Positron Emission Tomography

Overview

A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is a sensitive imaging test that uses a small amount of radioactive material to reveal specific and detailed information about how your tissues and organs are functioning.

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Experience. Specially trained radiologists at Mayo Clinic perform and interpret the results of more than 13,000 PET scans annually.
• Technology. Mayo Clinic campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota have state-of-the-art PET scanners. In Minnesota and Arizona, some PET machines are combined with a CT scanner to enhance imaging results and accurate diagnoses.
• Integrated team approach. Mayo Clinic radiologists work with your doctor to help develop the most appropriate treatment plan for you.