PET/CT

Get a CT at Radiology Ltd.

Same-day, next-day, early morning, evening, and weekend CT appointments available

Why Choose Radiology Ltd. for Your CT

Radiology Ltd. offers state-of-the-art CT imaging designed to deliver consistent, high-resolution image quality.

When you need answers, choose clarity. At Radiology Ltd., we deliver high-quality CT imaging with real advantages for patients, including:

Significant cost savings: up to 60% less than hospital CT pricing
In-network with 99% of insurance plans
Exams read by subspecialty-trained, board-certified radiologists for precise interpretations
Advanced CT technology for faster scans and superior image quality
Prompt and reliable report turnaround
Low-dose CT protocols to reduce radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic quality
11 convenient locations, serving patients throughout Tucson, Green Valley, Oro Valley, and Vail
Same-day and next-day appointments, plus extended and weekend hours
97% patient satisfaction: patients love our friendly team and quick scheduling

What is PET/CT?

PET/CT combines the fine structural detail of CT with PET’s ability to detect changes in cell function. This combination allows for earlier and more accurate detection of disease than either CT or PET alone. PET/CT can often detect small cancers before they are apparent on other types of exams because many cancers use glucose as their primary fuel. PET/CT images supplement the information obtained from conventional studies such as CT, MRI, and Ultrasound.

Our PET/CT Locations

Radiology Ltd provides PET/CT services, at 1 of our locations. Rad Ltd offers evening and weekend hours and, at select locations, same-day and next-day appointments to meet your busy schedule.

Locations Providing PET/CT:

• Camp Lowell

What Should I Expect?

Frequently Asked Questions

What Should I Expect?

After a finger-stick to obtain your blood glucose level, a small intravenous catheter will be inserted into a vein in your arm. You will then rest comfortably in a quiet room while the radioactive tracer is injected. The tracer, fluorine 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), is a radioactive sugar that is used by your cells as fuel. The FDG is allowed to circulate throughout your body during a 45-minute uptake period. The small amounts of tracer that are used do not have any side effects.

You will then be placed on a table in the PET/CT scanner, where you will rest comfortably for the remainder of the study. Detectors are then used to locate areas of increased accumulation of the tracer compared to normal tissues. The scanner makes very little noise. Depending on the particular type of exam, you may be required to place your arms above your head during the imaging process. Scan time varies depending upon your doctor’s request; the average scan time is 45 minutes.

For your safety and the protection of others, we do not allow anyone other than patients in our exam rooms.

How Do I Get The Results?

After your study is over, the images will be evaluated by one of our board-certified radiologists with expertise in PET/CT imaging. A final report will be sent to your doctor or healthcare provider, who can then discuss the results with you in detail.

Reports are also available on the Patient Portal