PET Scan
Positive Emission Tomography (PET) scan is used to produce a detailed, three dimensional picture of the inside of the body. The images clearly show the part of the body that is being investigated and can also highlight how effectively certain functions of the body are working rather than just showing what it looks like.
Before the scan takes place, a radioactive substance known as a radiotracer is passed into your body, either by injection, through an inhaler or in the form of a tablet or capsule that you swallow.
By tracking the movement of the tracer, the scanner can build up a detailed image of a number of the body's functions as well as highlighting areas of the body that have been affected by disease.
You will be required to lay on a flat bed which will move you through a large circular scanner.
A PET Scan is usually used in combination with other tests such as X-Rays or MRI Scan to investigate or diagnose health conditions. Pet scans can also be used to find out how well a treatment is working.
Before the scan takes place, a radioactive substance known as a radiotracer is passed into your body, either by injection, through an inhaler or in the form of a tablet or capsule that you swallow.
By tracking the movement of the tracer, the scanner can build up a detailed image of a number of the body's functions as well as highlighting areas of the body that have been affected by disease.
You will be required to lay on a flat bed which will move you through a large circular scanner.
A PET Scan is usually used in combination with other tests such as X-Rays or MRI Scan to investigate or diagnose health conditions. Pet scans can also be used to find out how well a treatment is working.