At DoctorC, we offer the most affordable PET CT scans in the country.
PET CT Scan is an imaging test done that allows a doctor to see diseases within your body.
PET CT combines positron emission tomography scanner (PET) along with x-ray computer tomography scanner (CT) to get the required images.
PET CTs have been revolutionary in cancer treatment. They help an oncologist distinguish between malignant and benign tumors, determine the stage of the cancer, and a lot more. They can also be used post cancer treatment to ensure progress or positive result of the treatment.
PET CT Scans can also be performed for brain disorders and heart diseases - Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Coronary Heart Disease etc.
PET CT scans are most commonly used in cancer treatment. The scan gives very clear, color images of the entire body and allows a doctor to see how the organs both look like and function.
It can help detect stages of cancer, how effective chemotherapy is working spread of an existing condition, and much more.
Post booking an appointment, some instructions need to be followed before the day of the test. Failing to follow them may mean cancellation of the appointment.
- A doctor prescription is absolutely mandatory.
- The patient should carry a recent Serum Creatinine or Kidney Profile report. It should not be older than 4-5 days.
- Eat a low carbohydrate and low sugar diet the day before the scan
- Eat a light breakfast, like idli or poha, 6 hours before the appointment time
- Do not eat any food or drink anything after the breakfast. 6 hours of fasting is required
- You can drink some water and take your regular medications
The center will help you and guide you through the entire day. Roughly speaking, the process will function as below:
- Please read the preparations given below to ensure your appointment is honored and you get the test done
- Once you arrive at the center, the technician or nurse will setup an IV and inject the nuclear medicine (FDG) into your body
- You will then have to wait 60-90 minutes to allow the FDG to circulate throughout the body
- There will be other people waiting alongside you to get the scan done
- Once after the other, you will be asked to enter the PET CT scan room
- You may be asked to wear a gown and remove any metallic object from your body (like watch, earrings, etc)
- The scan takes roughly 30 minutes
- The entire process described above can take 3-6 hours
- Reports may be given the same day or the next day, please check with the reception on the day of the scan
A Whole Body PET CT scan is the most commonly prescribed scan.
PET CT scan is part of Nuclear Medicine. This means, that it uses radioactive injected material to identify tissues from one another. This radioactive injection acts like a tracer and is given to the patient before the scan is conducted.
This radioactive compound used is called FDG, which is very similar to glucose. Cancerous cells use more glucose and FDG since they are metabolically more active than the surrounding cells. This makes them brighter or more lit up on the scan and therefore identifiable.
Most diagnostic centers and hospitals offer Whole Body PET CT scans at Rs 23,000 - 26,000. We offer the lowest priced PET CT scan in the city at a high quality.
Here is a look at what the prices are in your city.
| Hospital Name/ Diagnostic Center | Whole Body PET CT Scan Cost |
|---|---|
| DoctorC Center | ₹ 11,999 |
| Apollo Gleneagles Hospital | ₹ 26,000 |
| Vijaya Diagnostic Center | ₹ 22,000 |
| Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute | ₹ 24,000 |