{"product_id":"addon-brain-pet-ct-china","title":"Brain PET-CT Add-On — China","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted brain PET-CT — focused imaging of brain metabolism for dementia workup, brain tumor evaluation, or focal seizure localization.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppointment booking at a partnered Grade-3A hospital with PET-CT capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-scan dietary instructions and check-in support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull English-language report translation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClinical use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrain PET-CT visualizes cerebral glucose metabolism (FDG tracer) and can reveal patterns suggestive of Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, or vascular dementia. Also used for evaluating brain tumor recurrence after treatment and for localizing the focus in drug-resistant epilepsy. Specialized brain tracers (amyloid, tau, FET, DAT) may be available at select centers — ask at booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcedure overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6-hour fast prior to scan. IV injection of F-18 FDG tracer; 60-minute uptake period in a quiet, warm room; 15–25 minute scan. Total clinic time approximately 90–120 minutes. Radiation dose roughly 4–6 mSv from PET tracer plus 3–5 mSv from the CT portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTurnaround\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost reports released 3-5 days after scan. English translation typically adds 48-72 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e8d9b8;background:#fff9ec;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:1.3em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚡ Need this within 3 days?\u003c\/strong\u003e Short-notice appointments require priority coordination. Add our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/urgent-expedited-booking-china\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrgent \/ Expedited Booking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e service (+US$100) for any appointment needed within 3 days. If we ultimately cannot secure your slot in time, US$50 is kept as a coordination fee and US$50 is refunded.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"scl-before-your-scan\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9e2ec;border-radius:8px;padding:8px 16px;margin:1.3em 0;background:#f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;font-size:1.05em;color:#1a3a6e;padding:6px 0;\"\u003e🩺 Before Your Scan — Preparation Instructions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 2px 4px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast 4–6 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before the scan — plain water is allowed and encouraged. No food, sugar, gum, candy, or sweetened\/caffeinated drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-carbohydrate diet for 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before (avoid rice, noodles, bread, potatoes, sweets, fruit, sugary drinks). You may eat lean meat, eggs, leafy greens, unsweetened soy, and a little healthy fat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlood sugar must be ≤ 11.1 mmol\/L (≈200 mg\/dL)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the day; if it is too high the scan may be rescheduled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are diabetic or use insulin, tell us in advance to coordinate timing, and carry sugar\/candy in case of a low-blood-sugar episode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours before. Wear warm, metal-free clothing. After the tracer injection you rest quietly for ~60 minutes (especially important for brain scans).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfterward, drink plenty of water and keep some distance from pregnant women and young children for a few hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine FDG-PET-CT uses \u003cstrong\u003eno iodinated contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e, so no kidney-function test is needed for the PET scan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;margin-top:12px;\"\u003eThese are general guidelines. Your SinoCareLink coordinator will confirm the exact instructions for your appointment based on your health profile and the hospital’s requirements. Any contrast dye needed is provided by the hospital and included in your package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"SinoCareLink","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":44470235332701,"sku":"ADDON-BRAIN-PETCT-600","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Urgent (within 3 days)","offer_id":44555809063005,"sku":"ADDON-BRAIN-PETCT-URGENT","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/5589\/7693\/files\/petct.png?v=1779776020","url":"https:\/\/sinocarelink.org\/es\/products\/addon-brain-pet-ct-china","provider":"Sinocarelink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}