What to Expect

What to Expect During Your PET or PET/CT Appointment

• After registering, you will go to a preparation area where a PET technologist will insert a small i.v. line into your arm.
• A small amount of FDG, a form of glucose, will be injected through the i.v. line. This is painless.
• You will rest quietly without speaking for 30 to 60 minutes to allow the FDG to distribute in your body.
• Your scan will take approximately 15 to 45 minutes.

After Your Scan

• You can leave immediately.
• Your activity will not be restricted. You may drive if you wish, resume your normal diet, exercise and take all prescribed medications.
• As an extra precaution, avoid getting close to an infant or anyone who is pregnant for eight hours immediately following the scan.
• Your PET or PET/CT scan images will be reviewed by a PET physician who will send a report to your doctor.
• Your doctor will contact you about the results of your PET or PET/CT scan.