DOPA PET Scan Procedure

DOPA PET Scan Procedure

Using a radioactive substance (tracer), a PET-CT scan creates 3D images of the body's organs and regions while they are actively functioning. The alterations that occur are noted in the sequential order as follows:

• You will be required to communicate all pertinent treatment information, reports, and doctor's prescriptions with a patient care coordinator when the registration procedures are finished.
• Please bring all of your prior scan CDs with you because comparisons will benefit from having them.
• When discussing your medical history, kindly display your most current serum creatinine and blood sugar results. For a precise diagnosis, it is best to perform both tests on the same day. You can get these done at our pathology lab if you don't already have them. Before the PET-CT scan starts, the reports for the same will be quickly and conveniently accessible.
• Appropriate clothing and requesting you to take off all of your jewelry.
• To prepare for the radiotracer injection, a cannula is inserted into your vein.
• For the patients, this helps prevent needless needle sticks. You might be asked to drink some medicinal water, depending on the sort of scan.
• Through the cannula, the radiotracer is injected into the vein. You would be advised to unwind and rest for an hour in a different room at our facility after the injection. This will facilitate the radiotracer's absorption into your body before the scan.
• You will be escorted into the scanning room when you are prepared.
• Before the scan starts, the technician will provide you with all the essential instructions. Please don't be concerned; you are being watched constantly.
• During the scan, a contrast dye may be administered if the doctor requires more data to make a diagnosis. The amount of serum creatinine determines the contrast material to be utilized.
• Unless more photos are required, your scan will just take a few minutes—roughly 15 to 20mins.
•  Sometimes a second delayed scan may be necessary.
• When the doctor gives the all-clear, you can get dressed, eat something, and take your medications.

 

 

 

Written By

Ms. Simran Kaushal

Technologist (Nuclear Medicine)