About Our Nuclear Medicine Department
The Nuclear Medicine Department at KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore
Hospital & MRC offers advanced diagnostic imaging and targeted radionuclide therapies. Using PET-CT,
SPECT, and gamma camera technologies, our team provides precise, early detection of diseases and personalised
therapy options.
All procedures are performed under strict international safety protocols ensuring maximum
accuracy and patient comfort.
Why Choose Us
- Advanced PET-CT, SPECT, and Gamma Camera imaging
- Safe, low-dose radiation procedures following strict safety guidelines
- Experienced nuclear medicine specialists
- Dedicated isolation wards for therapy
- Accurate diagnosis forcancer, thyroid, heart,
kidney, & neurological disorders
- Affordable and patient-friendly services
What to Expect
Patients are guided through every step:
- Registration & medical history check
- Administration of a safe radioactive tracer
- Waiting period for tracer distribution
- Comfortable, painless imaging
- Resume daily routine unless advised otherwise
Preparation Guidelines
- Bring previous medical reports
- Inform the team if pregnant or breastfeeding
- Some scans require fasting (e.g., FDG PET-CT)
- Certain medications may need temporary adjustment
- Drink plenty of water unless instructed otherwise
Preparation instructions are provided when you schedule your scan.
Safety Information
- Procedures use medically safe, low-dose radiation
- Follows international safety standards (IAEA/ICRP)
- Dedicated therapy rooms for treatments
- Post-therapy safety guidelines provided to all patients
Result & Follow-up
- Reports typically ready within 24–48 hours
- Doctors discuss results and treatment options
- Follow-up counselling available
Check your reports online: Patient Services – Report Download
When Should You Consider a Nuclear Medicine Test?
You may be referred for a nuclear medicine scan if you have:
- Cancer diagnosis or ongoing cancer treatment
- Unexplained bone pain
- Thyroid problems
- Kidney or liver function abnormalities
- Heart rhythm or pumping issues
- Suspected infections or inflammation
- Neuroendocrine or prostate cancer
Diagnostic Imaging Services
PET-CT scans
Oncological PET-CT
- FDG PET-CT for most cancers
- PSMA PET-CT for prostate cancer
- DOTANOC, FAPI PET-CT for neuroendocrine tumours
- PET-CT for lung, breast, colorectal cancers & lymphoma
Non-Oncological PET-CT
- Cardiac PET for heart evaluation
- Neurology PET for dementia, epilepsy, Parkinson’s
- Infection & inflammation imaging
Explore our fullRadiology & Imaging Services.
SPECT / Gamma Camera Scans
- Thyroid Scan
- Bone Scan
- Renal Scans (DTPA / MAG3)
- Hepatobiliary Scan
- Lung Ventilation & Perfusion Scan
- GI Bleed Scan
- Parathyroid Scan
- Liver & Spleen Scan
- Infection/Inflammation Scan
- Lymphoscintigraphy
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- MUGA (Cardiac Function Scan)
Radionuclide Therapies
- Radioiodine I-131 therapy for hyperthyroidism & thyroid cancer
- PRRT (Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy) for NET tumours
- PSMA Radioligand Therapy for prostate cancer
- Bone pain palliation therapy for cancer metastasis
- Liver-directed therapies (TARE/SIRT)
- Other personalised nuclear therapies as advised
For details, visit our Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine Services.
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