18F-FDG Whole Body PET-CT Scan at Molecular Diagnostic Delhi
₹24000
₹24000
Book an 18F-FDG Whole Body PET-CT Scan at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, a NABL and NABH-accredited diagnostics centre with the provision of advanced molecular imaging and radiology services.
Our highly qualified nuclear medicine professionals provide safe, accurate, and personalized care in the detection of early disease, precise staging, and effective monitoring of the treatment of oncology, cardiology, and neurovascular diseases.
About 18F-FDG Whole Body PET-CT Scan
An 18F-FDG PET-CT scan is a modern method of diagnosis that integrates:
PET (Positron emission tomography)- measures metabolic activity.
We at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, Delhi, perform whole-body FDG PET-CT scans to provide very precise results on a variety of medical cases.
Whether it is cancer detection, therapy monitoring, or assessment of pertaining disorders of the heart and the brain, our professionals would make sure that imaging will be done with accuracy and safety under controlled conditions.
What is 18F-FDG PET-CT?
The radioactive tracer, 18F-FDG (Fluorodeoxyglucose), is used to identify the presence of a high glucose rate of metabolism in the body, typically correlated with cancer cells or abnormal cells.
When used with CT imaging, it provides a complete picture of both the functionality and the structure to be used by the doctors to make accurate diagnoses and treatment schedules.
Common Uses of 18F-FDG Whole Body PET-CT
Cancer treatment, staging, and recurrence screening.
Measuring reaction to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy.
Heart test (occluded arteries, myocardial infarction, tissue infarction)
Detection of hidden infections or inflammation.
PET-CT Scan Services Available
At Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, Delhi, we offer:
• Whole Body PET-CT
Full body imaging of cancer, recurrence, and systemic disease.
• Oncology PET-CT
Focused scans of cancers like lung, breast, prostate, colorectal, and lymphoma.
• Cardiac PET-CT
Measurement of heart perfusion, myocardial viability, and coronary artery disease.
• Neurology PET-CT
Brain tumors and neurodegenerative disorders Brain tumors and neurodegenerative disorders diagnostics and follow-up.
Affordable PET-CT Scan Cost in Delhi
We offer high-quality, price-effective PET-CT scans without cutting corners on quality, accuracy, and patient safety- coupled with fast reporting that allows a quick medical decision to be made.
Who Should Consider This Scan?
You may benefit from an 18F-FDG PET-CT when you:
have cancer that is suspected or diagnosed.
Require tumor treatment/staging.
Experiences unaccounted neurological disorders.
Does need high-level cardiac assessment.
Desires early and accurate diagnosis with the use of molecular imaging.
What to Expect During the Scan
Preparation:
4-6 hours of fasting before the scan.
FDG Tracer Injection before imaging.
Procedure:
Painless and non-invasive
Time: about 2-3 hours.
Safety:
Performed in compliance with nuclear medicine safety measures.
Exposure to little and limited radiation.
Results:
The results of digital reports are usually provided in 2-24 hours (depending on the characteristics of the case).
Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?
Specialists in Nuclear Medicine - Diagnosis that is accurate and reliable.
The Centre of Trust - There is a reputation for reliability, ethical conduct, and diagnostic care excellence.
Book Your PET-CT Scan Today
Don’t delay critical diagnosis. Whether you need a whole body PET-CT, oncology scan, or cardiac/neurology PET-CT in Delhi, we are here to support you.
Call +91-9319081150 now to book your scan at a special price
Test information: Fasting: 4-6 hours
Reporting: Within 2 hours*
Patient should be fasting for 4-6 hours before the appointment time.
Drinking plain water is allowed and encouraged. There is no need to hold urine.
Diabetic patients should NOT take anti-diabetic medicines, including insulin, on the appointment day. In case your fasting blood sugar is more than 200 mg/dL, kindly consult your physician and get it controlled. It should be below 200 mg/dL on the scan day without taking any anti-diabetic medicine or insulin.
Please carry all previous medical records, i.e. doctor's referral, reports of previous PET-CT, CT scan, MRI, USG, biopsy etc. and the treatment records. Previously, if PET-CT is done, kindly carry CD to compare any changes since the last study.
Please carry a recent Serum Creatinine blood test report. If not done previously, with additional applicable charges, it can be done at the centre. You need not wait extra for the results as both tests go parallelly.
If the patient is allergic to contrast media, please inform the staff.
Female patients must inform their pregnancy status or breastfeeding before injecting radiopharmaceuticals.
Always try to reach 15 minutes before appointment time as the radiopharmaceutical (tracer) used for 18F-FDG PET-CT has a short half-life, and any delay may cause tracer decay, and you may be rescheduled for another day.
Please carry identification proof such as an Aadhar card, pan card etc.
इस जाँच के लिए 4-6 घंटे के उपवास की आवश्यकता होती है।
सादा पानी पीने की अनुमति है और प्रोत्साहित किया जाता है। पेशाब रोकने की जरूरत नहीं है।
मधुमेह रोगियों को जाँच के दिन इंसुलिन सहित मधुमेह विरोधी दवाएं नहीं लेनी चाहिए। यदि आपका फास्टिंग ब्लड शुगर 200 mg/dL से अधिक है, तो कृपया अपने चिकित्सक से परामर्श करें और इसे नियंत्रित करें। स्कैन के दिन बिना कोई मधुमेह विरोधी दवा या इंसुलिन लिए, यह 200 मिलीग्राम/डीएल से कम होना चाहिए, ।
कृपया सभी पिछले मेडिकल रिकॉर्ड यानी डॉक्टर का रेफरल, पिछले पीईटी-सीटी, सीटी स्कैन, एमआरआई, यूएसजी, बायोप्सी आदि की रिपोर्ट और उपचार रिकॉर्ड साथ रखें। यदि पहले पीईटी-सीटी किया गया है, तो उसकी सीडी जरूर साथ ले आये अन्यथा पिछले अध्ययन से तुलनात्मक रिपोर्ट नहीं दी जाएगी।
कृपया हाल ही में सीरम क्रिएटिनिन रक्त परीक्षण रिपोर्ट साथ रखें। यदि पहले नहीं किया गया है, तो अतिरिक्त लागू शुल्क के साथ, यह केंद्र में किया जा सकता है। परिणाम आने के लिए आपको अतिरिक्त प्रतीक्षा करने की आवश्यकता नहीं है क्योंकि दोनों परीक्षण समानांतर रूप से चलते हैं।
यदि रोगी को कंट्रास्ट मीडिया से एलर्जी है, तो कृपया स्टाफ को सूचित करें।
रेडियोफार्मास्युटिकल्स का इंजेक्शन लगाने से पहले महिला रोगियों को अपनी गर्भावस्था या स्तनपान की स्थिति के बारे में सूचित करना चाहिए।
हमेशा अपॉइंटमेंट समय से 15 मिनट पहले पहुंचने का प्रयास करें क्योंकि 18F-FDG PET-CT के लिए उपयोग किए जाने वाले रेडियोफार्मास्युटिकल (ट्रेसर) का हाफ-लाइफ छोटा होता है और किसी भी देरी से ट्रेसर का क्षय होकर समाप्त हो सकता है और आपको अगले उपलब्ध स्लॉट पर पुनर्निर्धारित किया जा सकता है।
कृपया आधार कार्ड, पैन कार्ड आदि जैसे पहचान प्रमाण साथ रखें।
After registration and payment, the patient's medical history is taken, including checking referral, treatment and investigation records, history of last meal and any allergy to contrast media, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, etc., depending on the clinical requirement.
The patient is given clothes to change if felt necessary.
Blood sugar is checked, and height & weight is recorded. An intravenous cannula is fixed for the administration of tracer and contrast media.
The patient is injected with radioactive material (18F-FDG) and advised to relax for a duration to allow the tracer to be distributed within the body with an adequate target to background ratio.
The patient is asked to pass urine before scanning. Scanning may take 15-30 min, depending upon the nature of the disease.
Recorded images are verified and need any delayed images, and the patient is advised accordingly.
Once these sequences are over, the patient is free to have a meal and go home. The entire procedure takes approximately 2–4 hours, depending upon several variables. In the case of delayed images, this time may increase.
* For details, please see service-related policies