Learn About the Siemens Biograph 16 PET CT Scanner
Discover What Makes the Siemens Biograph 16 PET CT Scanner Unique Among Other Machines
Are you seeking your clinic’s next PET/CT system? Siemens has set the standard for PET/CT technology, making it one of the most searched and sought-after brands in the industry. In this article, we will explore what makes the Siemens Biograph 16 PET CT scanner stand out.
If you need maintenance or repairs for your clinic’s scanner, or if you are seeking a Siemens scanner at an affordable price, you can turn to Marquis Medical. Our highly skilled service technicians and reconditioning team deliver cost effective solutions — whether you are inquiring about PET/CT service, PET/CT scanner purchases, or reconditioned parts. While our focus on PET/CT will never make us the largest company in the world, that was never our goal. Instead, our goal is to provide our customers with personalized, cost-effective service, and the very best reconditioned parts and complete system sales.
A Deeper Look at This Model From Siemens
This scanner is known for its light system weight and compact footprint. This 16-slice scanner produces detailed images. For patient comfort and ease of use, the Siemens Biograph 16 PET scanner features a large gantry opening, continuous patient port and short tunnel.
16 slices make this scanner ideal for a wide range of clinical needs, including the diagnosis and development of a treatment protocol for brain disease, heart disease, and cancer. Because cancer cells have a higher metabolic rate than other cells, they show up brightly on images produced by a PET scan. PET can reveal areas of decreased blood flow in the heart, to help determine if surgery is necessary. And PET will help your doctor evaluate brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s, tumors and seizures.
To learn about how the models in our inventory compare with the Siemens Biograph 16, contact us. An expert from our team will be happy to discuss your needs and find a scanner that will be the perfect fit for your institution.
What to Expect from a PET/CT Scan
A PET/CT scan, such as the Siemens Biograph 16 PET CT is used for, can be done in two hours and usually does not require an overnight stay. When you arrive for a PET/CT scan, you will be given a radioactive drug, also called a tracer. You will either ingest the drug, inhale it, or have it injected into your bloodstream, depending upon the body system being analyzed. Before the scan, you will need to wait for the tracer to be absorbed, which takes 30 to 60 minutes.
When it is time for the scan to be performed, you will lie on a padded table that will be slid into the scanner. It is important to lie very still so the images produced by the scan are clear and readable. The scan will take approximately 30 minutes. While the scan will be painless, some people experience anxiety in enclosed spaces. If you are concerned about anxiety, your healthcare provider may give you a drug for relaxation.
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Sources for This Article:
Siemens Biograph 16 PET/CT – Prizmed Imaging
Positron Emission Tomography Scan – Mayo Clinic
Are You Looking for Mobile PET CT Scanners? We Specialize In Providing an Array of Top Models to the Global Community
Mobile PET CT scanners make top quality medical imaging accessible to smaller hospitals with fewer patients or unique situations. Small, rural hospitals may not be able to afford expensive PET/CT equipment, but still need the technology to diagnose and treat their patients with cancer, heart disease and brain disease. Mobile scanners are also used for interim solutions during upgrades and remodels, in instances of increased patient volume, or for disaster recovery. Whether you need a mobile solution on an interim or long-term basis, we are here to help. Here at Marquis Medical, we specialize in everything PET/CT, including mobile scanners. We have reconditioned systems in our inventory now, and we also offer maintenance, training programs, repairs, and much more. Explore our inventory, and contact us to learn more about our systems and services!
Mobile Scanners and More In Our Inventory
We have recently introduced mobile leasing services, and currently have a mobile Biograph 6 from Siemens in our inventory. This 2006 system is available for sale or lease. Both the PET/CT and trailer are in excellent condition. It will meet your needs for oncology, cardiology and neurology scans and deliver clear, precise images.
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Why Choose Mobile PET CT Scanners?
According to an article in Axis Imaging News, there are a wide range of benefits to mobile imaging.
“Proponents of this 1-, 2-, 3-, and sometimes even 4-day-per-week mobile imaging point out that it is good for patients. Patients get service close to home, with doctors and nurses they know. Some hospitals using mobile modalities say they do not make much money, but all of them who continue the services at least reach the break-even point. Local doctors like the services too. Patients stay close and radiology reports come from the local facility they routinely deal with.”
Axis Imaging News
More Services from Marquis Medical, the PET/CT Specialists
Maintenance
In addition to reconditioned systems like the mobile Biograph 6, we provide total PET/CT service to our customers. Are you off warranty and still using OEM service? We can reduce your costs and improve performance. We will tailor our service program to your unique situation, because every client has different requirements. Contact us for an assessment of how we can improve your PET/CT scanner’s performance.
Training
Not only do we provide the best service — we also provide the best training. Active Marquis Medical engineers designed our training syllabus, and you can be sure they have seen it all! If you want to learn from the best in the business when it comes to PET/CT service, choose Marquis Medical for your training program. We deliver the perfect mix of classroom and hands-on training — an ideal experience for engineers looking to minimize downtown and cost. Contact us today to register!
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Sources for This Article:
Mobile Imaging: The Right Move? – Axis Imaging News
Get the Best PET Scan Machine Price with Marquis Medical
Whether you are seeking the best PET scan machine price, specific parts, affordable maintenance services, or repairs, Marquis Medical delivers. We built a national reputation for our maintenance services, the backbone of our business. Next, we expanded our offerings to include the reconditioned parts and systems our customers were seeking. If you need the best medical imaging technology for your clinic, and want the best PET scan price available, explore the systems we currently have in stock. Don’t see what you’re looking for? We can most likely find it for you. Contact us today and discuss your needs with one of our experts.
Marquis Medical: Your Trusted Source for Everything PET/CT
Marquis Medical was founded by experts in PET/CT, and we continue to bring the highest level of expertise to every aspect of our business. We regularly update the training of our factory-trained service engineers, and we have been ISO 13485 certified since 2014. This certification represents the best-in-class quality of the services and systems we offer. This is what makes Marquis Medical the trusted source for everything PET/CT, including complete systems for sale or lease. In our inventory right now, we have a number of Siemens systems ready for installation: the Siemens Biograph 40 TruePoint, Mobile Biograph 6, Biograph Duo, and more. If you want to learn the PET scan prices for any of the systems in our inventory, contact us today!
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New vs Reconditioned: What’s the Difference?
When you choose a reconditioned scanner from Marquis Medical, you get a scanner that works exactly as it did when it was new. Our reconditioned systems are guaranteed to meet or exceed OEM specifications. The major difference between a new scanner and a reconditioned scanner is the price. A new scanner may cost upwards of 1 million dollars. Choose reconditioned from Marquis Medical, and save — on average, up to half the cost of new. And, the price we’ll quote you includes delivery, installation and warranty. If you need the best medical imaging technology at the best price, contact us today to discuss what we can do for you.
Other Factors in Pricing PET Scan Machines
In addition to the choice between new and reconditioned, one of the biggest factors in PET scan price is slice count. The more slices a PET/CT scanner can capture, the more expensive the system will be. A scanner with more slices will capture images more quickly. The Biograph 40 TruePoint currently in our inventory is a 40 slice PET from Siemens with a very low tube count. This is a great choice if you are seeking a great PET scan machine price on one of the most popular Siemens models.
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Sources for This Article:
How Much Does a PET/CT Scanner Cost? – Block Imaging
Looking for the Ecat Exact Hr+? We Have Models in Our Inventory Priced Affordably
Welcome to Marquis Medical, the PET/CT specialists. If you are seeking the Siemens Ecat Exact Hr+, learn about the scanner models we have in our inventory. Then contact us to discuss your clinical and budget needs, get a quote, and find out how we can help you in your search for a PET/CT scanner. We provide complete systems, parts, and maintenance service, at affordable prices. Our scanners and parts are pre-owned and guaranteed to work like new. Not sure if reconditioned is right for you? We would be happy to answer all your questions. Contact Marquis Medical today.
Ecat Exact Hr+ Scanner Models in Our Inventory
Right now, we are carrying a 2003 Siemens Ecat Hr+. This is a bismuth germanate (BGO) scintillator high-resolution PET scanner. We also have a 2002 Siemens Ecat Exact BGO PET scanner available. Both are pre-owned and restored to like new condition by our highly-trained team. Contact us for more details about these scanners and to get a quote for the price of the scanner, which includes installation, shipping and warranty.
What is BGO?
Bismuth germanium oxide, or BGO, is one of the types of scintillation crystals used in clinical PET imaging. The other crystals used are gadolinium oxyorthosilicate (GSO) and lutetium oxyorthosilicate (LSO). In the Ecat Exact and other scanner models, BGO crystals are coupled with photomultiplier tubes in the detectors of the PET camera system. The camera system includes multiple rings of detectors.
“The ring design utilizes the concept that two photons detected in close temporal proximity (on the order of 6 to 12 nanoseconds) by two opposed detectors in the ring are likely to have originated from a single annihilation event in the body, somewhere along a line between the two detectors. Such a simultaneous detection is termed a ‘coincidence.’ All of the coincidence events detected during an imaging period are recorded by the PET computer system as a raw data set. As in single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) examinations in nuclear medicine, the coincidence data in PET is reconstructed by a computer to produce cross-sectional images in the axial, sagittal, and coronal planes.”
Source: University of Virginia
The images produced by the Ecat Exact help doctors diagnose cancer, brain disease, and heart disease, and have the potential to be used for even more medical applications. When you invest in an Ecat Exact Hr+ from Marquis, you can save up to half the cost of new on this critical piece of medical imaging equipment.
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More Scanners in Our Inventory
In addition to the Exact Exact Hr+ models listed above, we have a number of scanner systems from Siemens. The Mobile Biograph 6, Biograph 40 TruePoint, the Biograph 6 Hi-Rez, and the Biograph Duo are ready for clinical use. Browse our inventory, then contact us for more information. We look forward to serving your needs.
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Sources for This Article:
PET Detector – University of Virginia