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Programs & Services


Positron Emission Tomography / Computed Tomography

A nuclear imaging test that shows how cells of the body are functioning at the molecular level. With the positron emission tomography (PET), the computed tomography (CT) creates a detailed picture.

The person is given a radioactive substance that collects in certain cells in the body. These cells can then be detected and the PET/CT combined gives a clear picture of the size, shape, and location of the abnormal cells.

Contact Details

Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Location Info
Level 3
Address
3395 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 5G2
Telephone
587-231-6156
Fax
587-231-6132
Getting There

The closest parking option is located in the underground parking lot of the Arthur Child, directly off of Hospital Drive. 

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
medical radiology technologists (MRTs), radiologists
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

A legal guardian must accompany all patients under the age of 18, or any patient that does not have the capacity to consent. Mature minors may be able to give consent.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
DI, PET
Other
Diagnostic Imaging, Radiography