Modalities
PET CT Fusion Imaging
You should not eat or drink (except water) OR CHEW GUM for at least
6 hours before your test and NO caffeine, nicotine or alcohol for at
least 12 hours before. You should not take any psychotropic
medications for at least 24 hours prior to PET scan of the brain.
Avoid strenuous exercise for at least one day prior to the PET/CT exam. Try to drink at least 32oz of water the day before exam.
Please inform us of any medications you are taking.
If you are an insulin dependant diabetic, you may eat toast with a small amount of juice and take your insulin at least 2 hours before your exam.
Your blood sugar will be checked prior to the examination and if it is more than 150 mg/dl. We may reschedule the test.
Patients must have a written physician requisition which states their medical and surgical history and the reason for the PET/CT scan.
Please inform us if you are diabetic, pregnant, or nursing.
How you prepare for the test depends on which area of your body needs evaluation and the type of scan.
Please contact us (727.841.8212) for exam-specific preparation instructions.
Avoid strenuous exercise for at least one day prior to the PET/CT exam. Try to drink at least 32oz of water the day before exam.
Please inform us of any medications you are taking.
If you are an insulin dependant diabetic, you may eat toast with a small amount of juice and take your insulin at least 2 hours before your exam.
Your blood sugar will be checked prior to the examination and if it is more than 150 mg/dl. We may reschedule the test.
Patients must have a written physician requisition which states their medical and surgical history and the reason for the PET/CT scan.
Please inform us if you are diabetic, pregnant, or nursing.
How you prepare for the test depends on which area of your body needs evaluation and the type of scan.
Please contact us (727.841.8212) for exam-specific preparation instructions.
PET CT Fusion Imaging
727.841.8212