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PET-CT Scan

Nuclear Medicine · Radiology

2-3 hours (including uptake time)

Duration

Outpatient

Setting

Rest and hydration after scan; avoid close contact with pregnant women and children for 4-6 hours; radioactivity clears in 24 hours

Recovery

₹18,000 - ₹40,000+

Cost

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🔬How the Procedure is Performed

  • 1Check-in and pre-procedure assessment — vitals, allergy review, consent signing
  • 2Administration of none (iv tracer injection) to ensure comfort throughout
  • 3Execution of the core procedure: positron emission tomography combined with ct scan uses a radioactive tracer (fdg) injected into the blood to detect metabolically active cancer cells and provide anatomical localization. used for cancer staging, restaging, and treatment response assessment.
  • 4Real-time monitoring of vital signs and patient response throughout
  • 5Completion and immediate post-procedure observation in the recovery area
  • 6Results or imaging reviewed by the specialist; findings communicated to the patient

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Quick Cost Estimate

Govt / Budget Centre₹18,000 - ₹40,000 approx.
Private Hospital₹18,000 - ₹40,000
Home / Online Consult₹199 – ₹800
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⚕️ Medical Disclaimer

This page is for informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified specialist before deciding on any procedure. In emergencies, call 112.