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What will happen to my pet scan result if i cannot keep myself warm before the exam?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No difference: Pet scan picks up signals from your cells' metabolism whether you are warm or cold.
Answered 1/30/2014
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Muscle activity inte: Cold temp can make you shiver leading to muscles working and taking up pet material. This can confuse or mislead in the reading/ interpretation of the pet scan/uptake.
Answered 1/30/2014
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Don't worry: Tell the pet scan attendants how cold you are and they will provide you with blankets. Most radiology centers try to make the exam experience as pleasant as possible.
Answered 9/28/2016
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