Positron Emission Tomography / Computed Tomography
Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services
- Description
- A nuclear imaging test that shows how cells of the body are functioning at the molecular level. With the positron emission tomography (PET), the computed tomography (CT) creates a detailed picture.
The person is given a radioactive substance that collects in certain cells in the body. These cells can then be detected and the PET/CT combined gives a clear picture of the size, shape, and location of the abnormal cells.
Key Provider: medical radiology technologists (MRTs), radiologists - Eligibility
- No
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
A legal guardian must accompany all patients under the age of 18, or any patient that does not have the capacity to consent. Mature minors may be able to give consent.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
- Telephone
- 587-231-6156
- Fax
- 587-231-6132
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- October 21, 2024
- Address
- 3395 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 5G2
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon07:00 AM to 05:00 PMTue07:00 AM to 05:00 PMWed07:00 AM to 05:00 PMThu07:00 AM to 05:00 PMFri07:00 AM to 05:00 PM
