Food Suggestions
PET Scan Diet

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR EXAM:

For the entire day prior to your PET scan try to eat NO sugars or carbohydrates.
Avoid the following items:

• Bread, pastry, cereal, potatoes, pasta, rice, soy products
• Fruits, (no tomatoes) desserts, cakes, flavored yogurt
• Soft drinks, tonic water, juices, beer, alcoholic beverages

You may have: meat, vegetables, eggs, cheese and milk.

No vitamins either day.
No strenuous exercise either day.

Morning appointments: nothing to eat or drink (except water) after midnight. Afternoon appointments: nothing to eat or drink (except water) after 6:00AM. Early morning breakfast of protein only, NO sugars or carbohydrates.

ON THE DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT:

• Drinking water before the exam is encouraged, but ONLY water. Anything other than water can adversely effect exam quality.
• All necessary medications may be taken with water.
• The Pet room is chilly, please wear warm clothing. (No metal, i.e.: zippers, etc.)

IF PATIENT IS DIABETIC, PLEASE CALL REFERRAL COORDINATOR AT TRA.

THE P.E.T. SCAN IS A TIME SESITIVE PROCEDURE, PLEASE BE HERE AT YOUR CHECK-IN TIME.

If you have any questions, please call a Referral Coordinator at 761-4200.