwise.
Drink plenty of water and non-alcoholic fluids to flush the tracers from your system.

Question 10

When will the PET scan report be sent to me?

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Before being delivered to your doctor, your reports will be reviewed by a professionally talented and qualified radiologist. The results are usually available in a few days. Once the reports are ready, your doctor will contact you to schedule a follow-up appointment.

Question 11

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

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A PET/CT scan combines a PET scan and a CT scan. It combines CT scan x-rays with PET images to provide 3D images that are accurate. A CT scan is nothing more than a standard CT scan.

Question 12

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

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PET allows the ability to treat diseases at an early stage with ease. Variations that occur later in the disease’s phase can be detected using MRI and CT scans. PET scans are utilised at the cellular level to detect abnormalities in the metabolic activity of cells in an organ or tissue. On the other hand, MRI and CT scans cannot be used at the cellular level.

Question 13

What is a Gallium scan, exactly?

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A gallium scan is a similar procedure to a PET scan. Gallium citrate, a radioactive tracer, is injected into the patient. However, it is a time-consuming procedure, unlike the PET scan. After the tracer is delivered, the gallium scan can take three days.

Question 14

What does the PET scan report mean?

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The radiologist is the only one who can interpret the PET scan results. The interpretation is based on the scanned photographs that are generated. The final reports will be delivered to your doctor. He’ll look into it further and start treatment as soon as possible.

Question 15

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

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the tracers their approval relying on their health and security. These tracers are known as radiopharmaceuticals.

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