PET/CT FDG Body Scan: How to prepare and what to expect - 06/2023

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PET/CT FDG Body Scan: How to prepare and what to expect

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Abstract

This handout tells about a positron emission tomography (PET)/CT body scan. The test is done to help diagnose cancer and other health problems. Included are common uses of a PET scan, what to expect, how to prepare, how the scan works, and how to get test results.

Author

Radiology/Imaging Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2005

Revision Date

06/2023

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General Subject

Diagnostic Tests

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Brain Tumors

Memory Disorders

Nuclear Medicine

PET/CT Scan (positron emission tomography/computed tomography scan)

Radiology

Seizures

Languages

English

Record ID

3449