Overview
Whole body PET CT acquires metabolic PET data from skull base to mid thigh combined with diagnostic or low dose CT for localization and attenuation correction.
Patient Preparation
Fasting glucose control and standardized uptake time are essential for reproducible quantitative assessment.
Acquisition and Reconstruction
Use harmonized reconstruction parameters and record injected activity uptake time and patient weight for SUV calculations.
Reporting and Follow Up
Document sites of abnormal uptake correlate with CT morphology and recommend targeted follow up imaging or biopsy when indicated.