PET Scan: Patient Instructions

PET/CT Scan

Nothing by MOUTH (except water) 6 hours prior to arrival for your appointment

Please allow 2-3 hours for your exam

Bring a brief list of your current medications

Upon arrival the technologist will explain the procedure to you

If you are diabetic please call the center for special instructions

Alzheimer's

No Prep is necessary

F-18 Bone Scan

You may eat and drink the day of the test

Drink 64 ounces of water the day before the test

Inject Tracer and wait 90 minutes (You may leave during the 90 minute wait)

Scan Time 60-90 minutes