Patient Instructions

How should I prepare for the scan?

Call IIC for specific instructions, but generally you should:

Avoid eating or drinking anything except water for 4 - 6 hours before your scan (including sugar-free beverages, gum, mints, or coffee).
Avoid strenuous exercise the day of your exam.
Dress comfortably and warmly; scanner rooms can often be cool.
Wear hearing aid, glasses or dentures but leave valuables at home.
Bring a copy of your most recent CT, X-ray, or MRI report with you.
Inform your doctor if you are diabetic, pregnant or a nursing mother.
Take prescribed medications as usual unless instructed not to do so.
Allow plenty of time r travel and arrive at the PET Center early.
If you are diabetic, eat and take your insulin or oral medication as directed by your physician (Generally, your blood sugar level should be 100-150 mg/dl before your scan).