3-742:
Positron emission tomography (PET) with full ring scanner: Positron emission tomography of whole torso
You have had an PET scan done.
The PET scan involved injecting special materials into one of your blood vessels. The materials accumulate in particular areas of the body, depending on their properties. How much of the material accumulates in an area also depends on how active the cells are in the location concerned. The materials give off weak radiation. A special camera is used to take special images. These images show where the materials have accumulated in the body.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).