Patient preparation for a PET scan includes all of the following EXCEPT

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FDG is extremely sensitive to small changes in tissue metabolism.It is critical, therefore, to ensure that the patient's baseline metabolic activity starts at appropriately low levels and that the patient remains at rest prior to, during, and after injection of the radiotracer.To prevent muscle uptake, patients should not participate in strenuous exercise for 24 hours before the study.In addition, to reduce the pretest peripheral blood glucose level, patients arriving for an FDG PET scan should fast for 4 to 6 hours before the appointment.

Patient Preparation for a PET Scan Includes All of the Following