Whole-body PET-CT scan
Health Checkups
≈ ¥7000-12000
(≈ $1000-1700)
30 min
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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 PET-CT include: Cancer staging and restaging, Detecting cancer recurrence, Evaluating treatment response, Diagnosing neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Assessing cardiovascular diseases, and Identifying inflammatory or infectious processes
Normal Range
For PET-CT, the normal range is typically characterized by a standardized uptake value (SUV) of less than 2.5 for most tissues. However, this can vary depending on the specific organ or tissue being examined. For example, brain and urinary bladder may show higher SUVs due to their high metabolic activity and excretion function respectively.
Low Values - Possible Causes
Low values in PET-CT scans, indicated by lower SUVs, can be caused by: Reduced blood flow to the area, Low cellular metabolism, Presence of benign conditions, Technical issues with the scan, or Medications that reduce metabolic activity
High Values - Possible Causes
High values in PET-CT scans, indicated by elevated SUVs, are often associated with: Malignant tumors, Inflammation or infection, High metabolic activity in certain organs like the brain or heart, Post-surgical changes, or Hyperplasia