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For 6 hours before
your test, do not eat or drink (except
water). Do not even chew gum. |
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Your last meal before
the scan should be high in protein
and low in carbohydrates. For example
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Dinner:
steak, baked chicken, fish, cheese,
asparagus, broccoli, mushrooms. No
pasta, potatoes, rice or bread. |
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Breakfast: eggs, bacon,
sausage. No breakfast should be eaten
if you have an appointment before
noon. |
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Continue to take any
medication prescribed by your physician.
If you have been advised to take
your medications with food, eat nothing
more than a few soda crackers 4-8
hours prior to your exam. |
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Avoid caffeine, sugar,
tobacco and heavy exercise for 24
hours prior to your exam. |
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If you have diabetes,
discuss this with your physician
and call the center staff 48 hours
before your scan. |
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If you are or think
you may be pregnant, discuss this
with your physician. Generally, PET
and PET/CT scans are not performed
on pregnant women. |
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| What
to Bring and Wear |
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Bring with you: |
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Insurance cards |
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Previous CT scans,
x-rays and prior PET exams |
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Medical history |
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Pathology reports |
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Wear warm, comfortable
clothes, the scanner room is cool. |
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Avoid clothes with
heavy buckles or metal components. |
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