NHL PET CT & CT SCAN IN INDIA

Book your PET CT Scan

You can schedule your PET-CT scan by any of the ways mentioned below-

Our team will call you to book the appointment

Book the test
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Prerequisites for the scan

Wear comfortable clothing and avoid jewellery or metal objects

  • Complete fasting except plain drinking water (At least 6 hours prior to the scan)
  • Avoid strenuous physical activity or exercise 24 hours prior to the scan
  • Avoid diabetes medicine 6-8 hours prior to the scan
  • Lactating women to store her breast milk (Breast feeding can be done only after 24 hours)
  • Carry previous PET-CT reports, medical records, recent serum creatinine and fasting blood sugar reports

Note-

  • It is advised to take an adult attendant. Children and pregnant women are not allowed to the center as an attendant
  • You are advised to report one hour before the scheduled time
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On the day of appointment

  • Fill your details in the registration form
  • Doctor’s prescription is checked and confirmed

Duration: 15-20 mins (approximately)

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Payment process

You have the option to pay via-

  • Cash
  • Online through credit/ debit card/ online banking

Duration: 5-10 mins (approximately)

Payment
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Clinical History

  • Medical history and treatment is studied by doctors
  • Recent serum creatinine value (within 30 days) is noted
  • Previous PET-CT reports, medical records are photocopied for records and correlation
  • Last Menstrual Period (LMP) date is asked for females in reproductive age
  • Patient declaration and consent is obtained
  • It is important to notify about allergic reaction to contrast dye in the past, if any

Duration: 15-20 mins (approximately) 

Clinical History
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Patient Preparation

  • Blood sugar level is checked before injecting the radioactive material
  • Height and weight is recorded
  • You are asked to change over to center clothing

Duration: 15-20 mins (approximately) 

Patient Preparation
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Injection and Post Injection

  • You are led to a room and given necessary instructions
  • Radioactive material (18F-FDG) is injected and you are advised to relax and rest in a separate room 

Duration: 40-45 mins (approximately)

 Note- During this resting period, no attendants or relatives would be permitted to accompany you

Injections
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Imaging

  • Before the scanning procedure, you will be asked to urinate
  • Scanning may take 15-20 minutes
  • If needed, you will be injected or asked to drink oral contrast (This helps to get a better image quality)
  • After completion of scanning, you may be asked to sit for another 30 mins to allow us review the PET-CT scan
  • If needed, the scanning procedure may be repeated

Duration: 45-60 mins (approximately)

Note- Within 10-12 hours of the scan, your body expels the radio tracer through urine or stool. You are advised to drink plenty of water in order to flush it out.

CT Scan Imaging
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Report Collection

  • Reports are available within 24- 48 hours
  • Collect the reports between 7 am to 11 pm
  • Reports can be sent via courier, email, or WhatsApp

Note – Hardcopy reports and courier facility is available on payment basis

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