NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Accredited by the American College of Radiology
A nuclear medicine exam is a safe and painless procedure which utilizes radioactive material to detect, diagnose and treat certain disease.
Nuclear medicine differs from other exams, such as X-ray, CT or MRI, because it images organ function rather than just anatomy. This allows study of activity in organs including the thyroid, heart, stomach and kidneys.
Nuclear medicine is also well known for imaging bones and joints to detect abnormalities including trauma, fractures, arthritis or tumor. Our Department of Nuclear Medicine performs both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
NUCLEAR MEDICINE EXAM PREP
Bone Scan
Patient will receive an injection and will be given a time to return for delayed images.
Hepatobiliary Scan with CCK/Pipida
Patient must be NPO (fasting) 5 hours prior to exam.
Thyroid Scan
Patient cannot be on any thyroid medications.
Renal Scan with Vasotec
Patient must be off all hypertension medications.
Gastric Emptying
Patient must be NPO (fasting) 8 hours prior to exam.
Gastric Reflux
Patient must be NPO (fasting) 4 hours prior to exam.
Meckel's Scan
Patient must be NPO (fasting) 8 hours prior to exam.
Octreoscan*
Patient should be hydrated and take a mild laxative (4 ounces of Milk of Magnesia) the evening before the exam and 4 hours after the first appointment.
*24-hour notice is required to cancel this exam