Ga-68 DOTA-NOC binds to somatostatin receptors. which are highly expressed in NET- Neuro Endocrine Tumors. By injecting this special molecule into patients, DOTAPET-CT scan can be used to visualize such tumors for detection, staging and follow up
Test Type : Nuclear Medicine
Indications:
• Gastrointestinal NETs
• Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma
• Neuroblastoma
• Medullary thyroid cancer
• Meningioma
• Tumor induced osteomalacia
• Ectopic cushing’s syndrome
Preparation : 1. No fasting required
2.KFT or Urea and Creatinine reports are mandatory.
3. Please carry all your medical records to assist in the better report detailing and correlation
Reporting : Sameday