No, a PET scan is not magnetic.
PET, which stands for Positron Emission Tomography, relies on a different technology than magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Here's a breakdown:
- PET Scan: Uses a radioactive tracer to detect areas of high metabolic activity within the body. These areas could indicate the presence of diseases such as cancer.
- MRI Scan: Uses strong magnets and radio waves to generate detailed images of the organs and tissues in your body.
The key difference is that PET scans use radioactive tracers, whereas MRI scans utilize magnetism and radio waves. Therefore, a PET scan is not magnetic.
