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PET/CT Technology

Precision Imaging That Supports Every Step of Your Care

At Shields, every PET/CT scanner is selected with your comfort and safety in mind. Our scanners deliver high-resolution, low-dose imaging that helps your care team diagnose, monitor, and stage many conditions — including cancers, neurologic disorders, infections, and inflammatory disease — with greater accuracy and confidence.

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Overview

Precision Imaging That Supports Every Step of Your Care

Shields uses the latest PET/CT technology that produces clear, detailed images while managing radiation exposure and improving comfort. Our scanners help physicians evaluate how your tissues are functioning — essential for diagnosing and staging many diseases.

  • Low-dose PET/CT technology helps limit radiation exposure.
  • High-resolution images support accurate diagnosis and staging.
  • Faster scans mean less time on the table and a smoother experience.

How PET/CT works

PET/CT combines two types of imaging into one scan experience: PET, which uses a small tracer to show how your organs and tissues are functioning, and CT, which provides detailed anatomical images. Together, they create a clear, complete picture that helps detect disease, gauge its extent, and monitor treatment.

Why technology matters

In PET/CT, the right technology can mean clearer results with less radiation and less time on the table. Look for modern, low-dose systems, precise imaging, and tools that support confident diagnosis and staging.

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Low-Dose Technology

Our modern detectors and reconstruction software help reduce radiation exposure while producing clear, detailed images your physician can trust.

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Clear, Detailed Images

High-resolution PET/CT helps your care team see important details, supporting accurate diagnosis, staging, and treatment monitoring across many conditions.

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Efficient Scan Design

Faster, more efficient scanning can reduce time in the machine and help your appointment move smoothly—without sacrificing the quality of your results.

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Locations

With the largest network of PET/CT outpatient centers in New England, Shields offers convenient access to advanced imaging, right nearby.

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Schedule

Our team makes scheduling simple and convenient, so you can book your PET/CT when and where it works best for you.