{"id":1516,"date":"2026-04-04T06:38:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T06:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/health-check-up\/pet-ct\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:56:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:56:09","slug":"pet-ct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/health-check-up\/pet-ct\/","title":{"rendered":"PET-CT Examination"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"max-container\">\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<p>\n      This page provides general information about PET examination (PET-CT) performed in a hospital setting.<br \/>\n      PET imaging may be considered as part of clinical evaluation depending on individual circumstances<br \/>\n      and physician assessment.\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>  <!-- Quick information --><\/p>\n<div class=\"info-card info-card--primary\">\n<div class=\"info-item\">\n<div><strong>What it is<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>PET-CT combines PET imaging with CT to support clinical evaluation<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-item\">\n<div><strong>How it is used<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Arranged based on medical appropriateness and physician assessment<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-item\">\n<div><strong>Our key advantage<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Seamless transition to specialist care within the same hospital if further evaluation is required<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-item\">\n<div><strong>Appointment<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Reservation required<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>What PET Examination Helps Evaluate<\/h2>\n<p>\n      PET imaging visualizes metabolic activity in the body.<br \/>\n      When interpreted together with CT findings and clinical information,<br \/>\n      PET-CT may provide additional information in selected cases.\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"op-alert\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2139<\/div>\n<div>\n        <strong>Important note<\/strong><br \/>\n        PET examination is not a substitute for all other tests.<br \/>\n        The most appropriate examination depends on symptoms, medical history, and physician assessment.\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>Who May Consider PET-CT<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>People who want advanced imaging as part of hospital-based evaluation<\/li>\n<li>Individuals who prefer coordinated care if additional testing or specialist consultation is needed<\/li>\n<li>Those referred for imaging based on physician assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color:#666; margin-top: 12px;\">\n      If you already have symptoms or a specific concern, specialist consultation may be recommended<br \/>\n      rather than an imaging-first pathway.\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"ofv-row ofv-row--steps\">\n<div class=\"ofv-head\">\n<h2>How the Examination Works<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n<ol class=\"ofv-steps-list\">\n<p>      <!-- 1. Before your visit --><\/p>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n          <i class=\"fa-solid fa-clipboard-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Before your visit<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n            We confirm eligibility and provide preparation instructions<br \/>\n            (e.g., fasting and medication guidance when applicable).\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p>      <!-- 2. On the day --><\/p>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n          <i class=\"fa-solid fa-syringe\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">On the day<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n            You receive the tracer injection and rest quietly for a period of time before imaging.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p>      <!-- 3. Imaging --><\/p>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n          <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-radiation\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Imaging<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n            PET and CT images are acquired. The process may take time depending on the protocol.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p>      <!-- 4. Results review --><\/p>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n          <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-waveform\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Results review<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n            Images are interpreted by physicians. Additional testing or specialist consultation<br \/>\n            may be arranged if needed.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"ofv-note\">\n      * Preparation and flow vary depending on clinical circumstances and physician assessment.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>Appointments &#038; Inquiries<\/h2>\n<p>\n      PET examination is available by appointment.<br \/>\n      Please contact us to confirm eligibility, scheduling, and preparation requirements.\n    <\/p>\n<ul class=\"ls-contact-icons\">\n<li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/GRXNFOG\" class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n      <i class=\"fa-brands fa-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br \/>\n      <span class=\"sr-only\">LINE<\/span><br \/>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/818070945976\" class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--whatsapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n      <i class=\"fa-brands fa-whatsapp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br \/>\n      <span class=\"sr-only\">WhatsApp<\/span><br \/>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/contact.html\" class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--mail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n      <i class=\"fa-regular fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br \/>\n      <span class=\"sr-only\">Online contact form<\/span><br \/>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color:#666; margin-top: 16px;\">\n      If you have an existing diagnosis, referral documents, or previous imaging,<br \/>\n      please share them in advance when possible to support efficient evaluation.\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Minimal, safe JSON-LD (avoid promotional Offers) --><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"MedicalWebPage\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/health-check-up\/pet-ct\/\",\n      \"name\": \"PET-CT Scan in Osaka, Japan | Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital\",\n      \"description\": \"PET-CT examination in Osaka, Japan. 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