Description
A Gallium-68 (Ga-68) PET Scan is an advanced Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging test that uses a radioactive tracer called Gallium-68 to help visualize and detect disease at the molecular level. This scan is widely used in modern nuclear medicine to identify cancer, infections, and certain neurological and endocrine conditions with high accuracy.
Ga-68 PET scans work by tracking how the tracer is absorbed by specific tissues in the body, allowing doctors to locate areas of abnormal cell activity that may indicate disease.
What Is a Gallium-68 PET Scan?
A Gallium-68 PET scan is a molecular imaging test that provides highly detailed information about how tissues and organs are functioning. Ga-68 is often attached to specific targeting molecules, enabling it to bind to certain receptors or cells, making it especially useful for detecting neuroendocrine tumors, prostate cancer, and other specialized conditions.
Why Is a Ga-68 PET Scan Performed?
This scan is recommended to:
- Detect and stage certain types of cancer
- Identify neuroendocrine tumors
- Evaluate suspected cancer spread
- Monitor response to cancer treatment
- Locate sites of infection or inflammation
How Is a Ga-68 PET Scan Performed?
A small amount of Gallium-68 radiotracer is injected into a vein. After a short waiting period to allow the tracer to circulate and bind to target tissues, the patient lies on the PET scanner while images are taken.
The scan is painless and usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes.
Advantages of Gallium-68 PET Scan
- Highly sensitive and accurate disease detection
- Provides functional and molecular-level information
- Helps in early diagnosis and treatment planning
- Non-invasive and safe
Book Gallium-68 PET Scan
If you need advanced disease detection or cancer evaluation, a Gallium-68 PET Scan provides precise and reliable imaging to support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
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