What is a PET-CT scan? Private care with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Specialist Care

A PET-CT scan (positron emission tomography and computerised tomography scan) is a scanning technique that combines a PET scan and a CT scan, using small amounts of radioactive material to diagnose a variety of diseases. A PET scan involves the injection of a radioactive drug (tracer) which is distributed in the body and is imaged by the scanner. For example, a tracer called fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is distributed in the body and shows areas of high metabolic activity. This allows the location of the disease to be identified. PET images are combined with a CT scan to provide detailed 3D images of the body to help identify sites of disease and diagnose conditions at an early stage of functional impairment before there is structural change. Visit our website to read more about PET-CT scans at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Specialist Care: https://guysandstthomasspecialistcare.co.uk/investigations/pet-ct-and-nuclear-medicine/ Contact our team by calling 020 3131 5130 or emailing privatepatientenquiries@gstt.nhs.uk At Guy’s and St Thomas’ Specialist Care, we’re here to create positive change in the lives of patients and their families by bringing together expertise and excellence from five of London’s world-renowned hospitals. Each of our hospitals – Evelina London Children’s, Guy’s, Harefield, Royal Brompton and St Thomas’ – are internationally recognised for their specialisms. Collaborating as a service, we lead the way in treating the world’s most complex cases – from before birth to later in life. We’re also proud to be part of the NHS. Income from our private patient service is reinvested into our NHS Trust for the benefit of all patients. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gstspecialistcare/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gstspecialistcare/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3877394/ #petctscan #privatescan #ctscan #petscan