At Oregon Advanced Imaging, we want to ensure you receive the highest level of imaging service. Our caring staff will work to make your experience as comfortable and easy as possible.

Our staff will contact you to schedule your appointment, provide you with dietary preparation instructions, and answer any questions you may have. We have listed the basic patient preparation instructions below for your convenience.

Patient prep info:

• Tell your doctor and our staff if you are diabetic.
• Tell your doctor and our staff if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or if you are a nursing mother.
• Do not exercise at least 24 hours before your appointment.
• After 5:00 p.m. the evening before your appointment do not eat processed foods, or foods containing sugar or carbohydrates. Eating a simple dinner high in protein is best. Do not eat anything after midnight unless otherwise advised. You should drink enough water to stay properly hydrated.
• Based on your condition, additional dietary instructions may be given to you.
• If you are diabetic, contact our scheduling department at (541) 608-0350 for supplimental dietary instructions.
• For your comfort, wear loose fitting clothing. In some instances, we may have you wear a gown. Please keep jewelry and personal accessories (phone, keys, change, etc.) to a minimum.
• You should contact your insurance company regarding benefits and coverage before your appointment date. Please bring your medical insurance card(s) to your appointment.
• Payment arrangements may be made with the OAI Billing Department prior to your appointment by calling (541) 608-0350.
• Depending on your insurance coverage, you may be asked to pay a minumum amount on the day of your scan. Our billing department can assist you with determining this amount before your appointment. We gladly accept MasterCard, Visa, checks, or cash.
• Please allow approximately 1.5 - 2 hours for your scan. You will be injected with a very small amount of short-lived radionuclide called 18F FDG. You will feel no physical effects from the FDG.
• After the FDG injection, you will relax in a comfortable chair for 45-60 minutes for the "Uptake Period". Your actual PET/CT exam takes approximately
  30 minutes (it can take as few as 10 minutes for smaller patients).
• The PET/CT scanner is very quiet; however, we encourage you to bring a calming CD of your choice to listen to during your scanning time.
• Most PET/CT patients do not require sedation for their scan. OAI does not provide relaxation medication. If you feel this is necessary, please make arrangements with your ordering physician before your appointment. (Plan to have a ride home if you are sedated).

Click here for a map to our Navigator Landing imaging center.

 

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