PET-CT scans
Combined CT and PET scan
An advanced nuclear imaging method that gives a detailed picture of your cells and the body's internal structures
About having a PET/CT
How does a PET/CT scan work?
For the PET part of the scan, you'll be given an injection of a substance called a radioactive tracer. As this is absorbed by the body, any cancerous or inflammatory cells will show up on the scan as hot spots. The CT scan produces 2D X-ray images of your body as it moves through the scanner. These can be layered to create 3D images for your consultant to analyse.
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. These will be explained to you, and your consultant can answer any questions you have.

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About our nuclear medicine services
This service is a branch of specialist medical imaging that uses radioactive substances to diagnose and treat a variety of diseases.
The most common diagnostic tests that use nuclear medicine scans include; bone scans, lung scans and certain tests for the heart, thyroid and kidney functions.

Our locations offering PET/CT Scanning
We provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics for diagnostic imaging and scanning.
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