What is F-18 Bone PET-CT Scan?

An F-18 Bone PET-CT scan helps detect problems in your bones. It uses a safe radioactive tracer called F-18 Sodium Fluoride, which highlights bone activity.

This scan is very useful in spotting:

• Bone infections
• Fractures
• Bone cancer
• Cancer spread to bones (metastasis)

It gives clear, detailed images and helps your doctor plan the right treatment.

Before the Scan

Here's how to prepare:

• No fasting is needed. You can eat as usual.
• Take your regular medicines unless told otherwise.
• Avoid heavy exercise for 24 hours before the scan.
• If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, let us know. The scan may need to be postponed or planned with special care.
• Wear loose, comfy clothes. Avoid metal zippers, belts, or jewellery.

What to Bring

Please carry:

• A doctor's prescription or referral letter
• Your past scan reports (CT, MRI, PET-CT, etc.)
• A list of your current medications
• Recent blood test reports (Serum Creatinine and Blood Sugar)
• Only one companion with you

How Long Does It Take?

• Registration and prep: 15–30 minutes
• Tracer injection and rest: 60–90 minutes
• Scan time: 15–25 minutes
• Total time: Around 3 hours

Step-by-Step Process

Check-in & consultation

• Our team will check your reports and explain the scan.

Changing & preparation

• You'll be asked to change into scan clothes and remove any metal objects.

Tracer injection

• A small needle (cannula) is placed in your vein. The tracer is injected through it.
• You will rest quietly for about an hour. This helps the tracer settle in your bones.

The scan

• You'll lie down on the scan table. The machine takes images of your bones.
• It's painless. Just stay still.
• If needed, a contrast dye may also be used.

After the scan

• Once done, our doctor will check the images. In some cases, you may be asked to wait for a follow-up scan.
• After that, you can change, eat, and take your medications.

Aftercare and Safety Tips

• Drink lots of water to help flush out the tracer.
• Avoid close contact with children and pregnant women for the rest of the day.
• You can go back to your usual routine unless advised otherwise.
• The tracer leaves your body naturally within 12 hours, mostly through urine.

A Few More Things

• The scan is safe. The amount of radiation is very low.
• If you have diabetes, kidney issues, or claustrophobia, inform our staff in advance.
• Our team will make sure you feel comfortable throughout the process.

Schedule your F-18 Bone PET-CT scan today for comprehensive bone health evaluation!

Precision imaging with patient-centered care at our diagnostic facility.

Note: F-18 Sodium Fluoride is specifically designed for bone imaging and provides superior results compared to traditional bone scans.