This test uses a small amount of radioactive matter (tracer) and a special camera to form images. The tracer can be injected, inhaled or swallowed. You will need to wait a few minutes, hours or even a few days before having your scan. This allows the tracer to concentrate in the part of your body being studied. The heart, lungs, thyroid, gallbladder, liver and bones are frequently imaged in the nuclear medicine suite. Follow any special diet or medication instructions provided by our office to ensure a quality imaging exam. During the scan you will lie on a narrow table. To obtain clear pictures, the technologist will place a large camera very close to your body. You will need to relax and remain very still while the pictures are taken. After your scan, the tracer will leave your body within days. To hasten this process, drink extra water. Your physician will inform you of the results. Let your technologists know if you:
Are pregnant or breast feeding
Have had a recent nuclear medicine scan
Have had a recent barium study or an x-ray using contrast
Have any fractures or artificial joints
Have any allergies
Nulcear Medicine/PET Services:
Bone scan – whole body and three phase
Hepatobiliary scans – with & without ejection fraction
wait a few minutes, hours or even a few days before having your scan. This allows the tracer to concentrate in the part of your body being studied. The heart, lungs, thyroid, gallbladder, liver and bones are frequently imaged in the nuclear medicine suite. Follow any special diet or medication instructions provided by our office to ensure a quality imaging exam. During the scan you will lie on a narrow table. To obtain clear pictures, the technologist will place a large camera very close to your body. You will need to relax and remain very still while the pictures are taken. After your scan, the tracer will leave your body within days. To hasten this process, drink extra water. Your physician will inform you of the results. Let your technologists know if you:
