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Preparation for Specific Studies

Cardiac Studies
Head and Neck Studies
Lymphoma
Solitary Pulmonary Nodule
Brain Studies
Colon Studies
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Lung Studies

Solitary Pulmonary Nodule

For a Total Body (Oncology) PET Exam:
  • No food for 4 hours prior to study. PATIENTS MAY DRINK WATER, but no other type of liquid is allowed. Please do not chew gum!
  • Patients should wear warm, loose-fitting clothing, such as sweats or a flannel shirt. It will not be necessary to remove any clothing for the PET scan. Do not wear any heavy metal objects.
  • Patients may take regularly scheduled medications if they can be tolerated on an empty stomach.
  • Insulin dependent diabetic patients should speak with their physician prior to this exam.
  • Patients MUST bring any pertinent CT or MRI films along to the PET examination.
  • Patients should plan to spend 2-4 hours with us for the PET examination, as delayed images may be required.

If you have any questions regarding the PET exam, please call us!

Tel: (978) 689-4738
Fax: (978) 682-0984

If for any reason patients are unable to attend the scheduled PET exam, please call us 24 hours in advance.

 

  
 

 

 

 
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