FAQ Topics: About the Whole-Body Diffusion examination

The standard cost of the Whole-Body Diffusion examination is €1,200 (rate in force from 01/01/2023). It is possible to book the DWB examination complete with consultation and radiological visit with Professor Giuseppe Petralia at the cost of €1,400 (rate in…

They are classified as established by the international ONCO-RADS guidelines, which stands for Oncologically Relevant Findings Reporting and Data System: ONCO-RADS category 1: normal findings ONCO-RADS category 2: very likely benign findings ONCO-RADS category 3: probably benign findings ONCO-RADS category…

The report is very simple, because it consists of a detailed part (in which the observations for each body region are described) and a summarised part (in which the clinical conclusions and any clinical actions to be taken are outlined).…

The report can be collected at the Centre from Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM or can be sent by courier to the address of residence or other address given during acceptance on the day of the…

No, as it is an early diagnostic test, with no biological cost, offered to asymptomatic people and operating on a solvency basis, and no doctor’s referral is required.

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It is recommended to repeat DWB every 12 months, in order to maximise the benefits of early cancer detection. This is already the case for standard screening offered by Public Health and managed with the general practitioner (mammography and Pap…

It takes about 7 working days to process and conclude the report: it includes a written report and a DVD with all the recorded images, even in 3D. At the time of acceptance, you can choose whether to collect the…

The actual length of the examination, from the time of placing the person inside the machine, is about 30-35 minutes. All in all, the investigation takes approximately one hour, taking into account the admission practices, the preliminary interviews with the…

No, the DWB examination does not require any preparation. It is not necessary to fast or prepare in any specific way before the examination. You can resume normal activities immediately after the test.