PET Scan Results
There can be several different courses of action based on the results from the PET Scan procedure. Learn what the treatments or follow up tests your physician may recommend based on the results from your procedure.
Alternate Names for PET Scan:
Positron emission tomography
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
PET Scan Next Steps
Alternate Names for PET Scan:
Positron emission tomography
Results
The images will show activity levels as different colors or degrees of brightness. A radiologist will review the images and send the results to your doctor. It may take a few days for your doctor to receive the report.
Learn
 Complications Learn about possible complications and what might increase the risk of them. |
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 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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