For Physicians
Online Image Viewer
Referring physicians can now view their patients' studies with our full-featured online image viewer. Authorized physicians have full access to patient images 24/7 via the Internet.
Access the Online Image ViewerPlease contact our office to request access to the Online Image Viewer.
PET/CT Clinical Applications
PET/CT can help physicians with the following:
Oncology
Brain Tumor
- Evaluate Tumor vs Radiation Necrosis
- Metastases from other Tumors
- Tumor vs Other Disease
Breast Cancer
- Assess Distant Metastases
- Recurrence
- Determine Treatment Response
Colorectal Cancer
- Primary Diagnosis
- Staging
- Recurrence, especially with rising CEA
Head and Neck Cancers
- Primary Diagnosis
- Staging
- Recurrence, especially following Tx
Lung Cancer (Non-Small Cell Cancer Only)
- Metabolic Assessment of SPN
- Staging
- Recurrence, especially following Tx
Lymphoma
- Primary Diagnosis
- Staging
- Recurrence, especially following Tx
Melanoma
- Extent of Primary
- Staging
- Recurrence, especially following Tx
Bone or Muscle Tumors
- Primary Diagnosis
- Staging
- Recurrence, especially following Tx
Ovarian/Cervical Cancer
- Staging
- Recurrence, especially following Tx
Pancreatic Cancer
- Differential Dx from Pancreatitis
- Staging
Thyroid Cancer
- Recurrence following chemo and/or radiation therapies, or surgery; and following inconclusive Iodine-131 exam; and with elevated thyroid blood tests
Neurology
Alzheimer’s Disease
- Primary Diagnosis
- Differential Dx from other Dementias
Epilepsy
- Determine location of epileptic foci prior to treatment
Stroke
- Evaluate extent of damage following stroke, and subsequent treatment
Not all insurance companies, including Medicare, cover all the above applications. Please check with Trident to determine specific coverage policies.