Helping more patients through a new production process for specific PET scan tracers

MedicalXpress | mai 15, 2026

PET tracers are used in PET scans. PET scans make it possible to visualize and measure biological processes in the body. By injecting a small amount of radioactive tracer into the body, doctors can, for example, see how much energy certain tissues consume or whether they have high metabolic activity. This is particularly valuable for detecting tumors or assessing brain function.