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CT scans take a fast series of x-ray pictures. The x-ray pictures are combined to create pictures of the soft tissues and bones in the area that was scanned. If you are having a CT scan, you may need to drink contrast beforehand. This is the same contrast that you would drink for your PET scan with the FDG tracer. If you are also having a CT scan done, ask your nurse for the resource Computed Tomography (CT) Scan.
What is a PET/CT scan? This advanced nuclear imaging technique combines positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) into once machine. A PET/CT scan reveals information about both the structure and function of cells and tissues in the body during a single imaging session. During a PET/CT scan, the patient is first injected with a glucose (sugar) solution that contains a very small amount of radioactive material. The substance is absorbed by the particular organs or tissues being examined. The patient rests on a table and slides into a large tunnel-shaped scanner.