At PET-CT Casa Rusu in Seini, Romania, 18F-FDG PET/CT may cost around $1,000. This scintigraphy uses a United Imaging uMI 550 digital PET/CT to show tissue activity and anatomy.
PET images show metabolic activity, while CT images show anatomy; the images are then fused. The scan covers the whole body in four bed positions. The equipment has a 24 cm axial field and uses uAI HYPER DPR reconstruction.
The scan takes 8–12 minutes, and the full outpatient visit usually lasts 2–3 hours, including preparation and rest. The examination uses 18F-FDG, given through an automated injection system. The listed fee includes the scan, tracer administration, a report, and a CD with images.
The clinic offers this scan for 34 indications on a referring doctor’s recommendation: 24 oncology, 7 neurology, and 3 cardiology indications. It uses only 18F-FDG; PSMA PET/CT and scans with other tracers are not performed.
Patients should avoid food for 4–6 hours before the scan; still water is allowed. They should also avoid intense physical effort the day before.
For patients with diabetes, blood glucose should be below 200 mg/dL. Guidance lists rapid insulin at least 2 hours before the scan, long-acting insulin 8–12 hours before, and insulin pump off 4–6 hours before.
The report is ready as a PDF within 24–48 working hours. A printed copy is available on request, and patients receive the image CD before leaving.
Dr. Radu Petrovici, medical director and nuclear medicine physician, reads the PET images. He has 35+ years of nuclear medicine experience, with PET/CT training in Canada and the UK. His work in nuclear medicine began in 1991 in Romania, Canada, and the UK.
Dr. Kazay Iudit Carmen, a radiologist, reads the CT images. PET-CT Casa Rusu is the first digital PET/CT centre in Maramureș County and is part of the Casa Rusu imaging network, active in Baia Mare since 2012.
Children can be scanned on request without sedation if they can lie still throughout the scan. Patients can request a consultation to discuss whether this examination matches their referral.
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The center focuses on digital PET/CT imaging for oncology, cardiology, and neurology. In oncology, specialists use these scans for several critical tasks:
Nuclear medicine specialist Dr. Radu Petrovici leads the medical team. He has worked in nuclear medicine since 1991 and serves as medical director. Radiologist Dr. Kazay Iudit Carmen interprets the CT portion of every scan.
The center supports tumor board-style case discussions with referring doctors. For international patients, reports are available in English.
The center uses the United Imaging uMI 550 digital PET/CT system. This equipment features a 24 cm axial field for full-body coverage. AI-based reconstruction improves image clarity and diagnostic accuracy. The system performs 18F-FDG PET/CT scans for adults.
Key technical features include:
The center does not perform PSMA PET/CT scans. Patients receive all digital imaging data on a CD right after the examination.
A typical diagnostic visit lasts 2–3 hours. This includes tracer administration, a mandatory rest period, and the scan itself. Patients must fast for 4–6 hours before arrival but may drink water. Intense physical effort should be avoided the day before.
For patients with diabetes, blood glucose must stay under 200 mg/dL. Any rapid insulin should be taken at least 2 hours prior. Staff provide specific preparation guidance during scheduling.
The facility has a dedicated waiting room for companions, separate from examination zones. Reports arrive via email within 24–48 working hours. Printed versions are available on request.
The center welcomes patients from beyond Romania, including nearby border regions. Written communication is available in English and Ukrainian. Urgent appointments can often be scheduled within 1–5 days. If an overnight stay is needed, patients can access a partner 3-star guesthouse in Baia Mare.
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