Multi Molecular Imaging

Sometimes more than one imaging method is beneficial for the holistic recording of a tumor disease. With Multimodality Molecular Imaging ( MMI ), we quickly combine PET-CT with MRT and thus combine the strengths of both methods. Specialists in nuclear medicine and radiology combine the results of both modalities into a final assessment.

Important Information

 

How an MMI Works

  • We will inject you a small dose of the radioactive tracer substance specially prepared for you.

  • Then wait 60 minutes in a lying position.

  • The recording in the scanner takes about 20 minutes.

  • Drink plenty of fluids after the examination to speed up the elimination of the tracer.

  • Please let us know if you suffer from claustrophobia.

Preparation

  • Please don’t eat or drink anything other than water at least 4, but ideally 6 hours before the scan. You can and should drink plenty of water.

  • Please bring findings and pictures from preliminary examinations with you.

  • Pregnancy must be ruled out.

  • If you are breastfeeding your child, please let us know when you make an appointment so that we can discuss the next steps with you.

  • On the day of the examination, contact with pregnant women or young children should be avoided.

If you need to cancel:

  • If need to cancel your appointment, please inform us of this no later than the day before by 12 noon, otherwise we will have to charge a cancellation fee.

Preparation for Multi Molecular Imaging

  • What you need for an MMI

    -The examination costs are not reimbursed by the health insurance companies. Some private insurance companies cover part of the costs, you should definitely submit our fee note there.

    -Please bring findings and pictures from preliminary examinations with you.

    -Depending on the medical question, an individual tracer is produced for your examination.

    -If you cannot keep the appointment, we ask you to inform us of this no later than the day before by 12 noon, otherwise we will have to charge a cancellation fee.

  • How an MMI works

    -We will inject you a small dose of the radioactive tracer substance specially prepared for you.

    -Then wait 60 minutes in a lying position.

    -The recording in the scanner takes about 20 minutes.

    -Drink plenty of fluids after the examination to speed up the elimination of the tracer.

    -Please let us know if you suffer from claustrophobia.

  • Important to know

    -Please do not eat anything for at least six hours before the examination.

    -Insulin-dependent diabetics should have breakfast and give their morning dose of insulin.

    -If possible, please drink plenty of fluids (no high-calorie drinks, unsweetened tea and mineral water are allowed).

    -Pregnancy must be ruled out.

    -If you are breastfeeding your child, please let us know when you make an appointment so that we can discuss the next steps with you.

    -On the day of the examination, contact with pregnant women or young children should be avoided.

    -You should drink plenty of fluids and empty your bladder frequently to speed up the elimination of the tracer.

Examinations