
What is a PET/CT Scan?
Understand what a PET/CT scan is, how it works, and why PET imaging is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
Weather Operations Update – January 26, 2026
Due to weather conditions, PET Imaging locations will operate as follows:
Tulsa will be closed today (January 26, 2026) due to weather conditions.
The Woodlands and Sugar Land plan to open at 12:00 PM CST today.
We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if hours change. Please stay safe.
During your visit:
The PET scanner does not enclose your entire body, and most patients find the experience comfortable. Our team is with you throughout the process to answer questions and ensure your comfort.
After your scan:
PET imaging is a safe, important diagnostic tool that provides your care team with detailed information to guide your next steps.

Understand what a PET/CT scan is, how it works, and why PET imaging is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning

Learn what to expect before, during, and after a PET/CT scan, how to prepare, and why PET imaging is an essential diagnostic tool.

Looking for an affordable PET scan? PET Imaging offers high‑quality PET/CT scans, fast scheduling, and patient‑focused outpatient care. Learn why patients choose PET Imaging.

Understand what a PET/CT scan is, how it works, and why PET imaging is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning

Learn what to expect before, during, and after a PET/CT scan, how to prepare, and why PET imaging is an essential diagnostic tool.

Looking for an affordable PET scan? PET Imaging offers high‑quality PET/CT scans, fast scheduling, and patient‑focused outpatient care. Learn why patients choose PET Imaging.

Medical imaging plays a critical role in diagnosis and treatment planning, but not all scans provide the same information. CT and MRI scans focus on the structure of the body, while PET imaging shows how tissues and organs are functioning at a cellular level.