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Whole-body PET-CT scan

Health Checkups estimated about CNY 5000-10000 (estimated about USD 700-1400) 30 min

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Description

A whole-body PET-CT scan detects cancer, evaluates treatment response, or assesses unexplained symptoms; in China, costs typically range ¥5,000–¥10,000, with ChinaMedicalHub assisting with hospital booking and interpreter support.

Main Uses

The primary purposes and applicable scenarios for a whole-body PET-CT scan include: Cancer staging and restaging, Detecting metastatic disease, Evaluating treatment response, Identifying the primary tumor site in cases of unknown origin, and Assessing inflammatory and infectious diseases.

Normal Range

For a whole-body PET-CT scan, there is no specific numerical range as the test primarily evaluates images for areas of abnormal metabolic activity. A normal result shows uniform distribution of the radiotracer with no focal areas of increased or decreased uptake outside of expected physiological variations.

Low Values - Possible Causes

Low values in certain areas during a PET-CT scan can be due to: Reduced blood flow, Tissue necrosis, Previous radiation therapy, Low-grade tumors, or Technical issues such as poor radiotracer injection.

High Values - Possible Causes

High values or areas of increased uptake on a PET-CT scan may indicate: Malignant tumors, Inflammation or infection, Autoimmune diseases, Post-surgical changes, or Benign conditions like granulomas.

estimated about CNY 5000-10000

estimated about USD 700-1400

Duration: 30 min