PET SCAN: WHAT IS IT FOR AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? - DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS

What is pet scan and how is it done?



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The PET scan, also called positron emission computed tomography (PET), is a widely used imaging test to diagnose cancer early, check the tumor for development and whether there is metastasis. The pet scan is able to show how the body is functioning by administering a radioactive substance, called a tracer, which when absorbed by the body, emits radiation that is captured by the device and transformed into an image