A Somatostatin receptor scan (Ga-68 DOTATATE PET) is a nuclear medicine test of the whole body. It shows neuroendocrine tumours. Typical effective dose 5 to 15 mSv, similar to about 2 to 5 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Neuroendocrine tumours.
Suspected or known neuroendocrine tumours.
A small radioactive tracer is injected or swallowed. Preparation depends on the test; tell staff if pregnant or breastfeeding, as feeding may need a pause.
Typical effective dose 5 to 15 mSv, similar to about 2 to 5 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
1 to 2 hours. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Nuclear medicine
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a dotatate pet show?
Neuroendocrine tumours.
Why is a dotatate pet done?
Suspected or known neuroendocrine tumours.
How do I prepare for a dotatate pet?
A small radioactive tracer is injected or swallowed. Preparation depends on the test; tell staff if pregnant or breastfeeding, as feeding may need a pause.
Does a dotatate pet use radiation?
Typical effective dose 5 to 15 mSv, similar to about 2 to 5 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a dotatate pet take?
1 to 2 hours
Somatostatin receptor scan (Ga-68 DOTATATE PET) किन गरिन्छ?
Suspected or known neuroendocrine tumours.
Somatostatin receptor scan (Ga-68 DOTATATE PET) का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
A small radioactive tracer is injected or swallowed. Preparation depends on the test; tell staff if pregnant or breastfeeding, as feeding may need a pause.
Somatostatin receptor scan (Ga-68 DOTATATE PET) गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 5 to 15 mSv, similar to about 2 to 5 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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