Molecular Imaging, RadNet sign agreement

Molecular Imaging Corp. inked a service agreement with RadNet, a subsidiary of RadNet Management Inc.

The provider of positron emission tomography (PET) diagnostic imaging services will offer PET scanning services at up to 11 of RadNet's medical imaging centers located in California.

RadNet operates a total of 53 multi-modality diagnostic imaging centers throughout central and southern California. In 2003, RadNet performed approximately 1 million diagnostic radiology and imaging examinations.

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