Hello skm101-
After my Dr saw my CT scan he called me and said he wanted me to have a PET scan. He sent the order to our local hospital and when they called me to set up the appointment I called him and told him to send it to Mayo instead. I believe(not 100% sure) that you can go on the Mayoclinic.org website and request an appointment. They then contact you and go through what needs to be done as far as paperwork, etc. They’ll want your insurance information, your Primary doctor info, etc. It was pretty easy for me. I did have to get the release of information to my doctor so Mayo could get all of my records. I had my CT at SimonMed (local) so I had to get them a release as well. But it was still a fairly easy process. However, I work in an office so I had the email and fax capabilities, I know thats a different situation for others.
I hope this helps. Best of Luck! God Bless you and keep you near him! Cindy