Positron Emission Tomography Scan
On the day BEFORE the exam, please eat a high
protein diet. This includes eating food such as eggs,
bacon, beef, pork, chicken, penut butter, etc.
On the day BEFORE the exam, please follow a low
carbohydrate diet. This includes not eating foods
containing processed sugars, & those foods high in
natural sugars for the day prior to your exam.
Foods to avoid include:
-Processed sugar of any kind (candy, gum, cakes,
cookies, jams, jellies, pies, syrups, sweetened
sodas, etc.
-All fruit/fruit juices.
-Honey, molasses, corn syrup, etc.
-Starches such as breads, rice, potatoes, carrots, etc.
Foods & beverages that contain artificial sweetners
such as Nutrasweet, Splenda, & saccharin are
allowed.
Six (6) hours prior to your appointment please
stop eating & drink only the following:
-You may have clear water, black coffee, or tea.
- Arriving to your appointment well hydrated will help
with your scan.
-You may take your usual medicatations at the usual
time with water.
-You may take your pain medicatation if prescribed
for the exam.
Please dress warmly & wear comfortable
clothing.
-Please refrain from wearing items containg metal as
much as possible.
Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding
should not undergo PET imaging.
-Please notify the staff if there is a possibility of
pregnancy or you are currently breastfeeding.
No exercising of any kind for 24 hours prior to
your appointment.
You will be in our office for approximately 2 hours.
Please do not bring children under the age of 18 or
pregnant women with you to your appointment. As
a precaution to any pregnant women & children,
please keep a distance of six (6) feet or more for
10 hours following you exam.
Ultrasound
For OB,Pelvic, & Renal exams, please arrive
your exam with a full bladder.
Abdomen exams, please have a fat-free
diet the day before your exam, and eat
nothing after midnight.
Xray
Wear comfortable clothing.
You may be asked to remove jewelry for your exam.
You may be asked to change into a patient gown for
your exam.
