Brain PET-CT Add-On — China

Targeted brain PET-CT — focused imaging of brain metabolism for dementia workup, brain tumor evaluation, or focal seizure localization.

What's included

• Appointment booking at a partnered Grade-3A hospital with PET-CT capability
• Pre-scan dietary instructions and check-in support
• Full English-language report translation

Clinical use

Brain 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.

Procedure overview

6-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.

Turnaround

Most reports released 3-5 days after scan. English translation typically adds 48-72 hours.