A SPECT/CT scanner is a medical device that combines a Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) scan with a Computed Tomography (CT) scan to create detailed images of the body
SPECT | CT | |
|---|---|---|
How it works | Injects a radioactive tracer into the bloodstream, which is then taken up by certain tissues | Uses X-ray radiation to create detailed images of the body's anatomy |
What it shows | How the radiotracer behaves in the body, which can indicate how organs and tissues are functioning | The size and location of organs, bones, and tissues |
A SPECT/CT scan can help identify, avoid, and treat abnormalities in the body, often even at early stages. The combined images provide precise information about how different parts of the body are working.
Here are some SPECT/CT scanners:
- Symbia Intevo Bold: From Siemens Healthineers, this scanner offers more CT for your SPECT/CT
- Symbia Intevo: From Siemens Healthineers, this scanner improves your image
- Symbia Intevo Excel: From Siemens Healthineers, this scanner offers affordable SPECT/CT performance
- NM/CT 860 SPECT/CT System: From GE Healthcare, this system allows physicians to provide input remotely and digitally
SPECT scans are generally safe, but you should let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.