PET-CT scan in Nepal
PET-CT (FDG)
Whole body scan using a radioactive sugar tracer, mainly for cancer staging and checking treatment response.
Neither Kathmandu PET-CT centre publishes a rate list. A 07/2026 news report put a PET scan at private centres at about NPR 50,000 to 55,000. See PET-CT price and centres.
Coming soon. Only at the few centres we partner with; other hospitals charge their normal price.
What to expect
How long it takes
About 2 to 3 hours in total, including about an hour of rest after the injection.
Preparation
Fasting for about 6 hours. Avoid hard exercise for a day before. Bring previous reports. Diabetics need special instructions.
Before you travel
Bring your referral letter, any previous scans and reports, a list of your medicines, and your passport. Confirm the price, whether the radiologist's report is included, and when it will be ready. Plan your scan trip.
Common questions
How long does it take?
About 2 to 3 hours in total, including about an hour of rest after the injection.
How do I prepare?
Fasting for about 6 hours. Avoid hard exercise for a day before. Bring previous reports. Diabetics need special instructions.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
Most centres in Nepal ask for a doctor's request form. If you are travelling from abroad, bring a referral letter or previous reports from your own doctor, or see a doctor at the hospital's outpatient department (OPD) first. Read more about referrals.