English PET/CT Prep Guidelines
Spanish PET/CT Prep Guidelines
English CT Prep Guidelines
Spanish CT Prep Guidelines
English and Spanish Contrast Risk Assessment
English and Spanish IV Contrast Reaction Discharge Instructions
English and Spanish Pregnancy Statement
English Intravenous Contrast Consent
Spanish Intravenous Contrast Consent
PET/CT Prep Guidelines
For 6 hours before your test, do not eat or drink. Except water. Do not even chew
gum. Also avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior.
- Your last meal before the scan should be high in protein and low in carbohydrates.
For example: Dinner: steak, baked chicken, fish, cheese, asparagus, broccoli,
mushrooms. No pasta, potatoes, rice or bread.
- Breakfast: eggs, bacon, sausage. No breakfast should be eaten if you have an
appointment before noon.
- 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.
- Avoid caffeine, sugar, tobacco and heavy exercise for 24 hours prior to your exam.
- If you are diabetic on insulin or pill medication it is important to inject and take
medication prior to the exam.
- If you are, or think you may be pregnant, discuss this with your physician.
Generally, PET/CT scans are not performed on pregnant women.
If you are claustrophobic notify your doctor.
Bring with you:
- Insurance cards
- Previous CT scans, x-rays and prior PET exams
- Medical history
- Pathology reports
- Wear warm, comfortable clothes, the scanner room is cool.
- Avoid clothes with heavy buckles or metal components.
Cancellation Policy:
IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT YOU MUST CALL 305-567-2080 TO
CANCEL 24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. FAILURE TO DO SO
WILL RESULT IN A FEE FOR THE MEDICATION ORDERED FOR YOU.
