8.3K views · 104 reactions |  Discover what’s happening inside your body with our advanced PET scan. This state-of-the-art imaging technique provides detailed insights into your health, helping us detect issues early and accurately. Here's A-Minute-Dose, sharing all you need to know about PET scans and how they can play a crucial role in proactive health management. #PenangAdventistHospital #PETScan | Penang Adventist Hospital | Facebook

A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is a unique type of imaging test that helps doctors see how the organs and tissues inside your body are actually functioning. The test involves injecting a very small dose of a radioactive chemical, called a radiotracer, into the vein of your arm. The tracer travels through the body and is absorbed by the organs and tissues being studied. Next, you will be asked to lie down on a flat examination table that is moved into the center of a PET scanner—a doug