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HCA Healthcare UK is the first private hospital group in the UK to have the latest fully digital PET-CT scanners. By combining Computised Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) technology in a total body scanner, they can help diagnose disease earlier.

They give doctors a highly accurate picture of what's happening inside the body and can precisely locate cancerous cells. They're usually used to diagnose and monitor cancer and heart disease in a minimally invasive way. Compared to non-digital scanners, they expose you to a smaller dose of radiation.

For the PET part of the procedure, a radioactive tracer is injected into the body and absorbed by the body's cells. Any cancerous cells will show as 'hot spots' on the scan.The CT scan uses X-rays to produce detailed images of inside the body. 

FAQ's about PET CT

Associated scan PET CT

FDG Pet scan

Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is a radiotracer used to detect active malignant lesions in a wide range of cancers. It can also be used to monitor the response to cancer therapy treatments.

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SPECT-CT scan

It's full name is a single-photon emission computed tomography scan. The scan uses a gamma ray technique to produce 3D images to help analyse the function of internal organs.

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Our PET-CT scanners

We have PET-CT scanners at the following facilities.

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PET-CT scanner at The Harley Street Clinic

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. 

Date: 19 March 2019

CQC overall rating: Good
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