| PET-CT pricing | 🇨🇳 Public hospital (self-pay) | 🇨🇳 Coordinated (with English report) | 🇺🇸 US self-pay | 🇬🇧 UK private |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PET-CT (one region) | $345–485 | from $650 | $2,000–5,000 | £1,000–2,000 |
China figures are 2026 reference ranges (hospital fee paid directly to the hospital, plus coordination where noted). Western figures are commonly quoted self-pay/private ranges. Final quotes are confirmed per case.
What is a PET-CT?
Positron emission tomography–computed tomography (PET-CT) combines a metabolic tracer (usually FDG) with CT to locate active disease across the whole body. It is a core tool for cancer staging, recurrence surveillance, and treatment-response assessment. China's large oncology centers operate the latest-generation PET-CT and PET-MR scanners and report high volumes.
Why do patients get a PET-CT in China?
In the US, a self-pay PET-CT often costs $2,000–5,000 and can take a week or more to schedule. At our partner Grade 3A oncology centers in China, whole-body PET-CT is typically scheduled within 1–3 days, with the English report delivered shortly after.
What the coordinated price includes
Hospital fee + coordination: bilingual escort, tracer handling, certified English report, and DICOM files.
Public hospital fee ($345–485) — Self-pay hospital fee for whole-body FDG PET-CT at a public Grade 3A hospital, paid directly to the hospital.
Where you get scanned
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a PET-CT scan cost in China?
A self-pay whole-body FDG PET-CT at a public Grade 3A hospital typically costs $345–485 in hospital fees. A coordinated PET-CT with English report and DICOM files starts from about $650. In the US, a self-pay PET-CT often runs $2,000–5,000.
How fast can I get a PET-CT scan in China?
At our partner Grade 3A oncology centers, whole-body PET-CT is typically scheduled within 1–3 days, with the English report delivered shortly after the scan.
Do I need a referral for a PET-CT in China?
No referral is required, but we review your history first so the right tracer and protocol are ordered — and so we can tell you honestly whether PET-CT is the right exam for your case.
Need a PET-CT in China?
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