Pet Scan in Chandigarh |Sanjeevni
Pet Scan in Chandigarh is a diagnostic imaging test primarily used for the detection of cancer and several other ailments. The Pet Scan in Chandigarh is a test that is done on a special PET-CT Machine that performs the 2 scans together:
PET Scan: The Positron Emission Tomography or PET Scan component marks most actively uptaking cells in the body. During the test, a small dosage of Radioactive Tracers is injected into the patient. This molecule is an isotope that is actively uptaken by the most active cancer cells in the body. The uptake of the tracer is measured by the PET scan component of the Pet Scan in Chandigarh , to highlight and mark most cancers.
CT Scan: The Computed Tomography or CT Scan is used for anatomical localisation of the body. A diagnostic quality CT Scan is performed along with the PET scan for the anatomical evaluation of the tests. Before the scan, all patients are given oral contrast (positive/negative) to drink. During the scan, intravenous contrast is injected (unless creatinine is high / history of prior allergy / referring physician’s discretion).
Your doctor will advise you which tracer is best for your PET CT Scan. The following PET Scan tracers and protocols are available with Tricity Healthcare:
Whole Body PET Scan: Whole Body 18F-FDG PET CT Scan (18F-Fluoro Deoxy Glucose). This is the most common scan and comprises 90% of all PET Scans.
For Prostate: Ga68 labelled PSMA (Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen) PSMA PET-CT Scan. PSMA is better at localizing cases of Prostate Cancer as compared to Whole Body FDG PET Scan.
For Neuro Endocrine Tumors: Ga68 labelled DOTA — DOTA PET-CT Scan. DOTA is better at localizing cases of NETs (Neuro Endocrine Tumors) as compared to Whole Body FDG PET Scan.
For Abdomen: Whole Body FDG PET-CT with Triple Phase CT Upper Abdomen.
We hope that our unique team’s expertise and spirit of humanity will put you at ease and get you the results you want.
Tricity healthcare is the most affordable diagnostic service provider in Chandigarh and transparency is our motto. That is why we say that if you compare our offer with those of other sources you will notice that our PET Scan cost is the best. It is 40%-60% less than the market price. We endeavour to provide the best price with the best quality for all types of PET Scans.
4–6 hours fasting is required. Overnight fasting is preferred. During the period of fasting only plain water is allowed.
Kindly inform us about any ongoing medications. you may require special preparation for your examination.
You may be asked to remove jewellery, eyeglasses, and any metal objects that may obscure the images.
It is mandatory to have blood test levels for Serum Creatinine and Urea checked before the examination. In case of a high value of creatinine, please approach us to connect you with our doctor, for further advice.