Hospitals often need added imaging capacity without the delays of new construction. A mobile PET/CT delivers advanced diagnostics directly on site, keeping patient schedules moving during peak demand or downtime. With nationwide rentals and decades of experience, Platinum Mobile Imaging provides fast access to high-performance imaging.
What Is a Mobile PET/CT Scanner?
A mobile PET/CT scanner is a hospital-grade diagnostic system housed in a custom trailer that includes a dedicated uptake room, hot lab, and wide-bore scanner capable of cardiac, oncology, and neurology studies. These scanners deliver the same accuracy and image quality as permanent installations, but can be deployed rapidly on site. For administrators, a mobile PET CT scanner is a flexible way to expand services without permanent facility changes.
What Is a Portable PET/CT Scanner?
Portable PET/CT scanners differ from mobile trailers. Portable systems are compact and can be rolled directly into patient areas such as intensive care units or operating rooms, reducing the need to transport critically ill patients and support bedside diagnostics. While Platinum Mobile Imaging specializes in full mobile PET/CT trailers, portable scanners highlight how mobility in imaging improves access, safety, and workflow efficiency.
Benefits of Mobile & Portable PET/CT Scanners
Mobile and portable PET/CT options deliver clear advantages for patients and providers. They reduce the need for patient travel, bringing scans closer to the point of care, and, in rural or underserved regions, this can mean earlier diagnosis and faster treatment. Patient comfort improves through wider bores, ADA-compliant lifts, and quiet environments.
For facilities, mobile systems add immediate capacity, keeping schedules active during outages and preventing backlogs. Integration with hospital IT systems routes scans directly into records without duplicate steps. These benefits make mobile PET CT scanners valuable for both short- and long-term coverage.
Choosing the Right Mobile or Portable PET/CT Scanner
Selecting the right system depends on clinical demand, available space, and budget. Key considerations include patient mix (oncology, cardiac, or neurology) along with throughput goals and site logistics. Power requirements, parking, and clearance are part of the planning process. Platinum Mobile Imaging supports this step with detailed site visits, project management, and applications training, giving administrators confidence that the selected scanner will fit seamlessly into daily workflow.
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Platinum Mobile Imaging Solutions
Platinum Mobile Imaging offers a fleet of GE Discovery and Siemens Biograph scanners, from 16-slice PET/CTs to 128-slice platforms with time-of-flight and AI support. Each unit arrives ready for use with hot labs and dual-head injectors.
Backed by 65+ years of experience, Platinum provides flexible contracts, rapid installations, and 24/7 support. Our customer support team keeps your imaging operations up and running.
Recent Technological Advancements
Mobile PET/CT technology has advanced rapidly in recent years. Faster rotation speeds and wider bores cut down scan times, while time-of-flight imaging produces sharper results. Some systems now feature AI-assisted consoles that guide technologists through exams and reduce workflow bottlenecks.
Case Studies
During a scanner replacement, one hospital turned to a mobile unit to keep oncology patients on schedule. Another system used a mobile PET CT scanner at a satellite site to limit travel for rural patients. The results were practical: faster access to diagnostics and smoother operations across the board.
Ready to add mobile PET/CT capacity at your facility? Contact our team today.
FAQs
What is included in a mobile PET/CT rental?
Rentals include transportation, setup, application training, and maintenance. Units connect directly to existing hospital networks for seamless workflow.
What are the facility requirements?
A stable 480-volt, 3-phase power supply and a level pad or concrete surface are required. Each trailer requires 8–10 parking spaces, ensuring safe clearance for lifts and stairs.
How quickly can a mobile PET/CT scanner be deployed?
If available, most systems ship within 5–7 days. Advance planning is recommended, particularly for long-term leases.
