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Emory Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography

(PET/CT)

Patient Preparation Instructions

Pre-Registration: Patients need to pre-register for imaging exams and procedures. Please call the appropriate

Fast-Track Admissions number below prior to your appointment date:

Emory University Hospital (EUH): 404-686-5270 or 1-800-640-9293

• Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays.

Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM): 404-351-3800

• Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays.

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If you are PREGNANT or there is a possibility of you being pregnant you should not have these exams.

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Children are NOT allowed in the Nuclear Medicine department.

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These are preparation instructions for adult patients (16+).

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For pediatric patients under the age of 16, please call Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at 404-785-6078

or after hours at 404-785-6117.

Whole body & Brain PET/CT:

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You should drink only water for at least 6 hours prior to your study and you should not have anything

to eat during this time.

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Refrain from any strenuous activity for 24 hours prior to this procedure.

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Medications that do not contain sugar may be taken with water. You should NOT take hypoglycemic

medications or insulin for at least six hours prior to your test. Ask your pharmacist or prescribing

physician if you are unsure if your medication contains sugar. Insulin pumps may be turned off 6 hours

prior to your appointment.

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Do not take cough drops or cough suppressants or chew gum on the day of the exam. Ask your

pharmacist or prescribing physician if you are unsure if your medication contains sugar.

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Please dress warmly.

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We will call you one to two days before your procedure to provide specific instructions.

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Please allow 3 hours for this visit.

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To reschedule or confirm an appointment time please call 404-778-4765. For questions about your

procedure please call 404-712-4453.

Please talk with your doctor before stopping any medications.

For maps and directions to Emory Radiology sites, please call 404-778-7777 or visit us online at

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