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PET Scan
Preparation
- PET is usually done on an outpatient basis
- Bring along all your previous x-ray, ultrasound, CT or MRI films and any blood test reports
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Leave jewellery at home
- Do not eat for six hours before your scan. You are encouraged to drink more water. Please avoid all drinks with caffeine and sugar.
- Try not to smoke on the day of the scan
- There should be no change in your medication
- Diabetic patients need to regulate their blood glucose level to normal and must expect longer stay in the department.
- You may be given a light relaxant prior to the examination. It is best to bring a companion with you.
- You can expect to be at the department for 2 to 3 hours. The actual scan itself takes far less time.
- Please be punctual. If you need to reschedule, notification must be given 48 hours in advance. This is because the radioactive tracer is expensive and is produced according to number of scheduled patients.
Location where above service is available
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
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