It is very difficult to predict the exact time you will spend with us. Many factors need to be considered when calculating how long it takes, these include:
- External factors: Amount of traffic during delivery of the radiopharmaceutical as fresh doses are manufactured elsewhere and delivered daily, technical or hardware difficulties that are beyond our control - we do have an excellent team on standby for assistance should this happen.
- Patient factors: If we struggle to find a suitable vein for injection, a very sick patient, if a patient suffers from claustrophobia or anxiety.
It is advisable that you do not make any other appointments on the same day as the PET/CT scan.
Although we give you a time for arrival this is just an estimate, we do try to stick to this, but please be patient if we are unable to do so. It would be best if you are not in a hurry and bring along some entertainment.
We aim to take about 2 – 2.5 hours from time of injection until you are dressed and ready to go home.