PET/CT Instructions

Prep Instructions 

• You must fast for 4 hours before your appointment. If your CT scan includes the abdomen and/or pelvis, drink a 16-ounce glass of plain water one hour prior to your appointment and empty your bladder as needed. Bring an additional 16 ounces of water to your appointment; the technologist will guide you on when to drink it.  

• If your CT scan doesn't involve the abdomen and/or pelvis, fasting for 4 hours before the exam is the only preparation needed.  

• If you have a power injectable port for CT, bring your card, or it can't be used. 

• If you require assistance for transfer, make sure you have someone with you; otherwise, we may need to reschedule your appointment.  
• Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment and ensure you follow the preparation instructions. 

For any questions or to reschedule, please call our office during regular business hours at 518-269-3074. 

Prep Instructions 

• Refrain from consuming anything except plain clear water for 8 hours leading up to your appointment (6 hours if you are diabetic; additionally, avoid taking diabetic medications during this period). 
• Abstain from vigorous physical activity for 24 hours before your appointment. 
• If you require assistance to transfer with the aid of a family member, friend, or facility member, please notify us promptly. Failure to do so may result in the need to reschedule your appointment. 

• Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment and ensure you follow the preparation instructions. 

Post-test precautions 

• Limit contact with children and pregnant women for 24 hours after the test. 

For any questions or to reschedule, please call our office during regular business hours at 518-269-3074. 

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Prep Instructions 

• There is no preparation for this exam. Unless told otherwise, you may eat and drink normally and take all your scheduled medications.  
• If you require assistance to transfer with the aid of a family member, friend, or facility member, please notify us promptly. Failure to do so may result in the need to reschedule your appointment.  

Post-test precautions 

• Limit contact with children and pregnant women for 24 hours after the test.  

For questions about your appointment, please call our office during regular business hours at 518-269-3074.  

Patient Educational Material 

• Amyvid 
• Cerrianna
  
• Detectnet
  
• Pylarify
• Illucix
  
• Locametz 
• Netspot 
• Neuraceq
  
• Pluvicto 
  
• Posluma 
• Xofigo

Prep Instructions  

• Refrain from consuming anything except water for 4 hours leading up to your appointment. 
• Abstain from vigorous physical activity for 24 hours before your appointment. 
• Attempt to empty your bladder before or immediately after you arrive at the office. We cannot begin the scan until at least 30 minutes after the last time you emptied your bladder. 
• If you require assistance to transfer with the aid of a family member, friend, or facility member, please notify us promptly. Failure to do so may result in the need to reschedule your appointment.  

Post-test precautions 

• Limit contact with children and pregnant women for 24 hours after the test.  

For questions about your appointment, please call our office during regular business hours at 518-269-3074.