Scheduling

New England PET Imaging System has five sites providing PET/CT scans to the patients of the region. To book a study, please refer to the list of locations and hours of operation for each site listed below. You may also download the Physician Order Form for each site.

Urgent exams will be provided outside of normal hours if the patient's medical condition necessitates a prompt diagnosis.

New England PET Imaging System at Holy Family Hospital
70 East Street
Methuen, Massachusetts 01844
Hours: Monday through Friday - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
PH: (978) 689-4738
FAX (978) 682-0984
Physician Order Form – Methuen

New England PET of Greater Lowell
The Cancer Center at Lowell General Hospital
295 Varnum Avenue, Suite 200
Lowell, Massachusetts 01854
Hours: Monday through Friday - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
PH: (978) 458-9872
FAX: (978) 458-9876
Physician Order Form - Lowell

New England PET at Elliot Hospital
One Elliot Way
Manchester, NH 03103
Hours: Monday through Wednesday - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
PH: (603) 663-2370
FAX: (603) 663-2379
Physician Order Form - Manchester

Massachusetts Mobile PET, P.C.
Anna Jaques Hospital
25 Highland Avenue
Newburyport, MA 01950
Hours: Thursdays - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
PH: (888) 560-4738
FAX: (978) 682-0984
Physician Order Form - Newburyport

Massachusetts Mobile PET, P.C.
Merrimack Valley Hospital
140 Lincoln Avenue
Haverhill, MA 01830
Hours: Fridays – 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
PH: (888) 560-4738
FAX: (978) 682-0984
Physician Order Form - Haverhill

Test Results/Final Reports
Written patient reports are available within 24 hours of the completion of the exam. A "wet reading" of the study results is generally sent by fax after the scan is completed and reviewed by the radiologist.

We request copies of recent medical histories (pathologies, office notes) and recent CT or MRI studies so that we can compare the PET/CT results with other studies to provide a comprehensive evaluation. Should it be necessary, we will return the CT and MRI disks to the originating source when the study is completed.

Patient Preparation
Patients should arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment and allow 2-3 hours for completion of the PET/CT examination. Patients must fast for 4 hours prior to a scan. They MAY DRINK WATER, but no other type of liquid is allowed. Flavored water is NOT allowed. No gum chewing is allowed! If a patient is an insulin-dependent diabetic, please notify the office staff as the patient will need specific instructions prior to the study.

If the patient has any medical problems that may affect his or her ability to lie still for up to 45 minutes, please let the office staff know at the time of scheduling. Our office staff will ask if the patient is claustrophobic, needs pain medication, or requires sedation. If the patient needs sedation, it must be provided by the referring physician's office.

For more information on preparing for a scan, click here to download our patient brochure “About Your PET/CT Scan” which will help to explain more about preparing for a PET/CT scan.

Inpatient PET Studies
The PET/CT Center schedules inpatients as well as outpatients. We request that the inpatient be accompanied by the hospital nursing personnel appropriate for the patient’s level of care. The PET/CT Center has a crash cart and emergency supplies. However, if needed, specialized medication or equipment must be brought with the patient. In the event of an emergency, the hospital emergency system will be utilized.