Whole-body PET-CT scan
Health Checkups
≈ ¥7000-12000
(≈ $1000-1700)
2 hr
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Description
Estimated cost for Whole-body PET-CT scan at general public hospitals in China is about ¥4900-9600, and at Grade 3A hospitals about ¥7000-12000, varying by hospital tier and region.
Main Uses
The primary purposes and applicable scenarios for a whole-body PET-CT scan include: Cancer staging and restaging, Detecting metastatic disease, Evaluating treatment response, Identifying the primary tumor site in cases of unknown origin, and Assessing inflammatory and infectious diseases.
Normal Range
For a whole-body PET-CT scan, there is no specific numerical range as the test primarily evaluates images for areas of abnormal metabolic activity. A normal result shows uniform distribution of the radiotracer with no focal areas of increased or decreased uptake outside of expected physiological variations.
Low Values - Possible Causes
Low values in certain areas during a PET-CT scan can be due to: Reduced blood flow, Tissue necrosis, Previous radiation therapy, Low-grade tumors, or Technical issues such as poor radiotracer injection.
High Values - Possible Causes
High values or areas of increased uptake on a PET-CT scan may indicate: Malignant tumors, Inflammation or infection, Autoimmune diseases, Post-surgical changes, or Benign conditions like granulomas.