Hoboken Radiology
79 Hudson Street, Suite 100
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 222-2500
FAX: (201) 469-0555










About the Procedure
    • Convenient Evening and Saturday hours
    • Located one block from PATH, LIGHT RAIL, and Bus Terminal
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    Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a unique imaging modality that is capable of detecting certain diseases at an early stage.  A PET scan will provide information that can be used in the planning and management of your care, in determining therapy and in following your progress.

    PET Applications
    PET is utilized in:
    • Oncology to determine the location and extent of tumor growth.
    • Neurology to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, stroke, brain tumors and seizures.
    • Cardiology to determine the perfusion and viability of the heart.
    Scheduling Your Procedure
    When scheduling your PET scan:
    • Inform the PET imaging staff if you are taking any medications, you are diabetic, you are pregnant or you are nursing.
    • Discuss diet and exercise requirements with the PET imaging staff.

    On the Day of the Exam (please call for specific instructions in addition to the instructions below)
    • Fast for at least six hours prior to your appointment.
    • Do not exercise.
    • Arrive on time for the PET procedure.
    • Bring insurance information, written order from your physician, and reports from any previous diagnostic imaging procedure including x-ray, CT or MRI.
    • Wear warm comfortable clothing.
    • Plan to spend two to three hours at the PET imaging facility.  Exam times and procedures vary with each patient.

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