PET Scan
A PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography Scan) produces three-dimensional, colour images that show how TISSUES work.
Description
A PET Scan is a Clinical Investigation.
A PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography Scan) produces three-dimensional, colour images that show how TISSUES work.
A PET Scan can be used to diagnose a condition or to see how a condition is developing.
For further information on PET Scans, see the NHS website at: PET scan.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Full name | Positron Emission Tomography Scan |
| Plural | PET Scans |
| Short name | PET |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | CANCER IMAGING MODALITY | references in description PET Scan |
| Attribute | CANCER IMAGING MODALITY | references in description PET Scan |
| Supporting Information | Main Specialty and Treatment Function Codes Table | references in description PET Scan |
| NHS Business Definition | PET Scan | references in description PET Scan |
| Attribute | PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING TYPE | references in description PET Scan |
| Data Element | PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING TYPE | references in description PET Scan |
| Attribute | RADIOTHERAPY PLAN OTHER PROCEDURE | references in description PET Scan |
| Data Element | RADIOTHERAPY PLAN OTHER PROCEDURE | references in description PET Scan |
