Preferably perform scintigraphy before radiological examinations with iodinated contrast. If you have already had a radiological examination, the scintigraphy should be scheduled after at least 2 weeks.
If you have recently had a blood transfusion, schedule the test after 2 weeks or more.
Nuclear medicine exams are not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Do not forget to bring any prior imaging tests related to the disease to be investigated.
HOW IS THE EXAM PERFORMED?
After filling out the registration form at the reception desk, the patient will be directed to the injection room, where a vein, preferably from the forearm, will be punctured and a medication will be administered by this route. The patient must wait 20 minutes and another medication will also be administered intravenously.
Then the patient will be sent to the exam room and positioned on the device’s gurney.
Images will be acquired 10-20 minutes after the last injection and 3 hours after said injection.
Each step of image acquisition lasts from 30 to 40 minutes.
At the end of the exam, the patient will be discharged without any restrictions.
OE 047 – Version: 05/2024
Made by: DIMEN Technical Team
PREPARATION:
Fasting is not necessary.
Withhold the following medications before the exam (only with your doctor’s permission):
Preferably perform scintigraphy before radiological examinations with iodinated contrast. If you have already had a radiological examination, the scintigraphy should be scheduled after at least 2 weeks.
If you have recently had a blood transfusion, schedule the test after 2 weeks or more.
Nuclear medicine exams are not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Do not forget to bring any prior imaging tests related to the disease to be investigated.
HOW IS THE EXAM PERFORMED?
After filling out the registration form at the reception desk, the patient will be directed to the injection room, where a vein, preferably from the forearm, will be punctured and a medication will be administered by this route. The patient must wait 20 minutes and another medication will also be administered intravenously.
Then the patient will be sent to the exam room and positioned on the device’s gurney.
Images will be acquired 10-20 minutes after the last injection and 3 hours after said injection.
Each step of image acquisition lasts from 30 to 40 minutes.
At the end of the exam, the patient will be discharged without any restrictions.
