Ga68 Dotatate PET

Ga68 Dotatate PET
A Ga68 Dotatate PET scan helps doctors find certain types of tumors, especially neuroendocrine tumors. The images can help your doctor diagnose the condition and plan treatment.
WHAT DOES THIS SCAN LOOK FOR?
A Ga68 Dotatate PET scan helps doctors find certain types of tumors, especially neuroendocrine tumors. The images can help your doctor diagnose the condition and plan treatment.
WHAT TRACER WILL I RECEIVE?
You will receive a small amount of Ga68 Dotatate. The tracer attaches to specific receptors found on neuroendocrine tumor cells.
HOW DO I PREPARE?
How to prepare for a Ga68 Dotatate PET scan
WHAT HAPPENS DURING MY PET/CT?
The IV, tracer, rest period, scanner experience and after-care are the same basic process described on our PET/CT Imaging page.
What Happens During a PET/CT

QUESTIONS?

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