Best PET Scan in Virar

Yes, Henotic Diagnostics Virar is empanelled with all major insurance companies and TPAs (Third Party Administrators) including Star Health, ICICI Lombard, New India Assurance, HDFC Ergo, Max Bupa, Bajaj Allianz, and many more. We offer cashless processing for Pet Scan where applicable. Please carry your insurance card and a valid ID for seamless processing.

At Henotic Diagnostics Virar, most Pet Scan reports are delivered within 2-6 hours for routine tests. Critical and urgent reports are expedited on a priority basis. All reports are delivered digitally via WhatsApp, email, and our secure online patient portal. Hard copies are also available at the center upon request. You will receive an SMS/WhatsApp notification the moment your report is ready.

Henotic Diagnostics Virar operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Sundays and public holidays. This means you can schedule your Pet Scan at a time that is most convenient for you — early morning, late evening, or even overnight for emergency requirements. Our radiology and pathology departments maintain round-the-clock availability.

Yes, Henotic Diagnostics Virar is fully accredited by NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) and ISO 9001:2015 certified. Our radiology equipment also complies with AERB (Atomic Energy Regulatory Board) safety standards. These accreditations ensure that every Pet Scan performed at our facility meets the highest national and international quality benchmarks for accuracy, safety, and reliability.

The cost of Pet Scan at Henotic Diagnostics Virar starts from ₹12,000, compared to the market rate of ₹18,000-25,000 at most hospitals — saving you 40-50%. This includes the FDG radiotracer, the scan, and the specialist interpretation. Our PET CT scans are reported by nuclear medicine physicians with 15+ years of experience. Contact us for exact pricing and available appointment slots.

Preparation for Pet Scan is critical for accurate results: (1) Fast for 6 hours before the scan (water is allowed). (2) Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours before the scan. (3) Diabetic patients — blood sugar must be below 200 mg/dL at the time of scan; your doctor may adjust insulin/medication timing. (4) Inform us about any recent surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy (a gap of 4-6 weeks is recommended). (5) Wear comfortable clothing without metal. (6) Bring all previous scan reports, biopsy reports, and your prescription.

A Pet Scan at Henotic Diagnostics Virar takes approximately 2-3 hours in total: (1) Registration and blood sugar check — 15 minutes. (2) FDG radiotracer injection — 5 minutes. (3) Resting/uptake period — 60-90 minutes (you rest quietly in a private room while the tracer distributes). (4) Actual PET CT scan — 20-30 minutes. Please plan to be at the center for about 3 hours. Reports are typically available within 24-48 hours.

PET CT is one of the most powerful tools for cancer detection, staging, and treatment monitoring. It can detect: (1) Lung cancer. (2) Lymphoma (Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's). (3) Head and neck cancers. (4) Breast cancer. (5) Colorectal cancer. (6) Esophageal cancer. (7) Melanoma. (8) Cervical and uterine cancer. (9) Thyroid cancer. (10) Unknown primary tumors. PET CT detects cancer based on metabolic activity, often identifying disease before anatomical changes are visible on CT or MRI. It also evaluates treatment response after chemotherapy or radiation.

The radiation dose from a Pet Scan is relatively small and considered safe for diagnostic purposes. The FDG radiotracer has a very short half-life (about 2 hours) and is naturally eliminated from the body within 6-12 hours. At Henotic Diagnostics Virar, we follow strict AERB guidelines and use optimized protocols to keep radiation doses as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA principle). The diagnostic benefit of PET CT in cancer evaluation far outweighs the minimal radiation risk. We recommend drinking plenty of water after the scan to help flush the tracer.