Adhiraj Imaging · Patient planning guide

PET scan centres in Delhi: how to choose for your prescribed study

Choosing a PET scan centre in Delhi starts with the examination on your prescription, then the practical details that make the appointment work. This guide gives you questions to ask any centre and explains the PET CT service at Adhiraj Imaging in Dilshad Garden.

You can use these questions when speaking with a hospital department, an independent centre or a booking service. Before paying, check who will perform the scan and the address you need to visit.

1. Match the centre to the exact prescription

“PET scan” is often used as a short name for PET CT, but the study and tracer still matter. Check the wording of the referral rather than booking only by the general test name. FDG, PSMA and DOTA studies are not interchangeable. Follow the examination requested by your treating specialist.

When contacting the centre, have the prescription available and ask whether the precise study can be arranged on your intended date. If the handwriting or tracer name is unclear, ask the referring team to clarify it. For an introduction to the procedure, see RadiologyInfo’s PET/CT patient information.

2. Compare complete quotations, not headline prices

Ask each centre to quote for the same prescribed study. A useful quotation should identify the examination, tracer and any additional components or charges. Ask whether contrast, an additional diagnostic CT component if requested, report delivery and images are included or separately charged. Do not assume that two differently described packages cover the same examination.

Adhiraj Imaging’s PET CT service starts from ₹8,000 onwards. This is a service starting price, not a fixed price for every tracer, and does not mean PSMA or DOTA studies cost ₹8,000. Request a study-specific complete quote. Our PET CT cost guide explains questions to ask before booking.

3. Get preparation instructions before travel

Tell the scan team about diabetes, pregnancy or breastfeeding, medicines and relevant allergies. Preparation depends on the examination and your circumstances. Ask for instructions for your own appointment rather than following a generic fasting chart found online. Do not stop medicines or change a treatment schedule yourself.

Check what to do if instructions are unclear or you cannot follow them. Let the team know before leaving home if there has been a change in your condition or appointment requirements. The PET CT preparation guide helps you organise that conversation; personalised instructions must come from the clinical team.

4. Check the actual location and appointment timing

A search result may describe a booking office, a collection point or a location far from the scanning facility. Ask for the address where your PET CT will take place, the arrival time and the expected duration of the visit. If someone is accompanying you, ask about waiting arrangements and any assistance you may need.

Adhiraj Imaging operates this service at its Dilshad Garden centre. It is independent of IHBAS Hospital; the hospital gate is a location landmark and does not imply affiliation. Use the centre’s Google Maps listing to plan your route. Your scan takes place at our Dilshad Garden centre.

5. Plan the report around your next consultation

Ask when the PET CT report and images are expected, how each will be supplied and whether your treating team needs a particular image format. If you already have an oncology appointment, mention its date before choosing the scan slot. Avoid assuming the written report and image access arrive at the same time.

The approximately four-hour turnaround mentioned for most other scans at Adhiraj Imaging does not apply to PET CT. Confirm the expected reporting time for your study. Bring previous reports and images requested by the team so that relevant comparisons can be considered.

A short comparison checklist

• Exact study and tracer confirmed against the prescription.
• Scanning location, date, arrival time and cancellation arrangements explained.
• Complete quotation and inclusions supplied before payment.
• Preparation and individual health questions discussed with the team.
• Previous reports, images and any required identification organised.
• Expected report timing and image delivery checked against the next consultation.

Travelling from another state?

Confirm the study, tracer, date and preparation before reserving transport. Leave room for the full visit and ask about report collection before booking a return journey. Wait for the team to confirm your scan slot before booking tickets. Our guide for patients travelling to Delhi for PET CT covers these arrangements in more detail.

Discuss a PET CT appointment at Adhiraj Imaging

Start with the PET CT scan centre service page. If your prescription says PSMA, use the PSMA appointment guide; for FDG, see our FDG PET CT information. Contact the team with the prescribed study name and preferred date, and ask how to share medical documents securely.