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Related services: positron emission tomography in Essendon North, Victoria.
Preparing for your pet scan
- You will usually need to fast for around 6 hours before a PET scan (water is generally allowed).
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours beforehand.
- Diabetic patients should discuss blood sugar management with the clinic when booking.
- Allow 2–3 hours for the full appointment, including tracer injection and uptake time.
PET Scancost, bulk billing & Medicare
Medicare covers PET scans for specific approved indications — most commonly in cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment monitoring — when referred by an appropriate specialist. Scans outside the approved indications are billed privately and can be expensive, so always confirm eligibility and cost with the clinic first.
PET generally requires a specialist referral, and Medicare eligibility depends on your specific clinical indication. PET is offered at a limited number of licensed centres, mostly attached to hospitals and larger imaging providers.
PET Scan in Essendon North — frequently asked questions
Is bulk billed pet scan available in Essendon North?
Bulk billing for pet scan in Essendon North varies by clinic. Compare nearby clinics on Radly — billing information is shown on each clinic's page, and clinics in surrounding suburbs may bulk bill eligible patients.
How do I book a pet scan in Essendon North?
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What is a PET scan used for?
PET (positron emission tomography) shows how tissues are functioning at a cellular level. It is most commonly used in cancer care — to find, stage, and monitor tumours — and sometimes in cardiology and neurology.
How long does a PET scan take?
Allow 2–3 hours in total. After the tracer injection you rest quietly for about an hour while it distributes, then the scan itself takes 20–40 minutes.
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