What Should I do to Prepare?

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or if you are a nursing mother.
• Wear comfortable clothing in layers, preferably without metal zippers, snaps and belts.
• Take any prescribed medications on the day of your test, except for diabetic medications or any liquid medications containing sugar.
• Tell your doctor and technologist if you are diabetic. If you are diabetic, you will need to speak to someone in the PET department prior to your exam.
• Do not eat or drink anything 6 hours prior to exam, except for water only. No coffee, gum, candy, etc.
• Please drink water, 24-30 ounces, starting 2 hours before your scan. You may use the restroom at anytime.
• Low carbohydrate meals 24 hours prior to exam.
• No strenuous activities 24 hours prior to the scan.