PET-CT Scan in Greams Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Positron Emission Tomography combined with CT scan uses a radioactive tracer (FDG) injected into the blood to detect metabolically active cancer cells and provi…
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What is PET-CT Scan?
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.
2-3 hours (including uptake time)
Rest and hydration after scan; avoid close contact with pregnant women and children for 4-6 hours; radioactivity clears in 24 hours
₹18,000 - ₹40,000
None (IV tracer injection)
N/A
Outpatient
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How much does PET-CT Scan cost in Greams Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu?
PET-CT Scan typically costs ₹18,000 - ₹40,000 in Greams Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, depending on the hospital and specialist. Compare exact pricing from the providers listed above.
How long does recovery take after PET-CT Scan?
Recovery after PET-CT Scan is typically Rest and hydration after scan; avoid close contact with pregnant women and children for 4-6 hours; radioactivity clears in 24 hours, with the procedure itself taking around 2-3 hours (including uptake time). Your specialist in Greams Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu will confirm a personalized timeline.
Which hospitals in Greams Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu offer PET-CT Scan?
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