PET - Available at Kent

A PET scan is completely painless, with no side effects. After fasting six hours, you will receive an intravenous injection of a radioactive glucose (sugar).
After waiting one hour for distribution throughout the body, you will lie still on the scanner table for the duration of the test; approximately 45-60 minutes, depending on the type of test.

Results of the scan are interpreted by a board-certified physician and are reported to your physician within 24 hours.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please notify Robinson Imaging Center at Kent (330) 677-3434 within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment, or you may be charged for the unused radiopharmaceutical.

Preparing for your PET

• No food for at least six hours prior to the scan. This includes candy, gum and cough drops (unless the drops are sugar free).
• The patient may drink water.
• You may take your prescribed medications on the day of the exam.
• Wear comfortable clothing.
• If the patient has diabetes, eat a light meal and take your medication as directed by your doctor.
• If you have had a previous PET scan at any facility besides Robinson Memorial
Hospital or Robinson Imaging Center at Kent, please bring them with you on the
day of your exam.